Abstract
CoffeeScript is a language that combines Ruby–ish and Python–esque flavors, and compiles directly to JavaScript. CoffeeScript's golden rule is "It's just JavaScript" so you can always see exactly what JavaScript is generated by the CoffeeScript compiler. In fact, it will probably make you a better JavaScript developer! It combines the best of JavaScript and its power in a clear, concise syntax that is easy to learn and use. You can also use it in your existing web applications with any JavaScript frameworks like jQuery, Prototype, and Scriptaculous. This session will present an overview of CoffeeScript and its features.

Bio
Scott Leberknight is a co–founder and Senior Software Architect at Near Infinity Corporation, an enterprise software development and consulting services company based in Reston, Virginia. He has been developing enterprise and web applications for 17 years professionally, and has developed applications using Java, Ruby, Groovy, Python, Perl, and iOS applications with Objective–C. His main areas of interest include polyglot persistence technologies, object–oriented design, system architecture, and testing. Recently, he's been doing a lot of work involving Hadoop and related Big Data technologies. In addition, Scott enjoys learning new languages to make himself a better and more well–rounded developer a la The Pragmatic Programmers' advice to "learn one language per year."

Meeting Sponsor
Apex Systems Inc. is the proud sponsor of the Apex Lecture Series, bringing in top speakers once a quarter to the Dallas MUG. We are an IT staffing and workforce solutions firm specializing in providing IT professionals for contract, contract–to–hire, and direct placements. Apex also offers staffing solutions for other select professional skills and workforce needs. We serve Fortune 500, mid–market, and emerging companies from a wide variety of industries, including financial services, government services, communications, technology, healthcare, energy & utilities and others.