etlua
A fast, embedded Lua templating engine that compiles templates directly to Lua code for high-performance rendering.
What is etlua?
etlua is an embedded templating engine for Lua that allows developers to mix Lua code with HTML or text templates. It compiles template files directly into Lua functions, providing high-performance rendering while maintaining access to the full Lua language within templates. The engine solves the problem of needing fast, flexible templating in Lua web applications and scripts.
Lua developers building web applications, CLI tools, or any application needing dynamic text generation with templates. Particularly useful for those using frameworks like Lapis or creating Lua-based web services.
Developers choose etlua for its exceptional performance (templates compile to native Lua functions), its simplicity (uses actual Lua syntax instead of a custom language), and its flexibility (full Lua language access within templates). It's lightweight, integrates seamlessly with existing Lua codebases, and offers both high-level and low-level APIs.
Overview
Embedded Lua templates
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating dynamic HTML in Lua web applications
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