New Elixir Library for Executing Lua Code on BEAM VM

The Elixir library Lua v0.1.0 has been released, providing the ability to execute Lua 5.3 programs directly within the BEAM VM. Built on top of the Luerl library, which offers a complete implementation of Lua, this new library improves usability with better error messages and thorough documentation. Notable features include extending Lua with Elixir APIs and compile-time syntax evaluation through a special sigil. Originating from a need to perform high-level integration tests at TV Labs, the library offers a solution for executing Lua code efficiently alongside physical devices. The future of the library will focus on substantial improvements to error handling, documentation, and integration with the broader Lua ecosystem, with plans to merge it into Luerl for a more robust offering.