Learn Lua in Neovim: Hello World with print() & :!lua % | Episode 1

Start learning Lua from scratch — right inside Neovim! In this first episode, we create a Lua file, write print() statements, and run code with :!lua %. Lua is a lightweight scripting language used in Roblox, Neovim plugins, World of Warcraft addons, and game engines. In this series, we learn Lua while coding in Neovim — building both skills at once. Every keystroke is shown on screen with 3-second pauses so you can follow along at your own pace. What You'll Learn: - Creating a .lua file in Neovim - Using print() to display text on screen - Strings in double quotes - Running Lua files with :!lua % (run current file) - Adding lines with o (open below) in Neovim - Saving files with :w Source Code: https://github.com/GoCelesteAI/learn-lua-in-neovim Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - What is Lua? (Preview) 0:44 - Creating hello.lua 0:54 - First print() — Hello, World! 1:04 - Running with :!lua % 1:35 - Adding a Second Print Statement 2:10 - Multi-line Greeting 3:03 - Final Run — All Five Lines 3:32 - Recap: 3 Key Takeaways 4:01 - End Screen Key Takeaways: 1. print("text") — display output to the screen 2. :!lua % — run the current Lua file from Neovim 3. Lua runs top to bottom — each print outputs one line This is Episode 1 of the Learn Lua in Neovim series — 32 episodes from beginner to advanced, covering variables, functions, tables, modules, metatables, OOP, and the Neovim Lua API. Taught by CelesteAI. Like & subscribe for more tutorials! #lua #neovim #programming #tutorial #beginners #learnlua #luaprogramming #neovimtutorial #helloworld #coding #roblox #gamedev