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+[date]: / "2024-04-04 09:00:00"
+[modified]: / "2024-04-04 09:29:00"
+[published]: / "2024-04-04 11:59:00"
+[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!"
+[contributor]: https://github.com/EyeDaleHim "EyeDaleHim"
+
+# Haxe Roundup 706
+
+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.
+
+## Community Updates
+
+### News and Articles
+
+- `[upcoming/event]` The next Haxe Roundup _Roundup_ Discord [event](https://discord.com/events/162395145352904705/1219013893867962473) is scheduled for the 14th April at 19:30.
+- The latest compiler async io update from Aidan on [Object Lifetimes](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/9111#issuecomment-2028892207).
+- IntelliJ IDEA Haxe Plugin [version `1.4.47`](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.4.47) has been released.
+- Given only a reference to a method, can I get the instance the method belongs to in Haxe? [question & answer](https://community.haxe.org/t/given-only-a-reference-to-a-method-can-i-get-the-instance-the-method-belongs-to-in-haxe/4205?u=skial).
+- Minicology: E-Corp Intergalactic Almanac: The Nano-Tool [article](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4110170432154781712).
+
+#### Devlogs
+
+- Bring It On! [`0.14.16`](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/701911/v01416-bug-fixes-and-improvements-galore) bugs fixes and improvements galore!
+- Northgard patch notes for [`26/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4147325129091965584), plus, Claws & Jaws preview - [Wild Foes](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4147325129091159809).
+- Dune: Spice Wars patch notes for [`02/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4177725061518027039).
+- Wartales Roadmap Update for [`21/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4113548131862199218).
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+- Step up your testing game with UI tests [article](https://community.haxe.org/t/step-up-your-testing-game-with-ui-tests/4204?u=skial) with Haxeium. :star2:
+- ☠️Perilous Shores `1.6.4`: improved islands and peninsulas [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/perilous-shores-99908396).
+- 🏰Medieval Fantasy City Generator `0.10.2`: alleys view [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/medieval-fantasy-100431269).
+- Week of `2024/03/12`: the funkblog with factorio references... [article](https://funkin.me/blog/2024-03-12/).
+- Minicology E-Corp Intergalactic Almanac: Shape Your Own Planets [article](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/7353887524194745791).
+- Fraymakers EA Update `v0.6.8` - Training Mode Overhaul, Replay Options, and Optimization [article](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/4141694364920308627).
+- OpenFL `9.3.3` and Lime `8.1.2` releases [announcement post](https://community.openfl.org/t/openfl-9-3-3-and-lime-8-1-2-release/13902?u=skial.bainn).
+- Rivals and Allies Out Now for [Northgard](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4101161968274202265)!
+- Heros of [Dune Out Now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4154078631372669175)!
+- Dune: Spice Wars [`23/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4114674031772894115) and [`13/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4129310099714269768) patch notes.
+- Wartales [`13/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4116925200739190493) patch notes.
+- Northgard [`20/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4147325129070195965), [`19/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4101161968292119173) patch notes, [`11/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4101161968292119171) hotfix and Rival and Allies [`07/03/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4101161968277711324) patch notes.
+
+
+### Videos & Music
+
+- The Undertale Purple team has released [three new soundtracks](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwul-9oMpDXqNrSGzN3AQeGdcfbSnurvI) as sneak peeks.
+- Armory3d Tutorial 30 Game Over [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYy2jyI_7J4).
+- :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.
+- :memo: _Add a [video](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/video) related to Haxe_.
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+
+- Undertale Purple Announcement [Teaser](https://youtu.be/rjlOHruXsBA).
+- Friday Night Funkin' [Erect Mode Sampler](https://youtu.be/bkBjhkpOcUM) by Funkin' Crew.
+- Dune: Spice Wars | House Vernius of Ix [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch09cT3HG1M).
+- Armory3d Timer [tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LG3q8OYlzw).
+- Armory3d Functions [part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVL_eh2VjAs) and [part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_EijNlMFK0).
+
+### Jobs, Bounties
+
+- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_.
+
+#### Available for work
+
+- You can hire [Tim Hely](https://twitter.com/SeiferTim/status/1749544683980628036), a highly experienced Haxe & HaxeFlixel developer, with 20+ years of experience!
+- [Alex Johansson](https://twitter.com/alexvscoding/status/1621139055282126849) is looking for a part time/contractor role.
+- [Rudy Geslin](https://github.com/kLabz) is available for freelance work.
+
+#### Job listings
+
+- _None_.
+
+#### Bounties
+
+- Armory3D [bounties](https://github.com/armory3d/armory/labels/bounty) are available.
+- Keep an eye on the [Funkin Bounties](https://github.com/FunkinCrew/funkinBounties) repo for future items.
