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Lua if then end

Lua reference for lua if then end.

Syntax

if score >= 50 then
  print("Pass")
else
  print("Retry")
end

Examples

Lua if then end example

A focused example you can adapt while practising.

if score >= 50 then
  print("Pass")
else
  print("Retry")
end

Best practices

  • Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
  • Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.

At a glance

Purpose
Lightweight scripting and embedding
File extension
.lua
Runs in
Lua interpreter or a host application
Usually used with
Host APIs and Lua modules

Specifications & further reading

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