Convert CoffeeScript to Ada using AI

Features

• Translation of invalid or incomplete source code
• Customizable conversion via inline instructions, use tag in comments
• Convert unformatted source code snippets
• Translation of complex syntax expressions
• Syntax, semantic and pragmatic of target programming language is considered during translation

Translation Challenges

Function Definitions

CoffeeScript allows for a more concise syntax when defining functions, often omitting the function keyword and using indentation to denote blocks. In contrast, Ada requires explicit function declarations with a defined return type.

CoffeeScript Example:

square = (x) -> x * x

Ada Example:

function Square(X: Integer) return Integer is
begin
    return X * X;
end Square;

For more details, refer to the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

List Comprehensions

CoffeeScript supports list comprehensions, which allow for concise creation of lists based on existing lists. Ada does not have a direct equivalent, requiring more verbose array handling.

CoffeeScript Example:

squares = (x * x for x in [1..10])

Ada Example:

declare
    Squares : array(1..10) of Integer;
begin
    for I in 1..10 loop
        Squares(I) := I * I;
    end loop;
end;

Refer to the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

Implicit Returns

In CoffeeScript, the last evaluated expression in a function is returned implicitly. Ada requires an explicit return statement.

CoffeeScript Example:

add = (a, b) -> a + b

Ada Example:

function Add(A, B: Integer) return Integer is
begin
    return A + B;
end Add;

For more information, see the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

Splat Operator

CoffeeScript's splat operator (...) allows for variable-length argument lists, while Ada uses different mechanisms for handling such cases.

CoffeeScript Example:

sum = (...numbers) -> numbers.reduce((a, b) -> a + b)

Ada Example:

procedure Sum(Numbers: Integer_Array) is
    Total: Integer := 0;
begin
    for I in Numbers'Range loop
        Total := Total + Numbers(I);
    end loop;
end Sum;

Refer to the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

Class and Inheritance

CoffeeScript uses a prototype-based inheritance model, while Ada employs a more traditional class-based model, leading to significant differences in syntax and structure.

CoffeeScript Example:

class Animal
  speak: -> console.log "Roar!"

Ada Example:

type Animal is tagged null record;

procedure Speak(A: Animal) is
begin
    Put_Line("Roar!");
end Speak;

For more details, see the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

Asynchronous Programming

CoffeeScript supports asynchronous programming with promises and async/await syntax, while Ada has a different concurrency model using tasks.

CoffeeScript Example:

fetchData = -> 
    new Promise (resolve, reject) ->
        resolve("Data")

Ada Example:

task Fetch_Data is
begin
    -- Simulate fetching data
end Fetch_Data;

Refer to the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

String Interpolation

CoffeeScript allows for easy string interpolation using #{} syntax, while Ada requires concatenation or formatted output.

CoffeeScript Example:

name = "World"
greeting = "Hello, #{name}!"

Ada Example:

declare
    Name: String := "World";
    Greeting: String;
begin
    Greeting := "Hello, " & Name & "!";
end;

For more information, see the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.

Arrow Functions

CoffeeScript's arrow functions provide a concise way to define functions, while Ada uses function pointers or named functions.

CoffeeScript Example:

double = (x) -> x * 2

Ada Example:

function Double(X: Integer) return Integer is
begin
    return X * 2;
end Double;

Refer to the CoffeeScript documentation and Ada documentation.