+- [Squidly](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1243925472121151488) has opened up [a bounties page](https://github.com/chosencharacters/squidBounties) for HaxeFlixel features.
+
+### Product Releases
+
+##### Via the [Haxe Discord] server
+- Slameron has released [Diced Up!](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1223318011382075453), a shooter where you get new perks and unlock new weapons as floors progress, available on [Newgrounds](https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/923658).
+- Zwodahs has released [Kadoko](https://zwodahs.itch.io/kadoko), a short deduction game, sudoku + poker.
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+
+- Dune: Spice Wars HouseVernius of Ix [available now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4154078631372415882)!
+- Northgard Steam Spring Sale has [started](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/5967904736247614611)!
+
+### Previews & Demos
+
+#### Open Source
+
+##### Community Showcase
+
+- The HaxeFlixel website received a new section [on the main page](https://github.com/HaxeFlixel/haxeflixel.com/pull/257) plus some minor tweaks.
+- [Michael Bickel](https://twitter.com/dazKind/status/1774451702864777546) has been _"messing with some secret Haxe engine work"_, creating a live coding prototype mixing bgfx and nanovg with cppia.
+
+##### Via the [Haxe Discord] server
+
+- Michael Bickel shows off [hot-reloading](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/565569107701923852/1224797174576058530) a HaxeUI project.
+
+##### _Git Repos_
+
+- haxe-strings `7.0.5` has been [released](https://github.com/vegardit/haxe-strings/releases/tag/v7.0.5).
+- [Copper-MC `git`](https://github.com/TheUnderName/Copper-MC) - Minecraft bedrock edition server written in Haxe.
+- [Haxe-UnRAR `git`](https://github.com/Snirozu/Haxe-UnRAR) - Haxe C++ native externs for UnRAR.
+- [blok.router `git`](https://github.com/blok-ui/blok.router) - Simple routing for Blok.
+- [jbuff `git`](https://github.com/onehundredfeet/jbuff) - JSON w/Buffer File Format.
+- [Emitter `git`](https://github.com/Dimensionscape/Emitter) - A tiny, fast, and lightweight signal emitter for Haxe.
+- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_.
+
+#### Closed Source
+
+- Ian Harrigan showcases [Glint Analytics](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1220349992150241342), a crypto data analytics visualization platform in closed beta, fully built in HaxeUI.
+- Cremini movement glitch or _shmoovement_ tech? in [Renaine](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1775380898906599574).
+- [Geokureli](https://twitter.com/Geokureli/status/1774947281877278741) has ported their old game, Gassy Rick Astley to HaxeFlixel for its 10 year anniversay! Play it now on [Newgrounds](https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/636783).
+
+##### Via the [Haxe Discord] server
+
+- Travis is still messing around with in the game colours of [Power Line Rider](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1220417223773126727). Plus a preview of the [new colour scheme](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1222932877218545727) for all three regions.
+
+### _Some_ Library Releases
+
+- [UnRAR `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/UnRAR)
+- [gmodhaxe `0.3.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/gmodhaxe)
+- [hxAwsSdk `0.0.7`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxAwsSdk)
+- [haxe-github `1.1.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxe-github)
+- [haxe-strings `7.0.5`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxe-strings)
+- [hxWebP `0.4.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxWebP)
+- [hxbun `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxbun)
+- [SScript `17.2.618`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/SScript)
+- [hxchart `0.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxchart)
+- [Emitter `0.9.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/Emitter)
+- [redistHelper `0.7.6`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/redistHelper)
+- [thrift `0.20.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/thrift)
+- _Check out the [most recent library releases](https://lib.haxe.org/recent/) on HaxeLib_.
+
+### People & Projects to support
+
+- [Axol Studio](https://axolstudio.com/) is a small independent game development studio, making games with and contributing to HaxeFlixel.
+- [Funkin' Crew](https://ninja-muffin24.itch.io/funkin) is making Friday Night Funkin', a cartoon rhythm gaming excellence.
+- [Patrick](https://www.patreon.com/gepatto) is creating Raspberry Pi 4 support for Haxe/Lime/OpenFL/HaxeFlixel.
+- [Josh Tynjala](https://github.com/sponsors/joshtynjala) is working on Feathers UI — open source, cross-platform UI components built with OpenFL.
+- [Pavel Alexandrov](https://ko-fi.com/yanrishatum) is primarily contributing to the Heaps engine and is the creator of format-tiled library.
+- [Ian Harrigan](https://github.com/sponsors/ianharrigan) is working on primarily HaxeUI, as well as hxArduino & hxWebSockets.
+- [Kaelan Evans](https://github.com/sponsors/kevansevans) is working on HxDoom, a Haxe adaption of Doom.
+- [Richard Oliver Bray](https://ko-fi.com/richardoliverbray) is teaching people the things he's learnt, like React, Typescript and Haxe.
