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CoffeeScript, a simple languages that compiles to JavaScript and aims to make web developers’ lives easier, has just moved to a second major release, one that emphasizes syntax improvements.

When discussing CoffeeScript, you need to keep in mind that it is not a replacement for JavaScript. CoffeeScript is a "JavaScript generator." Your browser doesn't ...

CoffeeScript is a language that compiles down into JavaScript. “But why? JavaScript is so simple?” Bullcorn. If you don’t use JavaScript everyday the language is wonky and frustrating. When you need ...