Lua Bytecode File
General Information
| Title | LUAC File Extension |
| Extension | .luac |
| Full Form | Lua Bytecode File |
| File Type | Compiled Source File |
| Developer | Lua.org |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Execute Lua code |
| Additional Functions | Optimization, Portability |
| Features | Compiled, Bytecode |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High performance |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Scripting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Bytecode verification, Secure source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | Lua 5.4 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .lua, .dll, .so |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Lua Virtual Machine |
Free | Cross-platform |
 LuaC |
Free | Cross-platform |