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[date]: / "2022-02-24 09:27:00" | ||
[modified]: / "2022-02-24 10:06:00" | ||
[published]: / "2022-02-24 12:00:00" | ||
[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!" | ||
[contributor]: https://twitter.com/teormech "Alexander Hohlov" | ||
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# Haxe Roundup 616 | ||
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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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- Daily Speed-Scrabble-Bananagrams-like… with a Destructive Twist word game [announcement](https://community.haxe.org/t/word-game-lettershredder-com/3472?u=skial) of [LetterShredder.com](https://lettershredder.com/) by Jeff Ward! :star2: | ||
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##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- HaxeUI `1.4` in-depth release [article](https://community.haxeui.org/t/haxeui-v1-4-released/428?u=skial) by [Ian Harrigan](https://twitter.com/IanHarrigan1982/status/1492446474927493123). :star2: | ||
- The first [RPG Playground GAME NIGHT](https://twitter.com/RPGplayground/status/1493040294635335680) will be on Friday Feb 18 @ 7pm-9pm EST. :star: | ||
- [Feathers UI Devlog `#41`](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feathersui/feathers-ui-cross-platform-components-for-haxe-and-openfl/posts/3428587): RouterNavigator path parameters and redirects, lime-openfl-maven-plugin, TodoMVN and HN Reader samples. :star: | ||
- [Dan Hett](https://twitter.com/danhett/status/1491862833117732864) _"had a chance to go deep on the writing and production of Closed Hands with [`@gamedevdotcom`](https://twitter.com/gamedevdotcom/), if you're interested in why the game exists and how we managed it, have a peek!"_. | ||
- Introducing: [House Harkonnen](https://steamcommunity.com/games/1605220/announcements/detail/3130567123246874443) in Dune: Spice Wars. | ||
- Introduction to the [Haxe programming language](https://www.insomnia.gr/forums/topic/787143-%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%B3%CF%89%CE%B3%CE%AE-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B7-%CE%B3%CE%BB%CF%8E%CF%83%CF%83%CE%B1-%CF%80%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BC%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%8D-haxe/) tutorial (in Greek) by [Harpwood](https://twitter.com/GeorgeHarpwood/status/1491778696448983045). | ||
- [Timothy Ian Hely](https://twitter.com/SeiferTim/status/1493258545181216774) is still working on new Snippets for HaxeFlixel. Do you have suggestions or want to help us out? | ||
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### Videos & Music | ||
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- Fraymakers [share](https://twitter.com/FraymakersGame/status/1495095042054123523) _"Where the pain grows"_ soundtrack, with the high quality version on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXHW_Le9YyM&widget_referrer=haxe.io). | ||
- Vallas Alarm System [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjzpPBIo7qk&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by [Merrak](https://twitter.com/merrak/status/1495071121556783108). | ||
- Adding physics to a HaxeFlixel game with Echo [part 6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TeFulbFROU&widget_referrer=haxe.io) | Substates | Pausing updates | Pause screen by Richard Oliver Bray. | ||
- Make potions from BAT WINGS indie game [devlog](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5YKyXIgJMQ&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by RPG Playground. | ||
- Mixing Combat Mechanics from My Favorite Games? [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDw_N1YdIk4&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by Isaac. | ||
- [Outtakes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Ur63HzBk4&widget_referrer=haxe.io) - Why do you make programmers lives so hard? by StoryDev. | ||
- [In Your Books](https://twitter.com/InyourbooksGame/status/1495113493925748738) - A Letter? [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAhzRSTmdvk&widget_referrer=haxe.io). | ||
- [Dune: Spice Wars Dev Chat](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1301029779) stream VOD. | ||
- [Will Blanton](https://twitter.com/x01010111/status/1494027126030405632) started tik-tok account and posts [micro devlogs there](https://www.tiktok.com/@0x01010111). | ||
- How to color grade water in Armory3D game engine with blender [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_q4RYLKtPk&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by Exceptional 3D tutorials. | ||
- :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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- Rogue of Vallas Lighting [Demonstration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8as_CUqFTJM&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by Merrak. | ||
- Adding physics to a HaxeFlixel game with Echo [part 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATuZhGLLsnU&widget_referrer=haxe.io) | Overlap triggers by Richard Oliver Bray. | ||
- Importing assets on iOS [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVaQee_oRBU&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by ArmorPaint. | ||
- Armory3D and blender versions [explained](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqOQZw3tP-U&widget_referrer=haxe.io) - Why Armory doesn't use normal blender by Exceptional 3D tutorials. | ||
- Armory3D in 2022 | Is it good now? [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CqgYiDDfHE&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by Exceptional 3D tutorial. | ||
- Ingame Menu added game [devlog](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSx1cTwJq5c&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by RPG Playground. | ||
