Programming language · 2021

Luau

C++Written in
2021First released
RobloxDeveloper
gradualTyping
Built from LLuau C++Lua
CompilerInfluence

What is Luau written in?

The Luau compiler is written in C++ (well-documented). Its runtime is implemented in C++ (well-documented).

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Luau written in?
Luau is primarily implemented in C++.
What languages influenced Luau?
Luau was influenced by Lua among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
When was Luau first released?
Luau was first released in 2021.

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What are programming languages written in? Luau in the language family tree Interactive programming language graph Languages that influenced Luau: Lua

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