Editorial Methodology

Purpose

LERP is designed as an implementation-focused course. Lessons prioritize reproducible scripting outcomes over abstract theory.

Content Standards

• Examples should run in realistic Rive scripting contexts.
• Type annotations and strict-mode guidance must match current Luau expectations.
• Rive API usage is validated against official documentation where behavior is version-sensitive.
• Exercises must include unambiguous success criteria.

Source Policy

Core references are limited to primary sources:

• Rive docs: rive.app/docs/scripting
• Luau docs: luau.org
• Lua 5.1 reference: lua.org/manual/5.1

When guidance differs from official docs, the course calls out assumptions and implementation tradeoffs.

Review Workflow

1. Draft lesson or revision.
2. Technical consistency pass (types, protocol usage, examples).
3. Exercise validity pass (expected answer, edge cases, hints).
4. Publishing pass with metadata and link integrity checks.

Update Cadence

• High-impact API shifts: patch quickly.
• General improvements: bundled in regular course updates.
• All pages expose visible "last updated" metadata in the docs UI.