- I Made a Game with Ecological Mechanics! [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4twuhL2fRUA&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by Isaac Denner. | ||
- Did You Miss It? - Week `#2` Programming [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi3cV3irwmw&widget_referrer=haxe.io) by StoryDev. | ||
- Dune: Spice Wars - [First Gameplay Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lFx4wfc8Tc&widget_referrer=haxe.io). | ||
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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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#### Looking for work | ||
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- [Rudy Geslin](https://github.com/kLabz) is looking for full-time remote work. | ||
- [Peter Achberger](https://twitter.com/PeterAchberger/status/1395000255301799936) is available for freelance work. | ||
- [Andreas Drewke](https://twitter.com/andreas_drewke/status/1388457246275821571) is looking for a freelancer job or part time job. | ||
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#### Job listings | ||
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- [Shiro Games](https://twitter.com/shirogames/status/1488530669257076745) are looking for a talented [marketing director](https://shirogames.com/jobs/marketing-director/) to join them! :new: | ||
- ScottPlusPlus is [looking to hire a Haxe developer](https://twitter.com/ScottPlusPlus/status/1485395961304129538), ideally with web experience, to help with consultation and code-reviews for a couple hours per week. :new: | ||
- ZAVOD Games (Moscow, Russia) are [looking for a Senior Haxe developer](https://hh.ru/vacancy/49549643) to work on Taonga: the Island Farm. :new: | ||
- Frontend Game Developer [job offer](https://community.haxe.org/t/frontend-game-developer-in-moscow-russia/3354?u=skial) in Moscow, Russia. | ||
- AS3 to JavaScript (React) via Haxe [job offers](https://community.haxe.org/t/as-3-to-js-react-via-haxe/3337?u=skial). | ||
- Little team is [looking for a Haxe developer](https://gamedev.ru/job/forum/?id=264871) to work on HTML5 games. | ||
- Nexters (Moscow, Russia) [are looking for a Haxe developer](http://hh.ru/vacancy/47978869) to work on Hero Wars. | ||
- Nexters (Moscow, Russia) are [looking for a Haxe developer](https://hh.ru/vacancy/44231541) to work on the web-version of their project [Throne Rush](https://nexters.com/throne-rush). | ||
- Shiro Games are looking for a [Senior Game Programmer](https://shirogames.com/jobs/senior-game-programmer/). | ||
- The team behind Forge of Empires at InnoGames is looking for a Haxe developer, feel free to contact [Dan Korostelev](https://twitter.com/nadako/status/1316448129479311360) in case of any questions! More info can be found [at the company's website](https://www.innogames.com/career/detail/job/frontend-developer-haxe-video-game-forge-of-empires/). :recycle: | ||
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#### Bounties | ||
- The team at SoccerTutor are offering a bounty to get this `[cpp]` issue [8400](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/8400) fixed. :new: | ||
- Basic Platformer Pathfinding AI for HaxeFlixel `$150` [bounty](https://github.com/chosencharacters/squidBounties/issues/5). | ||
- [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 & Announcements | ||
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- [Dune: Spice Wars](https://dunegames.com/) official website. | ||
- Football Bin Fling! Play it now available on [itch.io](https://janogames.itch.io/footballbinfling), by [Jano Games](https://twitter.com/jano_games/status/1494608581039169569). | ||
- [Unept](https://twitter.com/Unept/status/1496595045972992004) has released [Into The Pit](https://poki.com/en/g/into-the-pit), now live on Poki, made with Stencyl. | ||
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##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- [Wartales](https://twitter.com/Wartales_Game/status/1493897047581376513) is `20%` off till the end of February the 20th on Steam! | ||
- Bad Soccer Manager is available on iOS by [Jano Games](https://twitter.com/jano_games/status/1493493135112032256) made in Stencyl. | ||
- [Andrej](https://twitter.com/ohsat_games/status/1493601967217725449) has released version `1.0.3` of Go! Go! PogoGirl with a _"much requested feature: A timer that tracks and saves your best times, so you can try to speedrun the game!"_ | ||
- New ArmorPaint [builds are out](https://twitter.com/luboslenco/status/1492153849016111110) on iOS and Android. More to come! | ||
- [MOTO RUN 3310](https://miriti.itch.io/moto-run-3310) by [Michael Miriti](https://twitter.com/michael_miriti/status/1493190100930465792). | ||
- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, [Mig Moog](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/943333270949593149) has finished [The Zoo Game](https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/832888) and [open sourced](https://github.com/migmoog/Zoo) it. | ||
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### Previews & Demos | ||
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#### Open Source | ||
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##### Community Previews | ||
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- Moonshine IDE `3.3.1` and SDK Install `3.2.0` have been [released](https://twitter.com/MoonshineIDE/status/1496099711203393536)! | ||
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##### _Git Repos_ | ||
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- [polymod `1.5.0`](https://github.com/larsiusprime/polymod/releases/tag/v1.5.0) has been released. | ||
- [gelavolt `git`](https://github.com/doczi-dominik/gelavolt) - A fanmade version of Japan's favorite puzzle fighter! | ||
- [Haxe-ExtraFeatures `git`](https://github.com/RobertBorghese/Haxe-ExtraFeatures) - Provides extra features not available in vanilla Haxe. | ||
