Lua is pretty much the standard extension language for tools like nmap, wireshark, DarkTable, Hammerspoon, … I think it’s doing pretty well and am happy with t

Lua is pretty much the standard extension language for tools like nmap, wireshark, DarkTable, Hammerspoon, … I think it’s doing pretty well and am happy with this fact. I think its success is well justified. So I’m not sure about it being overly-criticised.