+- [Alexander Gordeyko](https://www.patreon.com/axgord) is developing [Pony](https://github.com/AxGord/Pony), a Haxe open-cross-library.
+- [Andy Li](https://github.com/users/andyli/sponsorship) is working around the Haxe ecosystem: CI, packaging, docs and learning materials.
+- [Kevin Leung](https://www.patreon.com/kevinresol) is creating open source software libraries.
+- [Robert Konrad](https://www.patreon.com/RobDangerous), the Kha author, is creating Programming Toolkits.
+- [OpenFL](https://www.patreon.com/openfl) is creating free open source software.
+- [HaxeUI](https://www.patreon.com/haxeui) is creating an open source user interface libraries.
+- [HaxeFlixel](https://www.patreon.com/haxeflixel) is creating an open source, cross platform 2D game engine.
+- [Slava Ra](https://www.patreon.com/slavara) is creating improvements for FlashDevelop and HaxeDevelop.
+- [Mark Knol](https://www.patreon.com/markknol) is working on Haxe and its documentation.
+- [Dan Korostelev](https://www.patreon.com/nadako) is working on the Haxe compiler.
+
+## Updates from the Haxe core
+
+### Current Proposals & Discussions
+
+- Cast Specification changes for Haxe 5 [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/120).
+- Add Auto Closing [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/119).
+- Add additional mathematical constants and functions [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/117).
+- Additional syntax for safe navigation [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/114).
+- Add support for Typed metadata [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/111).
+- Add support for Extension of Abstracts [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/109).
+- Add package alias [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/105).
+- Add Integer data types [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/101).
+- Add Trailing Block Expressions [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/100).
+- Add Caller Tracking [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/99).
+- Add Constructor `this.arg` syntax [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/97).
+- Add new syntax for getters & setters inspired by the `C#` property syntax [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/96).
+- Add a type for meaningless values (similar to unit type) [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/95).
+- Add better Overload Support [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/93).
+- Add Static Extension Meta Functions [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/91).
+- 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).
+- Add Enum abstract instances [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/86).
+- `[RFC]` Xml Dsl's [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/60).
+- Add [Default values for enum parameters](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/27).
+- :memo: _Do you have an idea to improve Haxe? Consider [creating a proposal]._
+
+### Core Changes
+
+26~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl].
+
+- Apply `@:using` after build macros [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11625).
+- Missing type parameter infor when return type inferred from interface [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11624).
+- Delay macro build order change with `-D haxe-next` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11622).
+- `[hxb]` Detect need for local context in nested anons [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11617).
+- Catch missing standard library in init macros [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11621).
+- `[hashlink]` `Single` and `hl.F32` function args for `callMethod` stack issue [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/issues/670).
+- Fix `@:generic` with multiple calls [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11619).
+- `[hxcpp]` Abstract wrapping extern cannot find the extern [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1099).
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+
+- Iterable arg is not inlineable [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11602).
+- Fix cast error if `Std.string` fails [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11607).
+- Getter + incrememnt `haxe.Int64` variable compile error [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11605).
+- `[hxcs]` Adding dotnet core support to hxcs [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcs/pull/53).
+- `[hl]` Fixed hxbytes compare [closed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11610).
+- Only write default Connection header to HTTP requests if needed [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11604).
+- `[hashlink]` HL/C CArray code generation has unnecessary cast for known types [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11611).
+- Add `-D fail-fast` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11609).
+- `[hl]` Rework `Null<Int/Float/Bool>` comparison for spec/alloc [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11612).
+- `Reflect.hasField` returns false on property getters on the JavaScript target [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11613).
+- `[server]` Add define to see what modules trigger most invalidation [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11616).
+- `[hashlink]` Fix `UI8` assign on Linux [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/665).
+- `[macro]` Remove `CompilationServer.setModuleCheckPolicy` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11615).
+- `[hashlink]` Check for Vulkan or Metal request and don't force OpenGL [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/666).
+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.
+
+Take it easy everyone, stay safe and see next time. :peace_symbol: :dove:
+
+[benchmarks]: https://benchs.haxe.org/
+[nightly build]: http://build.haxe.org
+[creating a proposal]: https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution
+[last week]: https://github.com/search?q=closed:2024-03-21..2024-04-04+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
+[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-03-21+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
+[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-03-21%22+language:Haxe&s=updated&type=repositories
+[lang ranking]: https://ossinsight.io/collections/programming-language/
+[insights]: https://ossinsight.io/analyze/HaxeFoundation/haxe#overview
+[Haxe Discord]: https://discordapp.com/invite/0uEuWH3spjck73Lo
+[Armory Discord]: https://discord.com/invite/7jDud8R3dE
+[OpenFL Discord]: https://discordapp.com/invite/tDgq8EE
+[FeathersUI Discord]: https://discord.com/invite/SnJBC53