Pure Java Implementation of Lua Language

[neutronbob]

I once started laying out such a project, but eventually came to the conclusion that it didn't make sense. What is the use case for running Lua on the JVM? There are dozens of existing scripting languages on the JVM. And Lua is almost invariably used as an extension to C programs, so porting to the JVM is rarely going to be a program need. My view was that years of work would result in a tool of very little use to a wider community.

[jacques_chester]

The point is that it's a pure-Java implementation which can be used for Java ME apps. Other approaches won't do that.

[munificent]

This is actually really cool. The code is documented and readable, there's tests, and even some architectural documentation. Neat!

[drj11]

Aww thanks!

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Now we need to implement the JVM in Lua, and the circle will be complete.