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[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!"
[contributor]: https://github.com/m0rkeulv "m0rkeulv"

# Haxe Roundup 707

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

- HaxeUI `1.7.0` has been [released](https://community.haxeui.org/t/haxeui-v1-7-released/603?u=skial)! 🌟
- With _lots_ of new CSS features, new styles, new components, new animations, an impressive community showcase and Ian's plans for the `2.0` release!
- _HaxeUI is one of those projects that inspires you with each release & update._ :clap:
- IntelliJ IDEA Haxe Plugin version [`1.5.1`](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.5.1) and [`1.5.2`](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.5.2) have been released!
- The [latest comments](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/119#issuecomment-2054095645) from the Auto Closing proposal.
- The [latest comments](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/issues/120#issuecomment-2044553775) from the Cast Specification discussion.
- [Aidan Lee's](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11554#issuecomment-2050512301) latest update on Coroutines for Haxe.
- 🏰 Medieval Fanatasy City Generator `0.11.1`: [Improved Map Labels](https://www.patreon.com/posts/102377277) by Oleg Dolya.
- First Offical Fraymakers Workshop Contest: [Unique Assists](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcleodgaming/fraymakers-the-infinitely-replayable-indie-platform-fighter/posts/3997250)!
- Minicology is Launching on [April 25th 2024](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4195740093456290182)!
- Minicology E-Corp Intergalactic Almanac: [Procedural Generation](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4195740093442705621).
- HaxeFlixel Site Update [announcement](https://haxeflixel.com/blog/17-site-update/).

#### Devlogs

- Northgard beta patch notes for [`11/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4187859428605917179) and [`04/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4164214896043761331).
- Dune: Spice Wars patch notes for [`10/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4192363028231797153).
- Wartales - The Tavern Opens! [release date](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4205873827111339684) has been announced. :beers:

##### _In case you missed it_
- 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).
- 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).


### Videos & Music

- Armory3D Tutorial 31 Shop [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOJpg4csPQ).
- Armory3D Tutorial Asteroids Introduction [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soTlx6QUGNE).
- :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_

- 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).

### 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.

#### 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

- _None this week_.

##### _In case you missed it_
- 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.

### Previews & Demos

#### Open Source

##### Community Showcase

- [Tim Hely](https://twitter.com/SeiferTim/status/1778145595242189110) has added the [FlxGameOfLife](https://haxeflixel.com/demos/FlxGameOfLife/) demo to HaxeFlixel's list of demos.

##### Via the [Haxe Discord] server

- [hmm-rs `git`](https://github.com/ninjamuffin99/hmm-rs) by [ninjamuffin99](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1227092217701601300).

##### _Git Repos_

- [dla-anim `git`](https://github.com/j-jzk/dla-anim) - Diffusion-limited aggregation animation generator.
- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_.

#### Closed Source

- _None this week_.

### _Some_ Library Releases

- [SScript `18.6.618`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/SScript)
- [flixel `5.7.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel)
- [flixel-ui `2.6.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-ui)
- [hxvlc `1.4.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxvlc)
- [extension-androidtools `2.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extension-androidtools)
- [flixel-templates `2.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-templates)
- [newgrounds `2.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/newgrounds)
- [refreshed_logging `0.0.2-beta`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/refreshed_logging)
- [hxnodejs `12.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxnodejs)
- [haxeui-pdcurses `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-pdcurses)
- [haxeui-heaps `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-heaps)
- [hxWidgets `1.12.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxWidgets)
- [haxeui-winforms `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-winforms)
- [haxeui-pixijs `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-pixijs)
- [haxeui-openfl `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-openfl)
- [haxeui-nme `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-nme)
- [haxeui-kha `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-kha)
- [haxeui-flixel `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-flixel)
- [haxeui-hxwidgets `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-hxwidgets)
- [haxeui-html5 `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-html5)
- [haxeui-core `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxeui-core)
- [peote-view `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/peote-view)
- [ase `2.0.4`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/ase)
- _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].

- Cleanup error positions [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11630).
- Add support for binary literals [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11627). ⭐
- `0b1000`, `0b10_00`, `0b10_00i32`
- `[hxb]` Unbound type parameter issues [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11628).
- `[macro]` Macro build order [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11634) & discussion.
- `[macro]` Display failing macro for `Build failure` errors [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11635).
- `[macro]` Catch eval runtime failures when decoding [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11633).
- `[haxelib]` Migrate server to Haxe 4 [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/627).
- `[macro]` Apply `@:native` for extern enum [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11636).

##### _In case you missed it_

- 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).

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:2024-04-04..2024-04-18+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-04-04+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-04-04%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

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