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### Core Changes

17~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl].
62~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl].

- Use whole import position when storing subtype import resolution data [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11732).
- `[hl]` Fix interface override function resolution [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11723).
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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:2024-06-27..2024-07-11+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-06-27+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-06-27%22+language:Haxe&s=updated&type=repositories
[last week]: https://github.com/search?q=closed:2024-07-11..2024-07-25+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-07-11+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-07-11%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
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[published]: / "2024-08-08 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/EliteMasterEric "Eric"
[contributor]: https://github.com/leonvn "Leon van Niekerk"
[contributor]: https://github.com/AlexHaxe "Alex"

# Haxe Roundup 715

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/events]` The next Haxe Roundup _Roundup_ [Discord event](https://discord.gg/wh2r8ABs?event=1269722098268508254) is scheduled for Sunday August 18th 18:45.
- Haxe `4.3.6` has been [officially released](https://community.haxe.org/t/haxe-4-3-6-released/4309?u=skial)! :tada:
- New HaxeUI [component explorer](https://community.haxeui.org/t/new-haxeui-component-explorer/624?u=skial) by Ian Harrigan! _[Haxe community thread](https://community.haxe.org/t/new-haxeui-component-explorer/4298?u=skial)_. :star:
- Feathers UI `1.3` - Drag and drop, Collapsible component, dispose() method and tons of bugs fixed [article](https://feathersui.com/blog/2024/08/01/feathers-ui-version-1-3-haxe-openfl-release-announcement/) by Josh Tynjala.
- VsHaxe `2.32.0` has been [released](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=nadako.vshaxe)! Includes support for the new Json RPC diagnostics introduced in Haxe `4.3.5` and recent nightlies. :star:
- The Watcher OUT NOW!! + Character 7 Update & Fraymakers at PAX West - July 2024 [Progress Update](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcleodgaming/fraymakers-the-infinitely-replayable-indie-platform-fighter/posts/4162483).
- Ohsat Games [Update 2024](https://www.ohsat.com/post/update-2024/).

#### Devlogs

- Dune: Spice Wars [`06/08/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4344369662311372499) patch notes.
- Dune: Spice Wars [Community Update `#3`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4344369662289739605) is out now.

##### _In case you missed it_

- Haxe `4.3.5` announcement [post](https://community.haxe.org/t/haxe-4-3-5-released/4293?u=skial)! :star2:
- Haxe IntelliJ plugin `1.5.6` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.5.6).
- [TilBuci](https://community.openfl.org/t/tilbuci-a-free-interactive-content-creator-with-openfl/13966?u=skial.bainn), a free interactive content creator made with OpenFL.
- Hxcpp: Ways to retain objects outside of Haxe? [question & answers](https://community.haxe.org/t/hxcpp-ways-to-retain-objects-outside-of-haxe/4294?u=skial).
- Bring It On! Full Release Date has been [announced](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2020460/view/4335361829048618741)!
- Renaine: [Enter the Dojo](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585676804/renaine-a-game-about-overcoming-failure/posts/3908950) article.
- Wartales Roadmap Update [`17/07/2024`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4365760492630422412).
- Northgard patch note for [`18/07/2024`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/4375893591785939433).

### Videos & Music

- [Rooftop Ambush](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU8f5GNqCRU) Scene from Level 4-2 "Cyralai" of Idosra.
- OpenFL [Monthly Roundup `#1`](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG9CACwYnxc) by Chris Speciale. :star:
- Haxe Roundup _Roundup_ Archive [Episode 6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW2U9GSZhzg).
- The Watcher from Slay the Spire [now in Fraymakers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLyl-7NAd-Q)!
- Gepatto is [having fun](https://mastodon.social/@[email protected]/112910895400364170) with Away3D Haxe on a RaspberryPi 5 and a micro:bit.
- The latest Asteroids Armory3D videos:
- [Player VFX](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpamSVv_0c).
- [Test Score](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1OkD6K5lw).
- :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_

- The latest Asteroids Armory3D video - [Player Collision](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrXtNMfNsYs).

### 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!

#### Job listings

- _None this issue_.

#### 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 issue_.

### Previews & Demos

#### Open Source

- Rock Paper Scissors [demo](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1268345356769427457) written in [FlowScript `git`](https://github.com/HaxelDev/FlowScript), a programming language coded in Haxe.

##### _Git Repos_

- polymod `1.8.0` has been [released](https://github.com/larsiusprime/polymod/releases/tag/v1.8.0).
- A JSONPatch evaluator for Haxe, now released on [HaxeLib](https://lib.haxe.org/p/jsonpatch/) and Git: [jsonpatch `git`](https://github.com/EliteMasterEric/jsonpatch). :star:
- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_.

#### Closed Source

- Jeremy Fa has added character [ladder climbing animation](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1266750036532793345).
- Ddmills is reworking the damage XP kickers [animation](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1266890657620819968).
- GenKit: Create dangerously efficient bindings [announcement post](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1268509269104525352).

### _Some_ Library Releases

- [hxpkg `1.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxpkg)
- [moonchart `0.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/moonchart)
- [snake-server `1.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/snake-server)
- [parallaxlt `0.0.5`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/parallaxlt)
- [hxluajit `1.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxluajit)
- [extension-androidtools `2.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extension-androidtools)
- [hxvlc `1.8.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxvlc)
- [tokentree `1.2.13`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tokentree)
- [feathersui `1.3.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/feathersui)
- [highlighter `0.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/highlighter)
- [markdown `1.1.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/markdown)
- [hx-promise-thenable `0.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hx-promise-thenable)
- [polymod `1.8.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/polymod)
- [jsonpatch `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/jsonpatch)
- [im-exporter-builder `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/im-exporter-builder)
- [haxe-extension-tools `1.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxe-extension-tools)
- _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 Defer keyword [proposal](https://github.com/DawDavis/haxe-evolution/blob/defer/proposals/0000-defer.md).
- 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

22~ updates have been made to Haxe since the [last issue][last week newurl].

- `[haxelib]` Added ANSI colouring to `haxelib help` command [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/637).
- `[haxelib]` Display current repository path when using `haxelib list` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/634).
- `[hashlink]` Fix TestInt64 [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11742).
- `[hxcpp]` Expose mbedtls xml config for external use [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1133).
- `[jvm]` Fix `--java out -D jvm` deprecation warning [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11739).
- `[js]` Call stack missing type names on JS in Chrome [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11735).
- `[hxcpp]` Null check interfaces [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11743).
- `[diagnostics]` Do not define `display` for json rpc diagnostics [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11746).
- `[hxcpp]` WinCrypt and Friends SSL implementation `draft` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1135).

##### _In case you missed it_

- Use whole import position when storing subtype import resolution data [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11732).
- `[hl]` Fix interface override function resolution [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11723).
- `[hlc]` Use uint64 instead of uint64_t for shift cast [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11721).
- `[neko]` Neko `2.4.0` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/neko/releases/tag/v2-4-0).
- Local static in inlined function gets optimized away with analyzer [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11725).
- Switch `Abstract<Null<Int>>` generation differ from `Null<Int>` [fixed](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11715),
- `[hxcpp]` HXCPP `4.3.49` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/releases/tag/v4.3.49).
- `[hxcpp]` `Struct<NativeEnum, EnumHandler>` does not work in switch expression [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1131).

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:2024-07-25..2024-08-08+org:haxefoundation+is:closed&type=issues
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2024-07-25+org:haxefoundation&type=issues
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2024-07-25%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

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