Lua Module

Definitions

1. A self-contained Lua script that returns a table of functions and values, loaded via `require()`. Lua's module system uses the `package.path` and `package.cpath` search paths, and modules are cached after first load to avoid redundant execution.

   In plain English: A reusable package of Lua code that other Lua scripts can load and use, common in game engines and embedded scripting.

   Example: "The game's AI is a Lua module we hot-reload at runtime so designers can tweak behavior without recompiling the engine."

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