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lua: Start an interactive Lua shell.

$ lua

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"lua" is a command used to launch the Lua programming language interpreter. It is used to run Lua scripts or execute Lua code interactively within a command-line interface.

When you execute the "lua" command, it typically opens a Lua prompt where you can directly type Lua code and see the output immediately. This interactive mode allows you to experiment, test code snippets, and quickly prototype ideas.

Alternatively, you can run Lua scripts by passing the script file as an argument to the "lua" command. For example, if you have a Lua script named "my_script.lua," you can execute it by running the command "lua my_script.lua". The script will be executed, and any output or defined behavior within the script will be observed.

Lua is popular for its simplicity, flexibility, and embedded nature. It is widely used in various domains, including game development, scripting, and embedded systems programming, as well as being a scripting language in software applications.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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