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# Advantages

Some of Lua's advantages are:

* **Linear Learning Curve**
* **Metatables**
* **Portable, can be built on any platform with ANSI C compiler**
* **Embedded and extensible language**
* **Runs well when it comes to speed**
* **Lexical scoping**
* **Functional Programming compatible with first-class functions and closures**