Lua vs JavaScript

Developers should learn Lua when they need a fast, embeddable scripting language for extending applications, such as in game development (e meets javascript is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

Lua

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Lua when they need a fast, embeddable scripting language for extending applications, such as in game development (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: luajit, roblox-studio

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

JavaScript

JavaScript is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: react, vue

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Lua if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use JavaScript if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what Lua offers.

The Bottom Line

Lua wins

Developers should learn Lua when they need a fast, embeddable scripting language for extending applications, such as in game development (e