What is LuaJIT written in?
Its runtime is implemented in C (well-documented).
Quick Facts
- First released
- 2005
- Typing
- dynamic
- License
- MIT License
- Website
- luajit.org
About LuaJIT
LuaJIT is a JIT compiler for the Lua programming language. It is a dynamically typed language. It supports scripting and imperative programming.
LuaJIT first appeared in 2005.
How LuaJIT is implemented
In the Language Lineage dataset, its runtime is implemented in C.
LuaJIT in the language family tree
LuaJIT drew on ideas from Lua.
Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official site
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is LuaJIT written in?
LuaJIT is primarily implemented in C.
What languages influenced LuaJIT?
LuaJIT was influenced by Lua among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
When was LuaJIT first released?
LuaJIT was first released in 2005.
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