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| 1 | +[_template]: ../templates/roundup.html |
| 2 | +[date]: / "2024-08-08 09:52:00" |
| 3 | +[modified]: / "2024-08-08 10:22:00" |
| 4 | +[published]: / "2024-08-08 11:59:00" |
| 5 | +[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!" |
| 6 | +[contributor]: https://github.com/EliteMasterEric "Eric" |
| 7 | +[contributor]: https://github.com/leonvn "Leon van Niekerk" |
| 8 | +[contributor]: https://github.com/AlexHaxe "Alex" |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +# Haxe Roundup 715 |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +Welcome to the latest edition of the Haxe Roundup. [Haxe](http://haxe.org/?ref=haxe.io) is a high level, strictly typed programming language and cross-compiler. |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +## Community Updates |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +### News and Articles |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +- `[upcoming/events]` The next Haxe Roundup _Roundup_ [Discord event](https://discord.gg/wh2r8ABs?event=1269722098268508254) is scheduled for Sunday August 18th 18:45. |
| 19 | +- Haxe `4.3.6` has been [officially released](https://community.haxe.org/t/haxe-4-3-6-released/4309?u=skial)! :tada: |
| 20 | +- New HaxeUI [component explorer](https://community.haxeui.org/t/new-haxeui-component-explorer/624?u=skial) by Ian Harrigan! _[Haxe community thread](https://community.haxe.org/t/new-haxeui-component-explorer/4298?u=skial)_. :star: |
| 21 | +- Feathers UI `1.3` - Drag and drop, Collapsible component, dispose() method and tons of bugs fixed [article](https://feathersui.com/blog/2024/08/01/feathers-ui-version-1-3-haxe-openfl-release-announcement/) by Josh Tynjala. |
| 22 | +- VsHaxe `2.32.0` has been [released](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=nadako.vshaxe)! Includes support for the new Json RPC diagnostics introduced in Haxe `4.3.5` and recent nightlies. :star: |
| 23 | +- The Watcher OUT NOW!! + Character 7 Update & Fraymakers at PAX West - July 2024 [Progress Update](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcleodgaming/fraymakers-the-infinitely-replayable-indie-platform-fighter/posts/4162483). |
| 24 | +- Ohsat Games [Update 2024](https://www.ohsat.com/post/update-2024/). |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +#### Devlogs |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +- Dune: Spice Wars [`06/08/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4344369662311372499) patch notes. |
| 29 | +- Dune: Spice Wars [Community Update `#3`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4344369662289739605) is out now. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +##### _In case you missed it_ |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +- Haxe `4.3.5` announcement [post](https://community.haxe.org/t/haxe-4-3-5-released/4293?u=skial)! :star2: |
| 34 | +- Haxe IntelliJ plugin `1.5.6` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.5.6). |
| 35 | +- [TilBuci](https://community.openfl.org/t/tilbuci-a-free-interactive-content-creator-with-openfl/13966?u=skial.bainn), a free interactive content creator made with OpenFL. |
| 36 | +- Hxcpp: Ways to retain objects outside of Haxe? [question & answers](https://community.haxe.org/t/hxcpp-ways-to-retain-objects-outside-of-haxe/4294?u=skial). |
| 37 | +- Bring It On! Full Release Date has been [announced](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2020460/view/4335361829048618741)! |
| 38 | +- Renaine: [Enter the Dojo](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585676804/renaine-a-game-about-overcoming-failure/posts/3908950) article. |
| 39 | +- Wartales Roadmap Update [`17/07/2024`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4365760492630422412). |
| 40 | +- Northgard patch note for [`18/07/2024`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4375893591785939433). |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +### Videos & Music |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +- [Rooftop Ambush](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU8f5GNqCRU) Scene from Level 4-2 "Cyralai" of Idosra. |
| 45 | +- OpenFL [Monthly Roundup `#1`](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG9CACwYnxc) by Chris Speciale. :star: |
| 46 | +- Haxe Roundup _Roundup_ Archive [Episode 6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW2U9GSZhzg). |
| 47 | +- The Watcher from Slay the Spire [now in Fraymakers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLyl-7NAd-Q)! |
| 48 | +- Gepatto is [having fun ](https://mastodon.social/@[email protected]/112910895400364170) with Away3D Haxe on a RaspberryPi 5 and a micro :bit. |
