Object Lua

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This is an implementation of a class-oriented Lua module, coded entirely in Lua. The object model allows you to override 'new()' (see tests), so you can write classes that behave the way you want. While still in design stage, the interface is getting quite stable and I will add a multiple inheritance mechanism if a user asks me to, or if I need it miself.

Features

• Class oriented
• All classes derive from Object
• Single inheritance (will add multiple if someone needs it)
• All method calls are virtual, the class of the instance determines the bound method
• Access to superclass method in overriden methods with a Java-like super.method(self)
• The use of super only grants access to methods, NOT to data members (prevents many evils)
• Consistent use of :, always use : to call any method of any class or instance
• Object model allows to redefine new() in any class (see tests)
• Use "has" to define members (inspired by Moose)
• Hopefully only one way to do things, very predictible results

Please see the project's [GitHub page] for more details and examples.

See Also

• ObjectOrientedProgramming