Syntax
local file = assert(io.open("notes.txt", "w"))
file:write("Hello\n")
file:close()Examples
Lua io library example
A focused example you can adapt while practising.
local file = assert(io.open("notes.txt", "w"))
file:write("Hello\n")
file:close()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