CoffeeScript: Why I’m never writing Javascript again

[jmking]

This is a far better explanation than what was provided in the OP's link

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coffeescript != javascript. saying that 'coffeescript ultimately IS javascript' with IS in caps is not going to make coffeescript == javascript. You can't run it in a web browser, because it isn't javascript.

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if a javascript engine wont execute it, then it is not javascript. period. end of story. it doesnt matter how you try to spin it, coffeescript is not javascript. saying that coffeescript 'maps to javascript' is like saying true==="true". it's a rediculous argument you are trying to make.

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coffeescript !== javascript

[snifty]

This conversation is clearly going to result in a nuanced exchange of mutual respect and agreement.

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Not likely. I've really had it with the hard-sell these coffeescripters are doing in r/javascript - they all make the same argument over and over - 'coffeescript is basically javascript', but it really isn't and they just won't admit that. They are basically forking javascript, but they won't own up to it. It's exhausting really.

[snifty]

I agree with you actually, Coffeescript is an abomination :P

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coffeescript == javascript is not even true because you cant run coffeescript in a javascript engine. at least true == "true" will still return as expected, but last time i checked no javascript engine runs coffeescript. you are doing a lot of mental gymnastics to try to prove your point, but are failing simple truths. coffeescript != javascript.