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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/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

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