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[_template]: ../templates/roundup.html | ||
[date]: / "2024-05-16 10:40:00" | ||
[modified]: / "2024-05-16 11:07:00" | ||
[published]: / "2024-05-16 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/leonvn "Leon van Niekerk" | ||
[contributor]: https://github.com/ThePlank "plank" | ||
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# Haxe Roundup 709 | ||
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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. | ||
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## Community Updates | ||
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### News and Articles | ||
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- `[upcoming/event]` The next [HaxeJam 2024: Summer Jam](https://itch.io/jam/haxejam-2024-summer-jam) is scheduled for June 9th till June 15th! | ||
- 🏡Village Generator `1.5.4`: spotlight and improved roads [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/village-1-5-4-104226049) by Oleg Dolya. | ||
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#### Devlogs | ||
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- Minicology [`1.13` patch notes](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4194617370616304677): QoL, Farming and... Ladders! | ||
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##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- Minicology: [A small thank you](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4170972198121780986)! | ||
- Minicology E-Corp Intergalactic Almanac: [Celebrating Farming Fest](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4170972198132198221)! | ||
- Minicology: FAQ - [10 Things](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4172097464038389928) Every Space Traveler Should Know! (And 6 More). | ||
- Northgard Claws & Jaws is [Out Now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/6206598133843484328)! | ||
- Wartales: The Tavern Opens is [Out Now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/7571188824230135611)! | ||
- Minicology `1.0.4`: [The First Big Update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4170972198135288222). | ||
- 🍺Tiny Pubs `1.3.0`: [Universal Pub Profile](https://www.patreon.com/posts/tiny-pubs-1-3-0-103335095) by [Oleg Dolya](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1785403844093944105). | ||
- Dune: Spice Wars patch notes for [`29/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4212630494679879791) and [`23/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4179978763398467255). | ||
- Minicology patch notes for [`1.01`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4170972198126032099) and [`1.03`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/4170972198126243008) snapshot. | ||
- Northgard Claw & Jaws hotfix for [`26/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4185608896914350073) and patch notes for [`25/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4185608896906876573) and [30/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4185608896929237540). | ||
- Wartales patch notes for [`26/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4178853497460727147) and [`19/04/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4170971564132492289). | ||
- Fraymakers patch notes for [`0.6.9`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/4221637059938124631) - New Autolink Angle, Bug Fixes, and Quality of Life. | ||
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### Videos & Music | ||
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- Bring It On! Coming Soon [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OVPCsZc1E0). | ||
- The latest Asteroids Armory3D series video updates: | ||
- [Test Cursor Rotation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYOVVXuZVEY) | ||
- [Player Rotation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whMmnWDTIX4) | ||
- [Game Init](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sSL7DEaIak) | ||
- [Player Opacity](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFXV4WwTcng) | ||
- :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_. | ||
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##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- The latest Asteroids Armory3D series video updates: | ||
- [Create Scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SOJ7megOhs) | ||
- [First Material](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av2FpCer6fM) | ||
- [Add Player](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwO1YnrI1zw) | ||
- [Player Base](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv5QBZ2iW8A) | ||
- [Player Input](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQWdwu6afR4) | ||
- [Clean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZMR60uPomE) | ||
- [Test Rotation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1yOBsSLQbk) | ||
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### Jobs, Bounties | ||
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- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_. | ||
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#### Available for work | ||
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- 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. | ||
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#### Job listings | ||
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- Clockwork Acorn is [looking for an experienced](https://community.haxe.org/t/paid-work-looking-for-experienced-haxe-w-openfl-developer-to-finish-porting-our-game-to-mobile-fully-remote/4240?u=skial) Haxe developer to port their game Jetstream to iOS and Android. :new: | ||
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#### Bounties | ||
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- 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. | ||
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### Product Releases | ||
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- [Increpare](https://twitter.com/increpare/status/1788719974002917430) has released Tetrarch made with HaxeFlixel. | ||
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##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- Funkin Crew has released the ["WeekEnd 1" update](https://twitter.com/FNF_Developers/status/1785472037550465042) to Friday Night Funkin'. | ||
- SabeDoesThings just finished making his second game in Heaps.io [Pewzerk](https://sabedoesthings.itch.io/pewzerk). | ||
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### Previews & Demos | ||
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#### Open Source | ||
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##### Community Showcase | ||
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##### Via the [Haxe Discord] server | ||
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- Discord user plankdev is developing a game framework called [lemons](https://github.com/LemonsFramework). Updates can be found of the project's [forum post](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1234218972896039002). | ||
