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Online CoffeeScript to Lua Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from CoffeeScript to Lua 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 on the "Convert" button.
The converted Lua code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from CoffeeScript to Lua 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 Code:

Lua Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

CoffeeScript Code:

Lua Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between CoffeeScript and Lua.

Characteristic	CoffeeScript	Lua
Syntax	CoffeeScript has a more expressive and concise syntax compared to Lua.	Lua has a simple and minimalistic syntax.
Paradigm	CoffeeScript is a multi-paradigm language that supports both functional and object-oriented programming.	Lua is a multi-paradigm language that supports procedural and functional programming.
Typing	CoffeeScript is dynamically typed.	Lua is dynamically typed.
Performance	CoffeeScript performance depends on the underlying JavaScript engine.	Lua is known for its fast and efficient performance.
Libraries and frameworks	CoffeeScript has access to a wide range of JavaScript libraries and frameworks.	Lua has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to CoffeeScript.
Community and support	CoffeeScript has a large and active community with good support.	Lua has a smaller community compared to CoffeeScript, but still has decent support.
Learning curve	CoffeeScript has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with JavaScript.	Lua has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers with prior programming experience.

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