Editing CoffeeScript
For the next few chapters, you’ll be learning the CoffeeScript language by running short examples. To get the most out of this experience, I highly recommend entering these examples into your favorite editor, taking advantage of the best available CoffeeScript plugins for syntax highlighting and execution without switching to the shell.
Personally, I use Sublime Text 3, a sleek, modern editor that runs natively across all major platforms. Maybe you prefer a more old-school editor, such as Vim or Emacs. Or maybe you’re into rich IDEs, such as Eclipse or IntelliJ. No matter what editor you use, there’s a good chance that someone has written CoffeeScript integration for it. A good first place to look is a page on the CoffeeScript ...
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