| 49 | +- The latest Asteroids Armory3D videos: |
| 50 | + - [Player VFX](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpamSVv_0c). |
| 51 | + - [Test Score](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1OkD6K5lw). |
| 52 | +- :pushpin: Reminder that [Squidly](https://twitter.com/squuuidly) does a Haxe dev stream every weekday on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/squuuidly). 6pm EST -> 12am EST Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. 12pm EST -> 6pm EST Thursday/Friday. |
| 53 | +- :memo: _Add a [video](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/video) related to Haxe_. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +##### _In case you missed it_ |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +- The latest Asteroids Armory3D video - [Player Collision](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrXtNMfNsYs). |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +### Jobs, Bounties |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_. |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +#### Available for work |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +- You can hire [Tim Hely](https://twitter.com/SeiferTim/status/1749544683980628036), a highly experienced Haxe & HaxeFlixel developer, with 20+ years of experience! |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +#### Job listings |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +- _None this issue_. |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +#### Bounties |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +- Armory3D [bounties](https://github.com/armory3d/armory/labels/bounty) are available. |
| 74 | +- Keep an eye on the [Funkin Bounties](https://github.com/FunkinCrew/funkinBounties) repo for future items. |
| 75 | +- [Squidly](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1243925472121151488) has opened up [a bounties page](https://github.com/chosencharacters/squidBounties) for HaxeFlixel features. |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +### Product Releases |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +- _None this issue_. |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +### Previews & Demos |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +#### Open Source |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +- Rock Paper Scissors [demo](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1268345356769427457) written in [FlowScript `git`](https://github.com/HaxelDev/FlowScript), a programming language coded in Haxe. |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +##### _Git Repos_ |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +- polymod `1.8.0` has been [released](https://github.com/larsiusprime/polymod/releases/tag/v1.8.0). |
| 90 | +- A JSONPatch evaluator for Haxe, now released on [HaxeLib](https://lib.haxe.org/p/jsonpatch/) and Git: [jsonpatch `git`](https://github.com/EliteMasterEric/jsonpatch). :star: |
| 91 | +- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_. |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +#### Closed Source |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +- Jeremy Fa has added character [ladder climbing animation](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1266750036532793345). |
| 96 | +- Ddmills is reworking the damage XP kickers [animation](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1266890657620819968). |
| 97 | +- GenKit: Create dangerously efficient bindings [announcement post](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1268509269104525352). |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +### _Some_ Library Releases |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +- [hxpkg `1.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxpkg) |
| 102 | +- [moonchart `0.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/moonchart) |
| 103 | +- [snake-server `1.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/snake-server) |
| 104 | +- [parallaxlt `0.0.5`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/parallaxlt) |
| 105 | +- [hxluajit `1.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxluajit) |
| 106 | +- [extension-androidtools `2.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extension-androidtools) |
| 107 | +- [hxvlc `1.8.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxvlc) |
| 108 | +- [tokentree `1.2.13`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tokentree) |
| 109 | +- [feathersui `1.3.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/feathersui) |
| 110 | +- [highlighter `0.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/highlighter) |
