Lua/LuaJIT with C/C++/Java/JavaScript syntax

In plain words

Lua/LuaJIT with C/C++/Java/JavaScript syntax is a programming language variant that combines Lua's lightweight runtime with familiar syntax elements from C, C++, Java, and JavaScript. Designed for developers who want Lua's efficiency but prefer conventional language syntax, it caters to programmers transitioning from mainstream languages or those building cross-language projects. The project launched in December 2018 and is available on GitHub for open-source development and contribution.

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