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[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!"
[author]: https://twitter.com/teormech "Alexander Hohlov"
[contributor]: https://mastodon.social/@skial "Skial"

# Haxe Roundup 690

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

- `[events/inprogress]` The weeklong [HaxeJam 2023: Summer Jam](https://itch.io/jam/haxejam-2023-summer-jam) is in-progress with the theme Split and ends on August 13th hosted by [Logo](https://fosstodon.org/@logo/110669456878920488). Remember to [join](https://discord.com/events/162395145352904705/1126639776829816902) the Discord event.
- Armory 3D 2023.08 [release notes](https://armory3d.org/notes#2023.08) via [RPaladin](https://twitter.com/RPaladin_01/status/1687154156187140096).
- _"Papers, Please"_ is 10 years old! Also, [LCD, Please](https://dukope.itch.io/lcd-please), a _"Papers, Please"_ de-make no one asked for by [Lucas Pope](https://mastodon.social/@dukope/110855085215390245).
- [George Harpwood](https://twitter.com/harpwood_studio/status/1689199083167129600) has released [AseFlixel](https://harpwood.itch.io/aseflixel), the ultimate Aseprite Animation Code Exporter for HaxeFlixel.
- Removing function call in native [python code](https://community.haxe.org/t/removing-function-call-in-native-python-code/4004?u=skial) question.
- Hey, it's [the 5th Anniversary](https://twitter.com/motiontwin/status/1688941334999060480) of Dead Cells `1.0` launch this week!
- Kid Bubblegum is [gonna be playable](https://twitter.com/ohsat_games/status/1688871308455505920) at Sonic Amateur Games Expo 2023 this year.
- `[devlog]` Northgard: The Summer Update [is coming](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/3649657076905241643)!
- `[devlog]` Dune: Spice Wars | August Development [Update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/3669919470536152480).
- `[devlog]` Minicology BETA `0.11`: Filament Rig, new weapons, new armors [post](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/3655285941449580260).
- `[devlog]` Fraymakers Update `v0.5.13` - Quality of Life Updates and Bug Fixes [post](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3665419040608234669).
- :pushpin: Logo has been working on a [list of people](https://gist.github.com/logo4poop/fadba8956b7196d61a865e8f47cffe43) in the Haxe community on open platforms such as Mastodon.
- :pushpin: [Haxe.Social](https://haxe.social/) is a new _unofficial_ Akkoma instance for Haxe developers and projects.

##### _In case you missed it_

- 🔑[House Plan Generator `1.1.0`](https://www.patreon.com/posts/86852618): regular staircases and basements by [Oleg Dolya](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1685374932019040257).
- `[devlog]` Bring It On! `0.11` - The Volcano Update is [live](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/566548/v011-the-volcano-update-is-live-now)!
- `[devlog]` [WEEK OF 2023/08/01](https://funkin.me/blog/2023-08-01/): The Funkin' CREW in Toronto! post by [ninja_muffin99](https://twitter.com/ninja_muffin99/status/1686415535204978703).
- `[devlog]` [State of Ohsat `#26`](https://172068.seu2.cleverreach.com/m/14634685/546938-e1f27faf73ef9dc77a030bc3e9fe17e492d924959ff128a1dc575687cf00da3eb267a62987655e76f63522508e327a88): Back from Vacation.
- `[devlog]` Via the [Haxe Discord] server, [MichaelTheBirthdayRatz](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1101679621369499768/1101679621369499768) is working on [BEAT IT UP!!!!!!](https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=74526.0).

### Videos & Music

- [Short video](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1888884203) demonstrating Crowd Control in action.
- Kid Bubblegum YouTube shorts:
* Rotating [Platforms](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mKCQoEFwBQQ).
* Separated at [birth](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q7xoPrSnnYQ)?
* [Sewer Wallumps](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yu9GfeQFmnY).
- :memo: _Add a [video](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/video) related to Haxe_.

##### _In case you missed it_

- Bring It On! [Early Access Trailer 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcLQz10Cm1c)!
- JITTER Sandbox 2023 [07 28 21 25 46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxicaIFY1j0) demo.
- Kid Bubblegum shorts:
* [Gum gliding](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YM1Sxw731G8).
* [Nope](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B42V0BY6WG8)!
* [You Shall Not Pass](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4dafIgC6Hgk)!

### Jobs, Bounties

- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_.

#### Available for work

- You can hire [Tim I Hely](https://twitter.com/SeiferTim/status/1678522112699514884), a highly experienced HaxeFlixel developer!
- [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

- _None this week._

##### _In case you missed it_

- [Odd Verdure](https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/893426) by MondayHopscotch is available to play now on Newgrounds.

