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Practice: Using Metatables and Metamethods in Lua
In this Code Lab, you’ll learn how to use metatables and metamethods to implement flexible, object-like behavior in Lua. By extending basic tables with custom operations and intuitive interfaces, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Lua supports certain programming patterns without relying on a traditional class system.
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