requireslocal
**requireslocal** is a keyword in the programming language Lua used to declare a variable as local within a function or block, ensuring it is only accessible within that scope. Introduced in Lua 5.2, it serves as a more explicit alternative to the traditional `local` keyword, providing clearer intent in code where variable scope is critical.
When a variable is declared with `requireslocal`, Lua enforces that the variable must be defined as local
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Here, `x` must be declared as local inside `example()`. Attempting to use `x` without the `local` keyword
Unlike `local`, which silently declares a variable as local if it isn’t already, `requireslocal` enforces the
The `requireslocal` keyword does not affect global variables or variables declared outside the function. It is