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Description

Beneath its somewhat clumsy outer layer reminiscent of Java, JavaScript possesses an elegant core. CoffeeScript seeks to highlight the beneficial aspects of JavaScript in a more straightforward manner. The fundamental principle of CoffeeScript is: “It’s merely JavaScript.” The code translates directly into corresponding JavaScript, without any additional interpretation during execution. You can effortlessly utilize any existing JavaScript library while working in CoffeeScript, and the reverse is equally true. The output generated is not only clean and well-formatted but also often matches or surpasses the performance of manually written JavaScript. Many contemporary JavaScript features that CoffeeScript accommodates can operate natively in Node versions 7.6 and above, allowing Node to execute CoffeeScript’s compiled output without requiring extra steps. This compilation process ensures compatibility and ease of use, though this overview may lack completeness and does not include versions of Node that offer newer capabilities behind feature flags; for comprehensive information, you can consult node.green. Additionally, testing the code in your web browser can help determine what features are supported in that environment.

Description

MoonScript is an innovative dynamic scripting language designed to compile seamlessly into Lua, offering the efficiency of one of the quickest scripting languages paired with an extensive feature set. Users can choose to compile MoonScript into Lua for future execution or opt for dynamic compilation via the moonloader for immediate execution. Its direct compilation into Lua ensures full compatibility with various Lua implementations such as LuaJIT, as well as with all pre-existing Lua libraries and code. Additionally, the command-line tools facilitate the execution of MoonScript scripts directly from the command line, akin to other leading scripting languages. With a clean syntax that employs significant whitespace, MoonScript eliminates the excessive keyword clutter often found in traditional Lua scripts. Moreover, it enhances the language by introducing features like table comprehensions, implicit function returns, classes, inheritance, sophisticated scope management with import and export statements, and an intuitive object creation method referred to as "with." This combination of features not only improves readability and usability but also elevates the overall programming experience for developers working with Lua.

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CodePal
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CodeFactor
Dash
Eclipse PHP
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JavaScript
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PyCharm
Refraction
Replit
RubyMine
Sonatype Nexus Repository

Integrations

CodePal
Codacy
CodeConvert
CodeFactor
Dash
Eclipse PHP
Espresso
Geany
JavaScript
Lua
PaizaCloud
PhpStorm
PyCharm
Refraction
Replit
RubyMine
Sonatype Nexus Repository

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Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

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Customer Support

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Live Rep (24/7)
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Live Training (Online)
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Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

CoffeeScript

Website

coffeescript.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

MoonScript

Website

moonscript.org

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