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+[date]: / "2025-03-27 09:30:00"
+[modified]: / "2025-03-27 09:53:00"
+[published]: / "2025-03-27 11:55:00"
+[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!"
+
+# Haxe Roundup 725
+
+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/events]` The next Haxe Roundup _Roundup_ [Discord Event](https://discord.gg/6mnaVZKG?event=1353683894976774186) is scheduled for Sunday 6th April 18:30. :studio_microphone:
+- IntelliJ Haxe `1.6.3` plugin has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.6.3)!
+- Building a Golang to Haxe compiler, go2hx! over on the Golang [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/golang/comments/1jew1ll/building_a_golang_to_haxe_compiler_go2hx_looking/).
+- Renaine Weekly Update `#7` - There are no secrets in this game [article](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585676804/renaine-a-game-about-overcoming-failure/posts/4342366).
+- IntelliJ Haxe plugin `1.6.5` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.6.5).
+- Moonshine.dev `1.3.0` has been [released](https://community.haxe.org/t/moonshine-dev-a-new-tool-for-streamlined-ui-design-in-haxe-with-feathers-ui/4453/6?u=skial).
+- FNF: The Pit Stop 2 content update [releases on March 31st](https://funkin.me/blog/2025-03-14/)!
+
+### Devlogs
+
+- Fraymakers: Experimental Character and Gameplay [Adjustment Patch](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/509575688903196872).
+- Northgard Road Map for [Early 2025](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/523085041260037200).
+- Wartales Community Update 5 [out now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/537721107195627131).
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+- Reflecting on the last 10 years as HaxeFlixel Treasurer [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/reflecting-on-10-122892844?post_id=122892844).
+- Twinspire Web: A New Macro oriented, HTML first web framework [announcement](https://community.haxe.org/t/twinspire-web-a-new-macro-oriented-html-first-web-framework/4558?u=skial).
+- IntelliJ Haxe plugin `1.6.2` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.6.2).
+- Harmonica physics based animation Go library [now works in Haxe](https://community.haxe.org/t/go2hx-work-in-progress/2821/16?u=skial) thanks to Go2Hx. :star:
+- Introducing Hunter, a CLI file watcher for Haxe [article](https://joshblog.net/2025/introducing-hunter-a-cli-file-watcher-for-haxe/) by Josh Tynjala. :star:
+- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, An impromptu [_"get to know the developers"_](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1338080465642328134/1346763711398023248) conversation started between several highly talented developers over in the ALCL sub channel. :star2:
+- Northgard patch notes for [`27/02/2025`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/497188075373334100) and [`20/02/25`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/541097445731336252).
+- Northgard [Uncharted Lands](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/705479191062119159) is now live on Kickstarter.
+- Wartales [2025 Roadmap](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/536594572115971437) and the [Soundtrack](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/537721107195626140) will be released March 6th.
+
+### Videos & Music
+
+- _None this week_.
+- :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.
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+- Haxe & Reflaxe mentioned in the Godot Programming Languages in 2025 [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdqSLz9ZpqQ&t=314s). :star:
+- PS5 AirPSX Released (Remote PS5 Management) [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH7Jx-7Mn4k).
+- AseFlixel Demonstration [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQUDOpHLVOc).
+
+### Jobs, Bounties
+
+- HaxeFlixel developer [needed](https://community.haxe.org/t/paid-work-looking-for-haxeflixel-programmer-needing-help-with-a-new-fighting-game-project/4556?u=skial) for new fighting game "Vague Power".
+- Volka Games are looking for a [Mobile](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/issues/1181) and [Web](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/issues/1182) frontend developer positions to work on Taonga: The Island Farm.
+- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_.
+
+#### Available for work
+
+- [Joey (PXshadow)](https://github.com/PXshadow) creator of [go2hx `git`](https://go2hx.github.io/) is 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!
+
+#### 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.
+
+### Previews & Demos
+
+#### Open Source
+
+##### Via [Haxe Discord] server
+- [Jeremy](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1350783016724598865) is _"still catching a few bugs, but [you] can now preview Loreline scripts right in vscode"_.
+- You can now [preview loreline stories](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1354478933973667900) within vscode from any beat declaration.
+- `[go2hx]`
+    + Improve IO [merged](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/pull/229).
+    + The golang io library is [now supported](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1350864480279593041) and works on the hl. cpp and eval targets.
+    + [Reflecting](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/issues/173#issuecomment-2741733771) on 2024 goals. :clap:
+    + Basic benchmark support in testing [pull request](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/pull/236).
+    + No Go dependency [update](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/pull/214#issuecomment-2748527384) and No Go dep2 [pull request](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/pull/239).
+    + Simplify interopability between Haxe code and go2hx compiled Haxe code [pull request](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/pull/241).
+    + [go-binary `git`](https://github.com/go2hx/go-binary).
+
+##### _Git Repos_
+
+- `[hxCompileU]` [hxSDL2 `git`](https://github.com/Slushi-Github/hxSDL2) - Haxe `@:native` bindings for SDL2 to do homebrew on Wii U.
+- `[openfl/lime]` Fix UTF8 conversions in `hb_buffer_add_utf8` [merged](https://github.com/openfl/lime/pull/1916).
+- [hxCompileU `1.30`](https://github.com/Slushi-Github/hxCompileU/releases/tag/1.3.0) has been released.
