diff --git a/src/roundups/706.md b/src/roundups/706.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f92d10eb --- /dev/null +++ b/src/roundups/706.md @@ -0,0 +1,229 @@ +[_template]: ../templates/roundup.html +[date]: / "2024-04-04 09:00:00" +[modified]: / "2024-04-04 09:29:00" +[published]: / "2024-04-04 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/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` 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