From 9f69304313ae7563229ab2c2d0807596ff1e3de8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: skial Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:51:29 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Closes #1068 --- src/roundups/670.md | 201 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 201 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/roundups/670.md diff --git a/src/roundups/670.md b/src/roundups/670.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..aaf18c5f --- /dev/null +++ b/src/roundups/670.md @@ -0,0 +1,201 @@ +[_template]: ../templates/roundup.html +[date]: / "2023-03-23 10:19:00" +[modified]: / "2023-03-23 10:50:00" +[published]: / "2023-03-23 12:00:00" +[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!" +[contributor]: https://twitter.com/teormech "Alexander Hohlov" + +# Haxe Roundup 670 + +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/162395145352904705/1084594631741800699) is this Sunday 26th March at 18:30 over on [Haxe Discord] server. +- Haxe Delegates `1.0.0` [Release](https://community.haxe.org/t/haxe-delegates-1-0-0-release-faster-type-safe-function-types/3908?u=skial) - Faster Type-Safe Function Types. :star: +- The [ammer `git`](https://github.com/Aurel300/ammer) library [manual](https://aurel300.github.io/ammer/) has been rewritten & released. :clap: +- Fraymakers March 2023 [Backer Update](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcleodgaming/fraymakers-the-infinitely-replayable-indie-platform-fighter/posts/3759612). +- The HaxeFlixel [showcase page](https://twitter.com/HaxeFlixel/status/1638248168100962305) has been updated. +- `[devlog]` Papers, Please `1.4.11` [update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/239030/view/3711568338042670114). +- Feathers UI `1.1.0` for Haxe and OpenFL has been [released](https://feathersui.com/blog/2023/03/17/feathers-ui-version-1-1-haxe-openfl-release-announcement/)! +- Ceramic `1.0.0` has been [released](https://github.com/ceramic-engine/ceramic/releases/tag/v1.0.0)! + - > This is a big release that adds initial support of LDtk projects as well as `.ase`/`.aseprite` files reading. It is also the occasion to reach the symbolic `v1.0` version number, to say: hey, you can actually use Ceramic right now! +- :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_ + +- [Nicolas Cannasse](https://twitter.com/ncannasse/status/1633925392695263232) has received the Person of the Year award at Pégases 2023. The prize was awarded by the Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. And "Dune: Spice Wars" [got Best Technological Innovation award](https://twitter.com/AcademieJV/status/1633928427282608128) at Pégases 2023 by Académie des Arts et Techniques du Jeu Vidéo. +- Chibi Ninja Shino Kun is [Out Now!](https://www.ohsat.com/post/chibi-ninja-shino-kun-released/) +- `[devlog]` Fraymakers `0.5.6` Update: Online Freeze Improvements [post](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3668783426291638667). +- `[devlog]` Papers, Please `1.4.10` [update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/239030/view/3672161126007802786). +- `[devlog]` Dead Cells fixing Mac crashes, Steam Deck save issue, softlock in DLC [changelog](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/588650/view/3656398527305636627). +- `[devlog]` A _"village square"_ [thread](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1635421376113680384) by Oleg Dolya. + +### Videos & Music + +- Basic vehicle controller in [Armory 3D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZjylqyxNxs&widget_referrer=haxe.io). +- Get access to networking nodes in Armory 3D [short](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pwis6QY13EQ&widget_referrer=haxe.io). +- Using Bundled scripts in Armory 3D [short](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vg6IGjrvhw4&widget_referrer=haxe.io). +- :memo: _Add a [video](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/video) related to Haxe_. + +##### _In case you missed it_ + +- [Color grading](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQoXA2dzTII&widget_referrer=haxe.io) in Armory 3D. +- Color ID Masks [in ArmorPaint](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjLNLrAmZo&widget_referrer=haxe.io). + +### Jobs, Bounties + +- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_. + +#### Looking for work + +- [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 + +- Backend Haxe devs wanted to make PVP deltarune fangame [listing](https://community.haxe.org/t/paid-work-looking-for-backend-haxe-developpers-to-make-a-pvp-deltarune-fangame-positions-open/3902?u=skial). :new: +- Ysbryd Games is looking for HaxePunk porters for a [potential future title](https://community.haxe.org/t/ysbryd-games-is-looking-for-haxepunk-porters-for-a-potential-future-title/3894?u=skial). :new: +- [Sean James McKenzie](https://twitter.com/baconandgames/status/1620835229937307653) of Armor Games Studios is looking for a team experienced in porting Haxe games to console. +- Corrun is looking for an experienced [Haxe programmer](https://community.haxe.org/t/paid-work-looking-for-an-experienced-haxe-programmer-to-make-a-deltarune-engine/3793?u=skial) to make a deltarune engine. + +#### 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. +- Basic Platformer Pathfinding AI for HaxeFlixel `$150` [bounty](https://github.com/chosencharacters/squidBounties/issues/5). +- [Squidly](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1243925472121151488) has opened up [a bounties page](https://github.com/chosencharacters/squidBounties) for HaxeFlixel features. + +### Product Releases & Announcements + +- _Nothing this week._ + +##### _In case you missed it_ + +- [Crop Rotation](https://zwodahs.itch.io/crop-rotation)'s new build is live!! More QOL. The game now has a [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348090/Crop_Rotation/) also. via [ZwodahS](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1070564912469921906/1085034396312154145). + +###### From the [Haxe Discord] :key: server + +- [Crop Rotation](https://zwodahs.itch.io/crop-rotation) `0.0.5` is live! With new mechanic : Crop Set. via [ZwodahS](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1070564912469921906/1079768301800005784). +- [Cherry On Top](https://drewbys-games.itch.io/cherry-on-top) is a cherry-throwing arcade microgame made by [Markl](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1079620009120247878) for Nokia jam using HaxeFlixel. +- [Fish, Man](https://spinlandgames.itch.io/fish-man-prototype) is a score-chaser game with a built in leaderboard by [tissproper](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1080525708771741757). + +### Previews & Demos + +#### Open Source + +##### Community Previews + +- HxcodecPlus [dev build `005`](https://twitter.com/Rapper_GF_Dev/status/1636649726798970881) : 32bit, 24bit, and 16bit wav file support playback is here! Previously emitting silence!! + +##### From the [Haxe Discord] :key: server + +- [Robert Borghese](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1086138931151638548) _"spent way too long making custom dox theme for my documentation. Finally its [ready to go](https://robertborghese.github.io/reflaxe)!"_ +- [FryChat `git`](https://git.team-prism.rocks/FryingPan/kick-chat-overlay) - A somewhat basic overlay for kick and twitch chat. Built with [using Haxe](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1088172333975486504/1088172333975486504). +- [onewm `git`](https://github.com/bwkam/onewm) - Window manager agnostic framework to ease the configuration of window managers by [Rynite](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1086999947825643530/1086999947825643530). +- [Justin](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1086493861876092978/1086493861876092978) continues to work on [iterMagic `git`](https://github.com/nanjizal/iterMagic) by improving _"the readme with examples, try.haxe links and corrected some errors"_. +- [go2hx `git`](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx) gets a complete [rewrite](https://github.com/go2hx/go2hx/issues/163) of its `Map` implementation by [PXshadow](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1020578706743365632/1086921186652471386). +- Check out the latest [examples `git`](https://github.com/BlueLangDev/Blue-Examples/) repo for [Bluelang](https://github.com/BlueLangDev/Blue) by [magnumsrt](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1079482062148481165/1086747662671421460). + +##### _Git Repos_ + +- [intl.hx `0.5.0`](https://github.com/cedx/intl.hx/releases/tag/v0.5.0) has been released. +- [TerrasavrStandardLibrary `git`](https://github.com/YAL-Game-Tools/TerrasavrStandardLibrary) - Terrasavr's standard item library. +- [nanokontrol `git`](https://github.com/tong/nanokontrol) - Wrapper to access a korg nanokontrol device using webmidi. +- [hx-webgpu-types `git`](https://github.com/shakesoda/hx-webgpu-types) - Haxe WebGPU externs for JS. +- [wtri `git`](https://github.com/tong/wtri) - Embeddable Haxe/sys web server. +- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_. + +#### Closed Source + +- Unicycle Legend - _"an absurd platforming "sport" with 120 obstacle-filled levels"_ [preview](https://twitter.com/Unept/status/1636741949347733504) by Unept, made in Stencyl . + +### _Some_ Library Releases + +- [haxe-delegates `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxe-delegates) +- [goap `0.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/goap) +- [astar `2.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/astar) +- [parasol `0.0.4`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/parasol) +- [intl `0.5.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/intl) +- [feathersui `1.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/feathersui) +- [tink_domspec `0.4.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tink_domspec) +- _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 package alias [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/105). :new: +- 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 + +50~ updates have been made to Haxe in the [last week][last week newurl]. + +- Operator overloading with ambiguous enum fails [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11029). +- Display `Context.error` and `Context.info` messages in diagnostics [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11021). +- `[eval]` Fix event loop [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11028). +- `[hxcpp]` Fix SSL network error exception [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1036). +- `[hashlink]` Update mbedtls [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/594). + +##### _In case you missed it_ + +- Resolve non platform specific file before hitting cache [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11017). +- Completion on first structure field should not fallback to top-level [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11018). +- Alternative message reporting modes [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10863). +- Trailing commas [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11009). +- `[lua]` Int32/64 overflows incorrect [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11013). +- `[java]` Functional interface support [draft pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11019). + +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. + +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:2023-03-16..2023-03-23+org:haxefoundation+is:closed +[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2023-03-16+org:haxefoundation +[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2023-03-16%22+language:Haxe&s=updated&type=Repositories +[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