+- Heaps `2.1` has been [released](https://github.com/HeapsIO/heaps/releases/tag/2.1).
+- littleBigInt `0.1.9` has been [released](https://github.com/maitag/littleBigInt/releases/tag/0.1.9).
+- [stx_tap `git`](https://github.com/ohmrun/stx_tap) - Global Signal with both well typed and untyped capabilities.
+- [stx_expect `git`](https://github.com/ohmrun/stx_expect) - Composable Predicates.
+- [stx_prim `git`](https://github.com/ohmrun/stx_prim) - Unified primitive types in Haxe.
+- [stig `git`](https://github.com/ohmrun/stig) - Fast data representation that is valid Json and Edn in Haxe. 
+- [airflair `git`](https://github.com/haath/airflair) - Exhaustive airfare searching from the terminal.
+- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_.
+
+#### Closed Source
+
+- Chompy Spotlight: Ninja [Chompy](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h5o7fmnwunzm6ulnsn3mvskd/post/3ljsn7vpntc2p).
+
+##### Via [Haxe Discord] server
+
+- Why does everything I make explode [part 2](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1353834522231181454).
+
+### _Some_ Library Releases
+- [heaps-prefab `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/heaps-prefab)
+- [heaps-local-res `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/heaps-local-res)
+- [format `3.8.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/format)
+- [hxsignal `0.9.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxsignal)
+- [littleBigInt `0.1.9`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/littleBigInt)
+- [hlsdl `1.15.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hlsdl)
+- [hldx `1.15.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hldx)
+- [hashlink `1.15.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hashlink)
+- [heaps `2.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/heaps)
+- [extension-haptics `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extension-haptics)
+- [super-hscript `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/super-hscript)
+- [olib `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/olib)
+- [ludi-forms `1.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/ludi-forms)
+- [olib_model `1.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/olib_model)
+- [HxSDL2 `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HxSDL2)
+- [holi_ecs `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/holi_ecs)
+- [holi_macros `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/holi_macros)
+- [holi `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/holi)
+- _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.
+- [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.
+- [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.
+
+## Updates from the Haxe core
+
+### Current Proposals & Discussions
+
+- Develop constructor logic / better constructors [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/125)
+- Enhance `sys.net`: Add IP address types, support IPv6 and more [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/123).
+- Add Defer keyword [proposal](https://github.com/DawDavis/haxe-evolution/blob/defer/proposals/0000-defer.md).
+- 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
+
+44~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl].
+
+- Haxe `4.3.7` release [preparations](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12044).
+- `[hxcpp]` Allow overwriting default c++ standard for a group of files [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1200).
+- `[hxcpp]` Fix mismatching type and getter return on pointer [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12055).
+- `[hxcpp]` Fix broken ndk version cahcing [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1204).
+- Dont avoid exception wrapping on HL/Neko/Eval targets [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12049).
+- `[hlc]` Fix warning truncation double to float [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12046).
+- `[hscript]` Do not allow arrays without comma between values [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hscript/pull/138).
+- `[hxb]` Fix dump-dependencies when compiling through server [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12056).
+- `[hxcpp]` Haxe generates broke C++ code if property getter doesnt exist [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12058).
+- Analyzer const propagation typing fixes [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12059).
+- Type safe reflection - add `haxe.runtime.FieldHost` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12061).
+- `[hl]` Add version check to maintain compatible hl `1.14` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12064)
+- `[hl]` Bump default `hl_version` to `1.15` for Haxe 5 [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12065).
+- `[hxcpp]` Fix never getters [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12066).
+- `[hxcpp]` Return `null` sometimes inserted after throw [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12067).
+- Serializer: Implement `reset` method [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12068).
+- HashLink `1.15` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/releases/tag/1.15).
+- `[hxcpp]` Prevent closing socket handle twice [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1205).
+- `[ci/hl]` Use OCaml 5 for all jobs [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12073).
+- `[hl]` Use parallet run for opt [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12070).
+- `[jvm]` Make genjvm thread-safe [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12078).
+- Reduce shared data in analyzer [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12082).
+- Dun `-D dump` in parallel [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12081).
+- Move unification stacks into unification context [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12080).
+- `[hl]` Implement `hl_debug_break` for more architectures [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/765).
+- Make analyzer thread-safe [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12083).
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+- Haxe `5.0` preview 1 [milestones](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/milestone/24).
+- `[warnings]` Use `-w` instead of defines [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12013).
+- Haxe import/using irregulaties made more plain [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12017).
+- Module X does not define type error when using wildcard [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12014).
+- Macro defined module vs typedef [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12010).
+- Safe navigation issue with abstracts [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12012).
+- Allow using anonymous functions in operator expressions [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12015). :star:
+- Run `toString(null)` for explicit nullable abstract [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12019).
+- `Null<T>` should not satisfy type contraint `T` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12020).
+- Improve error for unexpected close xml tag [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12021).
+- `[display]` Do not consider `import.hx` as current module when its not [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12018).
+- Conflicting library versions error is missed when using multiple hxmls [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12022)
+- Remove unused null check in `Bytes.getString` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/12025).
+- `[hashlink]` Fix cast from void to dynamic cause segfault [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/754).
+- `-D analyzer-optimize` breaks binary operations on `hl.l64` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12031).
+- Local static vs macro expr remapping [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/12030).
+
+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 you 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:2025-03-06..2025-03-27+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
+[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2025-03-06+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
+[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2025-03-06%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