Explore the intricacies of pattern matching and parsing in Lua, including basic and advanced techniques, and practical use cases for text processing and language interpreters.
Explore the intricacies of data transformation pipelines in Lua, focusing on chaining operations, functional composition, and streaming data. Learn to implement ETL processes and data cleaning techniques effectively.
Explore the modular data processing paradigm in Lua using filters, sources, sinks, and pumps. Learn how to manage data flow effectively with coroutines, iterators, and composition.
Explore how to leverage Lua for automation scripting, covering file management, system administration, and integrating with operating systems to streamline repetitive tasks.
Explore the power of Lua scripts in configuration management, offering dynamic and programmable settings for software applications. Learn how to implement, load, and utilize Lua-based configurations effectively.
Learn how to effectively interface with databases using Lua, including connecting to databases, executing queries, and managing transactions with LuaSQL.
Explore how to create higher-level abstractions over LuaSQL for efficient database interactions, including ORM patterns and query builders, with practical examples and use cases.
Explore the intricacies of handling complex structured data input in Lua, including parsing JSON, XML, and custom formats, implementing parsers, and managing errors.
Learn how to create custom data structures and iterators in Lua, leveraging tables, encapsulation, and coroutines for efficient data processing and traversal.
Explore the implementation of common data structures in Lua, including linked lists, binary trees, and graphs. Learn how to efficiently organize and retrieve data using Lua's unique features.