Teal: A Statically-Typed Dialect of Lua

Teal is an open-source, statically-typed dialect of the Lua programming language designed to bring the benefits of type checking to the Lua ecosystem. By introducing a type system that compiles down to standard Lua, Teal allows developers to catch common programming errors during the development phase rather than at runtime. The language maintains full compatibility with existing Lua codebases and libraries, making it an attractive option for projects that require the performance and simplicity of Lua but demand the robustness of static typing. Teal includes a compiler that transforms Teal source files into Lua, ensuring that the resulting code can run on any standard Lua interpreter. This project aims to bridge the gap between dynamic scripting and structured software engineering, providing a familiar syntax for Lua developers while enhancing code maintainability and scalability in larger, more complex applications.