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##### _Git Repos_ | ||
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- Implement almost full support for MacOS for reflaxe.CPP [merged](https://github.com/SomeRanDev/reflaxe.CPP/pull/48). | ||
- [hxbigio `git`](https://github.com/Dimensionscape-LLC/HxBigIO) - Small library for dealing with large Buffers of Int64 size. | ||
- [crossbyte `git`](https://github.com/Dimensionscape-LLC/crossbyte) - CrossByte: A versatile cross-platform framework offering essential tools and utilities for streamlined application development across diverse environments. | ||
- [hxgemini-api `git`](https://github.com/GuineaPigUuhh/hxgemini-api) - Haxe functions to use the Gemini AI Integration. | ||
- [tetratch-fouromino `git`](https://github.com/increpare/tetratch-fouromino) - HTML5 game made with HaxeFlixel. | ||
- [hx-pbuflib `git`](https://github.com/AngelDTF/hx-pbuflib) - Adds extensive buffer features with structuring and prototyping support via abstractions for simple code writing. | ||
- [aedifex `git`](https://github.com/Dimensionscape-LLC/aedifex) - Cross-platform command-line build tool. | ||
- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_. | ||
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#### Closed Source | ||
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- The blowing mechanic has been added back to the [Jitter Game](https://twitter.com/JitterGame/status/1789171714896654843). | ||
- The wacky exciting world of pulling switches in [Renaine](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1790462592026308768). | ||
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### _Some_ Library Releases | ||
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- [hxal `1.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxal) | ||
- [hxsdl `0.4.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxsdl) | ||
- [flixel-addons `3.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-addons) | ||
- [hxdefold `2.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxdefold) | ||
- [pbuflib `0.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/pbuflib) | ||
- [hxvlc `1.5.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxvlc) | ||
- [SScript `21.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/SScript) | ||
- [hx-sync-thenable `0.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-sync-thenable) | ||
- [hx-thenable `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-thenable) | ||
- [torchsfunctions `0.5.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/torchsfunctions) | ||
- [bind `0.5.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/bind) | ||
- [httpmore `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/httpmore) | ||
- [extension-androidtools `2.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extension-androidtools) | ||
- [refreshed_logging `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/refreshed_logging) | ||
- [HxBigIO `0.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HxBigIO) | ||
- [datachannel `1.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/datachannel) | ||
- [flxgif `1.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flxgif) | ||
- [hxUnicode `0.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxUnicode) | ||
- _Check out the [most recent library releases](https://lib.haxe.org/recent/) on HaxeLib_. | ||
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### People & Projects to support | ||
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- [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. | ||
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## Updates from the Haxe core | ||
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### Current Proposals & Discussions | ||
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- 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]._ | ||
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### Core Changes | ||
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23~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl]. | ||
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- `[struct-init]` Ignore non-physical fields [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11662). | ||
- `[ci]` Make mac univeral builds more universal [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11663). | ||
- `[hxb]` Ignore invalidations during display requests [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11660). | ||
- Don't bind foreign type paramaters in definition mode [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11658). | ||
- `[hxb]` Signature dependencies part 2 [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11659). | ||
- Valid redefinition work [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11657). | ||
- `[cpp]` Fix abstract class functions with default values [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11667). | ||
- `[macro]` Reification pattern matching regression [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11670). | ||
- Fix `-D dump-dependencies` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11669). | ||
- `[hxb]` Add define to opt out of hxb cache [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11668). | ||
- `[macro]` Don't choke on namePos for reification pattern matching [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11671). | ||
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##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- Add memory print that support details for macro interpreter [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11644). | ||
- `[hl]` Add `-D hl_w_null_compare` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11640). | ||
- `[eval]` Macro interpreter memory leak, up to 24GB RAM usage observed [discussion](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11642). | ||
- `[tests]` Add more Null op tests [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11641). | ||
- `[hxcpp]` `@:generic` ignores `@:unreflective` [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1102). | ||
- `[hashlink]` Fix multiple instances of undefined behaviour and crashes when using ubsan [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/677). | ||
- `[ci]` Switch to GitHub CI [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1106). | ||
- `[hxb]` Load less dependencies during display requests [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11650). | ||
- `[hxb]` Only enable timers with `-D hxb-times` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11649). | ||
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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. | ||
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Take it easy everyone, stay safe and see next time. :peace_symbol: :dove: | ||
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[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:2024-05-02..2024-05-16+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues | ||
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-05-02+org:haxefoundation&type=issues | ||
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-05-02%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 |