CoffeeScript—that “little language” that compiles to JavaScript—has become something of a big deal in recent months. Is it all just hype, or does CoffeeScript really deliver on its promise to give us JavaScript without the bad parts? Is there anything really wrong with JavaScript in the first place? In this session, and with the aid of several Hollywood and pop-culture clichés, Brandon will provide a zero to working overview of CoffeeScript: how to get it, how to learn it and how to start using it in your projects.

This video was created by Brandon Saterom (twitter.com/BrandonSatrom | userinexperience.com) for the RedDirtJS Conference.