- [tanks `git`](https://github.com/PXshadow/tanks) - Instant game, `WIP` tanks multiplayer game. | ||
- [hxcppdbg `git`](https://github.com/Aidan63/hxcppdbg) - Experimental HXCPP debugger using lldb or the Windows debugger engine. Also check out the [video](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/945094026061832193) preview over on the [Haxe Discord] server. | ||
- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_. | ||
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#### Closed Source | ||
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- Hashlink running in WebAssembly by [AxGord](https://twitter.com/axgord/status/1494404735004254209). :star: | ||
- New GIF from Addlemoth by mauve: [ahaha she's perfect](https://twitter.com/mauvecow/status/1494958948159397891). | ||
- _"The part of [level design](https://twitter.com/merrak/status/1495254229807730691) [Merrak] finds the most surprisingly difficult is ignoring [their] inner OSHA"_. | ||
- [Squidly](https://twitter.com/squuuidly) continue streaming development of Renaine. Here are new GIFs from it: | ||
* Make like [a throwing axe](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1494436734733635585) and spin your way in. | ||
* Making [a quiet mountain town](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1496614206178689024) and maybe programming a gnome or two. | ||
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##### From the [Haxe Discord] :key: server | ||
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- Swordcube is [making Subpar Rhythm](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/944070097121705995) game. | ||
- Naoya shared new [GIF from `WIP` game](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/944289155746254859). | ||
- Frying☆Pan shared couple of GIFs showing [platform fighter progress](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/944828028222074903). | ||
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### _Some_ Library Releases | ||
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- [texter `1.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/texter) | ||
- [extra-features `1.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extra-features) | ||
- [mc2it_theme `1.7.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/mc2it_theme) | ||
- [bootstrap_bundle `1.3.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/bootstrap_bundle) | ||
- [hxyarn `0.1.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxyarn) | ||
- [redistHelper `0.5.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/redistHelper) | ||
- [slick_addons `1.4.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/slick_addons) | ||
- [polymod `1.5.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/polymod) | ||
- [modular `0.14.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/modular) | ||
- [bytesize `0.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/bytesize) | ||
- [echo `4.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/echo) | ||
- [vector-math `2.4.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/vector-math) | ||
- [test-adapter `2.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/test-adapter) | ||
- _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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- [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. | ||
- [Lubos & contributors](https://armory3d.org/fund) are creating Armory, an open source 3D game engine in Blender. | ||
- [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. | ||
- [Eric Bishton](https://www.patreon.com/EricBishton) is creating the Haxe plugin for IntelliJ IDEA. | ||
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## Updates from the Haxe core | ||
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### Current Proposals & Discussions | ||
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- 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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33~ commits have been made to Haxe compiler in the [last week]. | ||
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- `[tests]` Restore Flash tests [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10599). | ||
- `[hl/php]` Enable sqlite tests and others [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10597). | ||
- `[lua]` Minimal implementation of ssl [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10593). | ||
- Implement `Context.withImports` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10602). Check out the [example usage](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/blob/719bb651dda9e0d85be3cc23ec0ff76cbefc2e2c/tests/unit/src/unit/issues/Issue10537.hx) :star2: | ||
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#### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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- `[neko]` Migrate to PCRE2 library [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/neko/pull/249). | ||
- `[hxcpp]` Fix Unicode file operations [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/981). | ||
- Semaphores and condition variables [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10503). | ||
- Null coalescing operator [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10428). | ||
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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. | ||
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Take it easy everyone, stay safe and see you next week. :ua: | ||
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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:2022-02-17..2022-02-24+org:haxefoundation+is:closed | ||
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2022-02-17%22+language:Haxe&s=updated&type=Repositories | ||
[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 |