{"product_id":"learn-lua-by-building-real-ken-theobald-9798245248882","title":"Learn Lua by Building Real Scripts: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Core Syntax, Tables, Loops, and Functions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn Lua by Building Real Scripts\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help you understand Lua by \u003ci\u003eactually using it\u003c\/i\u003e. Instead of abstract explanations or academic exercises, this book teaches Lua the way real developers learn it: by writing small, useful scripts that make concepts stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll start with the essentials and quickly move into hands-on practice. Each chapter builds naturally on the last, showing how Lua syntax, loops, tables, functions, and file handling work together in real programs. The focus is always on clarity, structure, and confidence, so you're never left guessing what a piece of code does or why it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're completely new to programming or picking up Lua as an additional language, this book is structured to respect your time. Concepts are introduced in plain English, reinforced with practical examples, and revisited through mini-projects that mirror real-world use cases.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat makes this book different\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaches Lua through \u003cb\u003ereal scripts\u003c\/b\u003e, not isolated syntax\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten specifically for \u003cb\u003eabsolute beginners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasizes \u003cb\u003eclean, readable, reusable code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgresses step by step without assuming prior experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocuses on practical skills you can apply immediately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time you finish, you won't just recognize Lua code, you'll understand how to design simple programs, work with data, control program flow, and save or load information using files. You'll also be well prepared to continue into more advanced Lua topics with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Theobald\u003c\/b\u003e writes beginner-focused programming books that prioritize clarity, structure, and real-world usefulness. His approach is rooted in making complex technical ideas approachable without oversimplifying them, helping readers build genuine understanding rather than memorizing rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this book is for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginners learning Lua for the first time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgrammers exploring Lua for scripting or automation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents who prefer learning by doing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants a clear, practical introduction to Lua\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a \u003cb\u003emodern, hands-on introduction to Lua programming\u003c\/b\u003e that respects your time and helps you build real skills from day one, this book was written for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ken Theobald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798245248882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Ken Theobald","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084004008191,"sku":"9798245248882","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/learn-lua-by-building-real-ken-theobald-9798245248882","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}