The document discusses using CoffeeScript to write JavaScript code in a more Ruby-like style. It provides examples of CoffeeScript code for functions, objects, classes, and other concepts. CoffeeScript allows JavaScript code to be written in a cleaner syntax that resembles Ruby. This helps address problems with JavaScript code appearing "ugly" and unfamiliar to developers experienced in Ruby. CoffeeScript transpires to regular JavaScript, enabling the Ruby-like code to run in browsers.