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Extending a C++ Application with Lua 5.2

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Using a subset of the available Lua 5.2 C interface to extend a C++ application with Lua.
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Written By
Retired Georgia Southern University
United States United States
Team lead for a point of sale software application written in C and C++. Previous experience with Nortel Networks on software for telecommunications products as well as Program Management.

Education:
BS Computer Science
MBA
Masters in Project Management

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