Syntax
local user = { name = "Ada", active = true }
print(user.name)Examples
Lua keyed tables example
A focused example you can adapt while practising.
local user = { name = "Ada", active = true }
print(user.name)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