CoffeeScript

CoffeeScript allows developers to make the most out of JavaScript-based platforms without having to jump through its awkward language hoops. However, with the introduction of ES6 features into major JavaScript engines, plain JavaScript is now nearly as friendly and powerful out-of-the-box as CoffeeScript. In this article, Toptal engineer William Coates shares his findings on ES6 from the perspective of a CoffeeScript convert.