Lua·Lua essentials

Functions

Functions are values and can return several results.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 4 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Define with function name().
  • Return multiple values with commas.
  • Use local to scope.

In plain English

Functions are values and can return several results.

  • Define with function name().
  • Return multiple values with commas.
  • Use local to scope.
functions.luaLUA
local function minmax(a, b)
  if a < b then return a, b end
  return b, a
end
print(minmax(4, 2))
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Answer from memory: How many values can a Lua function return?

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