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Online PHP to Lua Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from PHP to Lua in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

Type or paste your PHP code in the input box.
Click on the "Convert" button.
The converted Lua code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from PHP to Lua using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

PHP Code:

Lua Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

PHP Code:

Lua Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between PHP and Lua.

Characteristic	PHP	Lua
Syntax	PHP syntax is similar to C and Perl. It uses a lot of curly braces and semicolons.	Lua syntax is simple and easy to learn. It uses keywords like 'if', 'then', and 'end' to structure code.
Paradigm	PHP is primarily a procedural language, but it also supports object-oriented programming.	Lua is a multi-paradigm language that supports procedural, functional, and object-oriented programming.
Typing	PHP is dynamically typed, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime.	Lua is dynamically typed, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime.
Performance	PHP is generally slower than other languages due to its interpreted nature.	Lua is generally faster than PHP due to its lightweight design and efficient bytecode compiler.
Libraries and frameworks	PHP has a large number of libraries and frameworks available, including Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter.	Lua has a smaller number of libraries and frameworks available, but it does have some popular options like LÖVE for game development.
Community and support	PHP has a large and active community with many resources available for learning and troubleshooting.	Lua has a smaller community than PHP, but it is still active and has resources available for learning and troubleshooting.
Learning curve	PHP has a relatively low learning curve, especially for those with experience in C or Perl.	Lua has a low learning curve and is often used as a first language for beginners.

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