diff --git a/src/roundups/700.md b/src/roundups/700.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..21b4a70a --- /dev/null +++ b/src/roundups/700.md @@ -0,0 +1,312 @@ +[_template]: ../templates/roundup.html +[date]: / "2024-01-11 10:17:00" +[modified]: / "2024-01-11 10:51:00" +[published]: / "2024-01-11 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/m0rkeulv "m0rkeulv" +[contributor]: https://github.com/SabeDoesThings "SabeDoesThings" + +# Haxe Roundup 700 + +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/upcoming]` The next [Haxe Roundup _Roundup_](https://discord.com/events/162395145352904705/1193650994295361598) over on the Haxe Discord server is scheduled for Sunday 21st January 18:30. +- IntelliJ IDEA Haxe plugin version [`1.4.21`](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.4.21) has been released. +- 4 Years of `go2hx` [post](https://community.haxe.org/t/go2hx-work-in-progress/2821/14?u=skial) and GitHub [timeline](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/issues/173). :star: +- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, NotBilly New Year's Haxe Discord [message](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/286485321925918721/1191170117443260416). +- Armory3D `2024.01` [Release Notes](https://armory3d.org/notes#2024.01) via [RPaladin](https://twitter.com/RPaladin_01/status/1742653784881537029). +- [Leo Bergman](https://twitter.com/leo_bergman/status/1743713001713098819) has posted threads about Haxe [Compilation Times](https://twitter.com/leo_bergman/status/1743713954038181912) and [Support for being declarative](https://twitter.com/leo_bergman/status/1744320305344979435) over on Twitter. +- 🍺Tiny Pubs `1.0.1` [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/tiny-pubs-1-0-1-94721098) by [Oleg Dolya](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1735776329985872352). +- Avdanced features available in HashLink `1.14` [documentation](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/wiki/Advanced-features) via [Nicolas Cannasse](https://twitter.com/ncannasse/status/1743366255942222296). +- Text to speech [question](https://community.haxe.org/t/text-to-speech/4133?u=skial). +- [Robert Konrad](https://twitter.com/robdangerous/status/1737832856523817359) might be available as a freelancer from this May, to work on console ports or performance work. + +#### Devlogs + +- Fraymakers Development Update - January 2024 (plus 2023 Recap!) [article](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcleodgaming/fraymakers-the-infinitely-replayable-indie-platform-fighter/posts/3997231). +- Dune: Spice Wars - Community Update `#2` [Out Now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/3880477976866234295)! + - > Changes to Conquest, UI/UX improvements & more! +- Wartales Patch Notes for [`15/12/2023`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3904122044546906569), [`19/12/23`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3904122044561154931), [`20/12/23`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3877100912014175784), [`21/12/23`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3877100912017745927) and [`04/01/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3877100912064216503). +- Northgard Patch Notes for [`21/12/23`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/3886108111275512235). +- Minicology Interstellar Intermission: [Catch Us in 2024](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/3878226811923584191)! +- Fraymakers [`0.6.3`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3904122509789956883) and [`0.6.4`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3904122509843799428) updates. + - > Input Eating Bug Fix + Fishbunjin Spinning Piledriver! +- Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower [`1.0.2`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2175640/view/3871471412549872805) update is out! + +##### _In case you missed it_ + +- HXCPP cross compilation MacOS to Linux [tutorial](https://community.haxe.org/t/hxcpp-cross-compilation-macos-to-linux/4104?u=skial). +- [Brace yourselves](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/588650/view/3899617640604482263), something NEW is coming from MotionTwin! +- Armory3D [December 2023](https://armory3d.org/notes#2023.12-title) release notes. +- 🍺[Tiny Pubs](https://www.patreon.com/posts/tiny-pubs-94469350) by [Oleg Dolya](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1734223271179039146). +- Minicology - Charting a Course for the Next Phase [article](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/3907498939957293865). +- Wartales - Pirates of Belerion: Lords of the Sea [announcement](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3899617640602126457), plus [The Art of Navigation](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3896239307770205989) and [trailer](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3896239307763412232). +- Northgard - Clan of the Owl is [out now!](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/3893986782156282989) + - _Plus the Winter Update, The Winter festival & more!