### Previews & Demos

#### Open Source

##### Community Showcase

- [HaxeFlixel](https://twitter.com/HaxeFlixel/status/1688620176873324544) messin with shaders. 🔦
- [Axol Studio](https://twitter.com/AxolStudio/status/1687487400610590720) has updated the documentation for [hx-crowdcontrol `git`](https://github.com/AxolStudio/hx-crowdcontrol). Also check out the [announcement post](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1137333557795237989/1137333557795237989) over on Haxe Discord, plus a few [more details](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/165234904815239168/1136567081568059452) from Tim I Hely.
- [New streets](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1689044302918225920): less visible mesh cells, nicer looking outskirts by Oleg Dolya.

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

- [MasterIO](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1138916792652279818/1138916792652279818) has recently released [streamscope `git`](https://github.com/MasterIO02/streamscope), a software to automate the recording of Twitch streams in real-time for archival purposes.
- [Copper_MC `git`](https://github.com/Copper-MC/Copper_MC) is a server software for Minecraft Bedrock Edition by [TheUnderName](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1137707884151570483/1137707884151570483).

##### _Git Repos_

- [MxOS `git`](https://github.com/SynicalMX/MxOS) - MxOS is an operating system made for ComputerCraft using Haxe.
- [character-template `git`](https://github.com/Fraymakers/character-template) - Fraymakers Character Template source code.
- [stage-template `git`](https://github.com/Fraymakers/stage-template) - Fraymakers Stage Template source code.
- [assit-template `git`](https://github.com/Fraymakers/assist-template) - Fraymakers Assist Template source code.
- [leaflethx `git`](https://github.com/bizouarn/leaflethx) - Haxe externs for LeafletJS `1.9.4` generated with dts2hx.
- Major rework into v2 for `hxdefold` by Haath, [draft pull request](https://github.com/hxdefold/hxdefold/pull/37).
- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_.

#### Closed Source

- Guess it now feels more [like some dark alley](https://twitter.com/deepnightfr/status/1688945876062941184) in Tenjutsu+ by Sébastien Benard. What do you think?
- Fully migrate [Crop Rotation](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348090/Crop_Rotation/)'s UI [from the old to the new](https://twitter.com/ZwodahS/status/1687768498624499712) by ZwodahS.
- Each stage in [Animal Arena](https://simpanen.carbonmade.com/animal-arena) has it's own mechanics. For example, [the Factory level](https://twitter.com/AdventIslands/status/1687844187155116032) features platforms that move vertically.
- Player_03 daily [updates](https://mastodon.social/@player_03@peoplemaking.games/110815572461968828) on getting Runaway compiling and working.
- [Ando](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1106006110479073340/1136973732292874271) has updated Kid Bubblegum's [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2441500/Kid_Bubblegum/) with new art assets and screenshots.
- The latest previews from Renaine:
- Three [hit combo](https://twitter.com/RenaineGame/status/1688944694460370945)! _kinda_
- Yea man, [preach](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1687154234775519236).
- Out of context Renaine [combat](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1687490842557087744).
- A little help [here](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1689299999665127425)?
- Mini HaxeFlixel custom intro roundup:
- Part 1 of a custom [logo](https://twitter.com/Coolguy_Game/status/1688013065319514112) for the game by coolguy simulator.
- A custom [intro](https://twitter.com/doodslr/status/1688987777415651328) by Doodslr.
- Coolest custom [intro](https://twitter.com/mista0uterverse/status/1689037349047738376) in the wild wild west by Mr0uterverse.
- Custom [splash screen](https://twitter.com/AxolStudio/status/1689061842264416256).

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

- Rarusel is [trying to replicate](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1136642938038919299) MegaMan Battle Network in Haxe.
- Kid Bubblegum showcase:
* Doing some smaller tasks to get back into the swing of things. Bombs now have [an area of effect](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1106006110479073340/1137420371663003688) and also hit enemies
* Made some tunes for [the casino stage!](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1106006110479073340/1138905452546117843)

### _Some_ Library Releases

- [flixel-demos `3.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-demos)
- [tink_domspec `0.4.4`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tink_domspec)
- [hx-crowdscontrol `1.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-crowdcontrol)
- [SScript `4.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/SScript)
- _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

- 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 Shading [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/108) with alt [macro solution](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/108#issuecomment-1500970329).
- 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 Traits [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/98).
- 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

18~ updates have been made to Haxe in the [last week][last week newurl].

- No completion for `@:forwardStatics` with typedef [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11291).

##### _In case you missed it_

- Double `Null<T>` wrapping when inferring nullable type [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11286).
- `[hxcpp]` `HXCPP_GC_MOVING` CFFI crash [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1061).
- `@:structInit` meta callback argument [feature request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11287).

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 you next week. :ua:

[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:2023-08-03..2023-08-10+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2023-08-03+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2023-08-03%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
[Deepnight Discord]: https://discord.gg/xRMdA4er

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