{
  "context": "This criteria evaluates how well the engineer uses CoffeeScript's file compilation APIs to build a file compiler. The focus is on proper usage of internal file compilation methods, handling of different CoffeeScript formats, and error handling.",
  "type": "weighted_checklist",
  "checklist": [
    {
      "name": "Uses _compileFile API",
      "description": "Uses CoffeeScript._compileFile() method to compile files from the filesystem, rather than reimplementing file reading and compilation separately",
      "max_score": 30
    },
    {
      "name": "Reads file content",
      "description": "Properly reads file content from filesystem (using fs.readFileSync or fs.promises.readFile) before compilation if not using _compileFile",
      "max_score": 15
    },
    {
      "name": "Uses compile API",
      "description": "Uses CoffeeScript.compile() method with appropriate options when compiling from file content",
      "max_score": 15
    },
    {
      "name": "Literate mode detection",
      "description": "Detects literate CoffeeScript files by extension (.litcoffee or .coffee.md) and sets the literate option accordingly, or relies on automatic detection in _compileFile",
      "max_score": 15
    },
    {
      "name": "Handles compilation options",
      "description": "Properly passes through compilation options (bare, sourceMap, etc.) to CoffeeScript compilation methods",
      "max_score": 10
    },
    {
      "name": "Error propagation",
      "description": "Allows CoffeeScript syntax errors to propagate with proper error messages that include filename context",
      "max_score": 10
    },
    {
      "name": "File existence check",
      "description": "Handles file not found errors appropriately, either through try-catch or by checking file existence before compilation",
      "max_score": 5
    }
  ]
}