All values have the following functions defined.

• getType
• toString
• serialize
• getPrototype

getType(): string

Returns the value's type as a string.

toString(): string

Converts the value to a string. Will use the __string metamethod if available.

serialize(): string

Serializes the value to a JSON-like string. Will use the __serialize metamethod if available.

getPrototype(): any

Returns the prototype for the value.