LuaStudio

Since there is a slight possibility that a script with errors is executed and you want to make sure everything goes smooth with your app, it is advisable to verify if they occur when the application is loaded. To infirm or confirm this theory, you need a tool capable of testing for errors without executing the program.

LuaStudio is a programming environment that enables you to run and debug Lua scripts as well as edit the code lines that might be responsible for them.

The program comes with a wide and clean interface that consists of 3 panels. More exactly, you can browse the directories on your computer and find the Lua script for your app from the uttermost left panel and check out the memory files and symbols from the farthest right on.

The middle panel allows you to analyze the code lines and apply the appropriate modifications wherever necessary. In the lower part of the screen, you can preview various reports, such as the output, call stack, breakpoints, virtual machines, code definition window, watch and a results pane.

On a side note, while it true that the app can only handle one solution at a time, you should keep in mind that this can mean multiple projects with folders and files.

The utility includes a plethora of instruments that can help you make your application code flawless. To out it simply, the app supports code indentation, folding, snippets and auto-completion, an option that can save you a lot of time when you want to make small modifications on complete strings.

As far as the debugging function is concerned, you can use it both to clear the script for the programs you develop as well as for Lua files employed by other apps. The other tools you can use via the utility include advanced search, find and replace, line numbers, column selection, undo, redo and customizable hotkeys to name a few.

LuaStudio is a comprehensive solution that can help you determine whether your script code includes errors and correct them without even having to open the application.