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MoonScript source code

MoonScript compiler

Generated Lua code

Lua runtime execution

Optional integration with Lua libraries

Parse MoonScript source

Convert to Lua syntax

Generate `.lua` files

Run via Lua interpreter

Optional runtime checks

Source-to-source compilation

Class-based abstractions

Table and function composition

Indentation-driven code blocks

Hybrid Lua/MoonScript codebases

Love2D games

Roblox scripts

Embedded Lua scripting

Rapid prototyping of Lua applications

Lua-based plugin ecosystems

Readable, concise syntax

Compile-to-Lua transparency

Maintain Lua compatibility

Enable modern programming constructs

Lightweight and fast compilation

Modularize code into classes and modules

Use comprehensions to reduce boilerplate

Separate logic from Lua host code

Optimize table usage for performance

Automate compilation in CI/CD

Move Lua scripts to MoonScript for readability

Refactor repetitive Lua code to MoonScript comprehensions

Integrate MoonScript with Lua-based projects

Compile MoonScript before deployment

Maintain Lua interop for mixed environments