SMRTR ProgrammingJul 31, 2025Lobsters

The smallest embeddable scripting language

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A developer explores small, embeddable scripting languages for extensible software, comparing code sizes and features. Lua emerges as a frontrunner due to its tiny size and capabilities, but TinyScheme, Wren, and Janet also show promise. The search continues for the ideal balance of simplicity, size, and functionality in embedded scripting.

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