_ +- Fraymakers Update `0.6.2` - [The Emote Update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3884980308706426127)! +- The [`1.2` Update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2348090/view/3904120607127340071) for Crop Rotation by [ZwodahS](https://twitter.com/ZwodahS/status/1731506432405872814). + +### Videos & Music + +- Scavenger Hunt in 2D Minecraft! (Mine Blocks `1.31`) [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnR7djDnkyo). +- Wartales, Pirates of Belerion | [Release Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPtyRzit46Q). +- Armory3d Community Channel - [I'm leaving](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T725r1FpWuE) video. +- Making TicTacToe Game Using Armory3d Part 1 Grid Setup [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohRRkBWGmSE). +- Making TicTacToe Game Using Armory3d Part 2 RayCaster [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg9XpOwTGHs). +- Armory3d Lesson 01 - Numbers and Operators [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIKkWNSYE0o). +- Armory3d Lesson 02 - Variables [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCf2_7oCccg). +- Armory3d Lesson 03 - Strings [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z_1l8nzAfk). +- Armory3d Lesson 04 - Boolean [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inHZcnikPrU). +- Short Armory3d gameplay [demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6DILyuwja8). +- Go! Go! PogoGirl running on Mega Drive [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPY87WWdDCE). +- Power Line Rider [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GETz5NUSaDk). +- :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_ + +- December release notes for Armory3D [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bM4YVgjkE8). +- G-Switch 4 [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1OXcqtHK50). +- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, [*I ported FNaF to HaxeFlixel*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhuauBcz444) video by [EyeDaleHim](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1172565073655496754/1179771840709795850). + +### 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 + +- Wartales: Pirates of Belerion - [Out Now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/3866967177986466449)! +- Bring It On! [Tundra](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/661769/v0141-tundra) `0.14.1` has been released! + - > The 7th and second-to-last level for Bring It On! has been released! +- [DCACLab](https://twitter.com/DCACLab/status/1739569076551233911) just launched a new analysis type: DC Sweep. Unleash its potential and elevate your analysis experience. +- [Gogoprog](https://twitter.com/gogoprog/status/1736493233331425633) updated Mariah Carnage [https://gogoprog.itch.io/mariah-carnage](https://gogoprog.itch.io/mariah-carnage) with a visual feedback when the player is hit! Have fun! + + +##### _In case you missed it_ + +- [LEVEL DEVIL](https://poki.com/en/g/level-devil) is a platformer that will make you curse my name then ask for more. by [Unept](https://twitter.com/Unept/status/1730620211228004510). +- [zzox (tyler)](https://twitter.com/zzo__x/status/1730996663697686747) made a grid-based real-time roguelike for a jam. You can [play it on itch.io](https://zzox.itch.io/depths). +- [Vasco](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1045089472204779531/1184308856550072410) has officially released the web version of G-Switch 4, made with HaxeFlixel. Play the game [online now](https://seriusgames.com/g-switch-4.html)! +- [Octaclone](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1180578838460235866/1180578838460235866) released [Preon demo](https://octaclone.itch.io/preon), made with HaxeFlixel. + +### Previews & Demos + +#### Open Source + +##### Community Showcase + +- [EZHeaps `git`](https://github.com/SabeDoesThings/EZHeaps) - EZHeaps makes making games in Heaps EZ. +- HxGodot [finally properly deals](https://twitter.com/dazKind/status/1740200994607419532) with GC & RefCounted. HxGodot also now supports documentation generation based on official GodotEngine docs with adjusted Haxe types by [Michael Bickel](https://twitter.com/dazKind/status/1740581622393762280). +- [SomeRanDev](https://twitter.com/SomeRanDev/status/1735814049034567829) previews _"the hookshot ability takes a bit of skill to combo with the wall-run"_ in a Haxe Godot demo. +- LDtk `1.5.0` has been [released](https://github.com/deepnight/ldtk/releases/tag/v1.5.0)! :star: + +##### Via [Haxe Discord] server + +- With contributions from `@AltronMaxX`, [`haxeget`](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1185591971071406253/1185712931883724860) now has Windows support and supports nightly builds! + +##### _Git Repos_ + +- `[reflaxe]` [haxe_swift `git`](https://github.com/epikowa/haxe_swift) - Reflaxe based compiler to generate swift code. +- DomKit `1.0` has been [released](https://github.com/HeapsIO/domkit/releases/tag/1.0). +- Heaps `2.0` has been [released](https://github.com/HeapsIO/heaps/releases/tag/2.0). +- [rewrite `git`](https://github.com/fourst4r/rewrite) - Small script that rewrites Haxe expressions with primitive pattern matching (inspired by gofmt). +- [spiel-server `git`](https://github.com/sidgames5/spiel-server) - A simple server for Spiel Messenger written in Haxe. +- [HxDiscordGateway `git`](https://github.com/SanicBTW/HxDiscordGateway) - Library to communicate with the Discord Gateway through WebSockets. +- [pbkdf2-haxe `git`](https://github.com/j-jzk/pbkdf2-haxe) - Haxe implementation of the PBKDF2 Algorithm for password hashing (library resurrection). +- [jsonhttphx `git`](https://github.com/dragsbruh/jsonhttphx) - Perform JSON-oriented HTTP tasks on all native (sys) platforms. +- [hlos `git`](https://github.com/ncannasse/hlos) - A toy operating system for HashLink VM. +- [air3 `git`](https://github.com/ninjamuffin99/air3) - Externs for Adobe AIR3, ported to Haxe 4. +- [epikowa_mocky `git`](https://github.com/epikowa/epikowa_mocky) - A Haxe 4/5 mocking library. +- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_. + +#### Closed Source + +- Thieves stole your armor? **Shotgun Time**! via [Clyde](https://twitter.com/clydegamedev/status/1735091982438129722). +- Renaine GIFS! + - Cute lil bird [walking back and forth](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1737149290647040168) all Egyptian like ok? + - Aeri's are speri's [with hats](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1737532328962896209). + - In Lower Factoria things... are not [going so good](https://twitter.com/RenaineGame/status/1737871298012037420). + - Help they are [struggling](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1738023581462757558) + - These [almost-perfectly looping gnomes](https://twitter.com/RenaineGame/status/1738235448810500496) have no idea their whole tileset is gonna be replaced in a few days, anyone gonna tell them? + - I updated [Holiday Chompy](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1738597080418120012) to the most recent sprite sheet so they're free to festively chomp once again. + - Someone left [all these presents](https://twitter.com/RenaineGame/status/1738967780861596077) for Chompy, any guesses to what's inside? + - He's just a lil guy, [look at em' go](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1739853481760985164). + - Personally im offended that you'd [rather break physics](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1740561498550985187) and sink into the floor than look at me. + - [_Speedy Speedy_](https://twitter.com/RenaineGame/status/1744394782913568872) 💨🫧. + +##### Via the [Haxe Discord] server + +- A [small demo](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1185979196560900146) of a digital circuit simulation app and a demo of [multiplexer builds](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1187787862280786011) in Logimimic. +- Trying to add a cartwheeling monkey to Power Line Rider by [travis_battles](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1192511273146007604). + +### _Some_ Library Releases + +- [pony `19.6`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/pony) +- [genes `0.4.11`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/genes) +- [ldtk-haxe-api `1.5.0-rc.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/ldtk-haxe-api) +- [echo `4.2.4`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/echo) +- [siteHX `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/siteHX) +- [HxDiscordGateway `git`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HxDiscordGateway) +- [hxsdl_ttf `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxsdl_ttf) +- [hxsdl_image `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxsdl_image) +- [haxework `2.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxework) +- [tink_domspec `0.5.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tink_domspec) +- [hxdr_mp3 `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxdr_mp3) +- [hxglad `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxglad) +- [HaxeGJClient `5.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HaxeGJClient) +- [neutralinojs `2.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/neutralinojs) +- [openfl-spine `1.8.8`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/openfl-spine) +- [zygameui `14.0.19`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/zygameui) +- [hx-astcenc `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-astcenc) +- [epicqr `0.9.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/epicqr) +- [json_http `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/json_http) +- [hx-chatgpt `0.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-chatgpt) +- [HxWebView `0.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HxWebView) +- [bootstrap_bundle `3.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/bootstrap_bundle) +- [hxvlc `1.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxvlc) +- [hlsdl `1.14.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hlsdl) +- [hxdx `1.14.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hldx) +- [domkit `0.3.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/domkit) +- [heaps `2.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/heaps) +- [format 3.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/format) +- [HaxeAL-Soft `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HaxeAL-Soft) +- [yukonio `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/yukonio) +- [godot-extension-api-typings `1.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/godot-extension-api-typings) +- [polybool `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/polybool) +- [flixel-text-input `2.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-text-input) +- [mc2it_theme `6.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/mc2it_theme) +- [hxpotpack `1.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxpotpack) +- [coroutine `2.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/coroutine) +- [yield `3.2.