LuaJIT Language Toolkit
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- #Programming Languages
- #Bytecode Generation
- #LuaJIT
- The LuaJIT Language Toolkit is a Lua implementation that generates LuaJIT bytecode and uses LuaJIT's VM.
- It serves as a foundation for creating new languages or modifying Lua, targeting the LuaJIT VM.
- Features a complete pipeline: lexer, parser, AST generation, and bytecode generation.
- Lexer translates program text into tokens; parser builds AST from tokens based on grammar rules.
- Unlike LuaJIT, it separates parsing and bytecode generation, allowing easier language extension.
- Includes a bytecode generator optimized for LuaJIT and a Lua code generator for safety and readability.
- Provides C APIs for custom language implementation and supports embedded bytecode for standalone executables.
- Built with Meson, offering options for bytecode preloading and installation.
- Includes luajit-x, a customized executable using the toolkit's pipeline, compatible with LuaJIT options.
- Supports bytecode inspection and debugging with detailed annotations for each byte.
- Currently in beta, well-tested but may contain bugs; capable of self-execution.