| 111 | +- [markdown `1.1.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/markdown) |
| 112 | +- [hx-promise-thenable `0.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-promise-thenable) |
| 113 | +- [polymod `1.8.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/polymod) |
| 114 | +- [jsonpatch `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/jsonpatch) |
| 115 | +- [im-exporter-builder `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/im-exporter-builder) |
| 116 | +- [haxe-extension-tools `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxe-extension-tools) |
| 117 | +- _Check out the [most recent library releases](https://lib.haxe.org/recent/) on HaxeLib_. |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +### People & Projects to support |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +- [Axol Studio](https://axolstudio.com/) is a small independent game development studio, making games with and contributing to HaxeFlixel. |
| 122 | +- [Funkin' Crew](https://ninja-muffin24.itch.io/funkin) is making Friday Night Funkin', a cartoon rhythm gaming excellence. |
| 123 | +- [Patrick](https://www.patreon.com/gepatto) is creating Raspberry Pi 4 support for Haxe/Lime/OpenFL/HaxeFlixel. |
| 124 | +- [Josh Tynjala](https://github.com/sponsors/joshtynjala) is working on Feathers UI — open source, cross-platform UI components built with OpenFL. |
| 125 | +- [Pavel Alexandrov](https://ko-fi.com/yanrishatum) is primarily contributing to the Heaps engine and is the creator of format-tiled library. |
| 126 | +- [Ian Harrigan](https://github.com/sponsors/ianharrigan) is working on primarily HaxeUI, as well as hxArduino & hxWebSockets. |
| 127 | +- [Kaelan Evans](https://github.com/sponsors/kevansevans) is working on HxDoom, a Haxe adaption of Doom. |
| 128 | +- [Richard Oliver Bray](https://ko-fi.com/richardoliverbray) is teaching people the things he's learnt, like React, Typescript and Haxe. |
| 129 | +- [Alexander Gordeyko](https://www.patreon.com/axgord) is developing [Pony](https://github.com/AxGord/Pony), a Haxe open-cross-library. |
| 130 | +- [Andy Li](https://github.com/users/andyli/sponsorship) is working around the Haxe ecosystem: CI, packaging, docs and learning materials. |
| 131 | +- [Kevin Leung](https://www.patreon.com/kevinresol) is creating open source software libraries. |
| 132 | +- [Robert Konrad](https://www.patreon.com/RobDangerous), the Kha author, is creating Programming Toolkits. |
| 133 | +- [OpenFL](https://www.patreon.com/openfl) is creating free open source software. |
| 134 | +- [HaxeUI](https://www.patreon.com/haxeui) is creating an open source user interface libraries. |
| 135 | +- [HaxeFlixel](https://www.patreon.com/haxeflixel) is creating an open source, cross platform 2D game engine. |
| 136 | +- [Slava Ra](https://www.patreon.com/slavara) is creating improvements for FlashDevelop and HaxeDevelop. |
| 137 | +- [Mark Knol](https://www.patreon.com/markknol) is working on Haxe and its documentation. |
| 138 | +- [Dan Korostelev](https://www.patreon.com/nadako) is working on the Haxe compiler. |
| 139 | + |
| 140 | +## Updates from the Haxe core |
| 141 | + |
| 142 | +### Current Proposals & Discussions |
| 143 | + |
| 144 | +- Add Defer keyword [proposal](https://github.com/DawDavis/haxe-evolution/blob/defer/proposals/0000-defer.md). |
| 145 | +- Cast Specification changes for Haxe 5 [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/120). |
| 146 | +- Add Auto Closing [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/119). |
| 147 | +- Add additional mathematical constants and functions [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/117). |
| 148 | +- Additional syntax for safe navigation [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/114). |
| 149 | +- Add support for Typed metadata [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/111). |
| 150 | +- Add support for Extension of Abstracts [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/109). |
| 151 | +- Add package alias [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/105). |
| 152 | +- Add Integer data types [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/101). |
| 153 | +- Add Trailing Block Expressions [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/100). |
| 154 | +- Add Caller Tracking [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/99). |
| 155 | +- Add Constructor `this.arg` syntax [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/97). |
| 156 | +- Add new syntax for getters & setters inspired by the `C#` property syntax [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/96). |
| 157 | +- Add a type for meaningless values (similar to unit type) [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/95). |
