xLua is a scripting bridge and C++ wrapper used to embed the Lua language into host applications. It facilitates bidirectional data exchange and function calls between scripts and the host environment.
The project includes a runtime patching tool for replacing application logic and fixing bugs without requiring a system restart. It features a coroutine orchestrator that wraps asynchronous operations into linear code and a script validator that verifies digital signatures to ensure code authenticity and integrity before execution.
To minimize memory overhead and garbage collection, the system supports passing custom structures and enums via direct memory layout mapping. It further provides mechanisms for static type mapping and the synchronization of asynchronous logic.