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/yield) +- [test-adapter `2.0.6`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/test-adapter) +- [hscript-iris `1.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hscript-iris) +- _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 + +- 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 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 + +25~ updates have been made to Haxe in the [last two weeks][last week newurl]. + +- Typedef vs. GADT [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11446). +- `[cpp]` Enum Type Checking [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11444). +- `[messageReporting]` Add config to use absolute positions [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11439). +- `[macro/draft]` MacroApi cleanup for Haxe 5 [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11433). +- Analyzer infinite loop with recursive enum values [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11429). +- Aidan Lee updates us with his progress on the Async IO API - [part 1](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/9111#issuecomment-1867806093) - [part 2](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/9111#issuecomment-1867901322). +- `[hxcpp]` Do not add host architecture if an arm architecture is set [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1079). +- Internal type parameter changes [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11436). +- Update hxcpp defines [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11455). +- `[lua]` Allow generating sourcemaps for Lua in the same format as JS [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11454). +- `[lua]` Fix bug in genlua causing significant slowdown in all loops [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11453), improving loop perf by 30% in limited testing. +- Internal dependency cleanup 2023 [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11451). +- Add `@:message.follow` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11448). +- Add generator-specific ocntext [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11471). +- `[ocamhaxe]` Move towards OCaml 5 [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/ocamhaxe/issues/9). +- A story of `cf_expr_unoptimiszed` vs `hxb` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11460). +- HashLink `1.4` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/releases/tag/1.14). +- `[js]` Wrong calculation for Int64 (ushr/add) methods [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11475). +- Missing field generation regression [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11472). +- Avoid creating TAnons from object declarations if we have an expected type [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11474). +- `[hxcpp]` GC Pinning [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1085). +- `[hashlink]` `try catch` set bug [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11466). +- Bucket typer delays [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11465). +- `[hxcpp]` Remove Haxe 3 code [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1083). +- `[macro]` `@:native` vs two macros [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11481). +- `[hxcpp]` Generate typed functions performance [update](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11151#issuecomment-1881635825) from Aidan Lee. +- `[hxb]` HXB finishing line [todo list](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11479). +- Remove some global state [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11483). +- Don't create a class field for every enum field [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11452). +- Add server/resetCache and use it in the server tests [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11482). + +##### _In case you missed it_ + +- Discrepancy in null-coalescing operator [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11425). +- Type operator `lhs` against expected type [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11428). +- No completion because of wrong type errors [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11422). +- `[js]` Wrong auto-generated constructor for a child class with rest args in constructor [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11426). +- HxOverrides undefined or missing members unless `--dce` set to `no` [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11427). +- `[js]` Add externs for the Web Share API [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11423). +- `[js]` Add externs for the Screen Wake Lock API [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11421). +- `[hashlink]` Added compute shader api [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/638). +- `[haxelib]` Move password hashing to server side [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/617). + +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 in the new year. :peace_symbol: :dove: :christmas_tree: + +[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:2023-11-30..2023-12-14+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues +[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2023-11-30+org:haxefoundation&type=issues +[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2023-11-30%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