Syntax
local defaults = { active = true }
setmetatable(user, { __index = defaults })Examples
Lua __index metamethod example
A focused example you can adapt while practising.
local defaults = { active = true }
setmetatable(user, { __index = defaults })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.
Runtime & versions
Lua interpreter or a host application. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.
Lua reference manuals