Standard Lua vs JavaScript

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

Standard Lua

Nice Pick

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

Pros

• g
• Related to: c-programming, luajit

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 Standard 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 Standard Lua offers.

The Bottom Line

Standard Lua wins

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