| 158 | +- Add better Overload Support [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/93). |
| 159 | +- Add Static Extension Meta Functions [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/91). |
| 160 | +- Add `enum abstract` over `enum` [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/87), plus [clarification](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/87#issuecomment-935339089). |
| 161 | +- Add Enum abstract instances [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/86). |
| 162 | +- `[RFC]` Xml Dsl's [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/60). |
| 163 | +- Add [Default values for enum parameters](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/27). |
| 164 | +- :memo: _Do you have an idea to improve Haxe? Consider [creating a proposal]._ |
| 165 | + |
| 166 | +### Core Changes |
| 167 | + |
| 168 | +22~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl]. |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +- `[haxelib]` Added ANSI colouring to `haxelib help` command [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/637). |
| 171 | +- `[haxelib]` Display current repository path when using `haxelib list` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/634). |
| 172 | +- `[hashlink]` Fix TestInt64 [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11742). |
| 173 | +- `[hxcpp]` Expose mbedtls xml config for external use [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1133). |
| 174 | +- `[jvm]` Fix `--java out -D jvm` deprecation warning [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11739). |
| 175 | +- `[js]` Call stack missing type names on JS in Chrome [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11735). |
| 176 | +- `[hxcpp]` Null check interfaces [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11743). |
| 177 | +- `[diagnostics]` Do not define `display` for json rpc diagnostics [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11746). |
| 178 | +- `[hxcpp]` WinCrypt and Friends SSL implementation `draft` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1135). |
| 179 | + |
| 180 | +##### _In case you missed it_ |
| 181 | + |
| 182 | +- Use whole import position when storing subtype import resolution data [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11732). |
| 183 | +- `[hl]` Fix interface override function resolution [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11723). |
| 184 | +- `[hlc]` Use uint64 instead of uint64_t for shift cast [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11721). |
| 185 | +- `[neko]` Neko `2.4.0` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/neko/releases/tag/v2-4-0). |
| 186 | +- Local static in inlined function gets optimized away with analyzer [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11725). |
| 187 | +- Switch `Abstract<Null<Int>>` generation differ from `Null<Int>` [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11715), |
| 188 | +- `[hxcpp]` HXCPP `4.3.49` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/releases/tag/v4.3.49). |
| 189 | +- `[hxcpp]` `Struct<NativeEnum, EnumHandler>` does not work in switch expression [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1131). |
| 190 | + |
| 191 | +You can get started using the latest features by downloading a [nightly build] of Haxe and see the impact the latest changes have on each target by browsing the [benchmarks] site. Head over to [OSS Insights](https://ossinsight.io/analyze/HaxeFoundation/haxe#overview) for more Haxe statistics. |
| 192 | + |
| 193 | +Take it easy everyone, stay safe and see next time. :peace_symbol: :dove: |
| 194 | + |
| 195 | +[benchmarks]: https://benchs.haxe.org/ |
| 196 | +[nightly build]: http://build.haxe.org |
| 197 | +[creating a proposal]: https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution |
| 198 | +[last week]: https://github.com/search?q=closed:2024-07-25..2024-08-08+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues |
| 199 | +[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-07-25+org:haxefoundation&type=issues |
| 200 | +[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-07-25%22+language:Haxe&s=updated&type=repositories |
| 201 | +[lang ranking]: https://ossinsight.io/collections/programming-language/ |
| 202 | +[insights]: https://ossinsight.io/analyze/HaxeFoundation/haxe#overview |
| 203 | +[Haxe Discord]: https://discordapp.com/invite/0uEuWH3spjck73Lo |
| 204 | +[Armory Discord]: https://discord.com/invite/7jDud8R3dE |
| 205 | +[OpenFL Discord]: https://discordapp.com/invite/tDgq8EE |
| 206 | +[FeathersUI Discord]: https://discord.com/invite/SnJBC53 |
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