How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from CoffeeScript to Kotlin in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your CoffeeScript code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Kotlin code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from CoffeeScript to Kotlin using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.
Example 1 - Is String Palindrome
Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.
CoffeeScript
Kotlin
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
CoffeeScript
Kotlin
Key differences between CoffeeScript and Kotlin
Characteristic | CoffeeScript | Kotlin |
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Syntax | CoffeeScript has a more concise and expressive syntax compared to Kotlin. | Kotlin has a more familiar and readable syntax compared to CoffeeScript. |
Paradigm | CoffeeScript is a functional programming language that compiles to JavaScript. | Kotlin is a statically-typed programming language that supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. |
Typing | CoffeeScript is dynamically typed. | Kotlin is statically typed. |
Performance | CoffeeScript's performance is dependent on the underlying JavaScript engine. | Kotlin's performance is comparable to Java as it compiles to JVM bytecode. |
Libraries and frameworks | CoffeeScript has access to a wide range of JavaScript libraries and frameworks. | Kotlin has good interoperability with Java libraries and frameworks. |
Community and support | CoffeeScript has a smaller community and less active support compared to Kotlin. | Kotlin has a growing community and good support from JetBrains and Google. |
Learning curve | CoffeeScript has a relatively low learning curve due to its simplicity. | Kotlin has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Java. |