What is Lua written in?
Its runtime is implemented in C (well-documented).
Relationship Graph
All directly connected languages. Click any node to navigate to its page.
Runtime Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 98% | Lua written in ANSI C | Source |
Languages Lua Influenced
- LuaJIT — LuaJIT is JIT implementation of Lua
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is Lua written in?
Lua is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
Which languages did Lua influence?
Lua influenced LuaJIT among others.