Pimp my Lua

[askok@...]

Attached is a set of token tuning tools, and some 
tune-ups, to give your Lua a flashy, almost 
syntax-over-sugary look.
I don't promise furry backseats, no built-in XBox 360, but 
almost. :)

Requirements:
     Lua 5.1 with token filter patch applied (not 
included)

Ignition:
     make LUA=path-to-your-modded/lua

Tested on:
     OS X 10.4 (but there's nothing system specific)

Gains:
    ? cond { true_choice, false_choice }   --> 
_G['?'](cond){ true_choice, false_choice }
    #...        -> select('#',...)
    ...[n]      -> (select(n,...))
    exp +=  -> exp = exp +
    exp -=  -> exp = exp -
    exp *=  -> exp = exp *
    exp /=  -> exp = exp /
    exp ..=  -> exp = exp ..
    tbl.until          (and other reserved words: 
function, repeat, nil, false, true)
    {|,Âuntil=
    obj:until
    =|,|(|{ do  -> =|,|(|{ function()

The important part really is the ftools.lua, which allows 
multiple filters to co-operate, without need to know of 
each other. As to my knowledge, this hasn't been possible 
earlier.

-asko

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