diff --git a/src/roundups/690.md b/src/roundups/690.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0af73e48 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/roundups/690.md @@ -0,0 +1,215 @@ +[_template]: ../templates/roundup.html +[date]: / "2023-08-10 10:02:00" +[modified]: / "2023-08-10 11:00:00" +[published]: / "2023-08-10 11:59:00" +[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` 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