What is the best way to learn a scripting language?

Question

Im trying to learn a scripting code called Lua. Whats the best way to learn it?

Answer 1

Whenever I learn a new language, I just read the basics, and then jump in head first and try to make random functions and apps, and whenever I run into issues I look them up.



That and reading through others people's scripts to find the best practices.

Answer 2

All of them are essential in website development. If you're just starting out, begin with HTML. After that, learn CSS. You'll be able to do lots already once you get those down. Database driven sites can be powered by PHP scripts running on a SQL database. If you're looking into running a forum, phpBB is an open-source script. No need to learn PHP to start running one. The only other thing I can suggest that will come in handy is javascript.

Answer 3

If you haven't learned programming, start here -> http://www-old.oberon.ethz.ch/WirthPubl/AD.pdf



Then start programming in Lua with the help file open. It's not a difficult language if you know programming (PHP is easier, but not by that much). If you don't, all programming languages are difficult. (Describe a dog. Now have a Martian who's never heard of Earth, but speaks perfect English, describe one. Knowing a language doesn't do you any good if you don't know the subject you're using it for.)

Answer 4

I look through tutorials on the Internet and source code written by other people.

Answer 5

Get a good book.