How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from CoffeeScript to Scheme in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your CoffeeScript code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting Scheme code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from CoffeeScript to Scheme 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.

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Scheme

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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Scheme

Key differences between CoffeeScript and Scheme

CharacteristicCoffeeScriptScheme
SyntaxCoffeeScript has a syntax inspired by Ruby and Python, with significant whitespace and optional parentheses.Scheme has a simple and minimalist syntax, with a prefix notation and parentheses for function calls and expressions.
ParadigmCoffeeScript is a multi-paradigm language that supports both functional and object-oriented programming.Scheme is a functional programming language that emphasizes immutability and recursion.
TypingCoffeeScript is dynamically typed, allowing variables to hold values of any type.Scheme is dynamically typed, allowing variables to hold values of any type.
PerformanceCoffeeScript is compiled to JavaScript, so its performance is dependent on the JavaScript engine.Scheme is an interpreted language, which can result in slower performance compared to compiled languages.
Libraries and frameworksCoffeeScript has access to a wide range of JavaScript libraries and frameworks.Scheme has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to CoffeeScript.
Community and supportCoffeeScript has a large and active community with good support and resources available.Scheme has a smaller community compared to CoffeeScript, but still has dedicated users and resources.
Learning curveCoffeeScript has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with JavaScript.Scheme has a steeper learning curve, especially for developers new to functional programming.