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+[date]: / "2024-08-24 14:47:00"
+[modified]: / "2024-08-24 15:00:00"
+[published]: / "2024-08-24 15:00:00"
+[description]: / "The latest news covering the Haxe community, featuring upcoming talks, the latest HaxeLib releases, game previews and lots more!"
+
+# Haxe Roundup 716
+
+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 Events](https://discord.gg/DbvCrEe7?event=1274803651965227008) is scheduled for Sunday September 1st at 18:45.
+- How to convert `haxe.macro.Type` to `Expr`? [answered thread](https://community.haxe.org/t/how-to-convert-haxe-macro-type-to-expr/4313?u=skial).
+- Macro or feature for dynamic field access? [answered thread](https://community.haxe.org/t/macro-or-feature-for-dynamic-field-access/4312?u=skial).
+- IntelliJ Haxe plugin `1.5.9` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/intellij-haxe/releases/tag/release-1.5.9).
+- 🏰Medieval Fantasy City Generator `0.11.2`: small improvements and bug fixes [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/109852547) by Oleg Dolya.
+- Wartales: The Pits - Mastering Combat [article](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1527950/view/4336488998015025580).
+- 🏡Village Generator `1.6.2`: shading [article](https://www.patreon.com/posts/110526365) by Oleg Dolya.
+
+#### Devlogs
+
+- Fraymakers Update `0.7.1` - Mini Bug Fixes [devlog](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/6274157756309635472).
+- Dune: Spice Wars [`13/08/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4344370297367269157) and [`22/08/24`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/4256551372635406685) patch notes.
+- Bring It On! [`1.0.1`](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/782881/v101-bug-fixes), [`1.0.2`](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/783588/v102-bug-fixes), [`1.0.3`](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/786005/v103-minor-fixes) and [`1.0.4`](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2020460/view/4247544173390735641) patch notes.
+- Clumsy Cat Kitchen `1.2` - Gamemode changes & Newgrounds release [update](https://themysticsword.itch.io/clumsy-cat-kitchen/devlog/779801/version-12-gamemode-changes-newgrounds-release).
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+
+- 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/).
+- 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.
+
+### Videos & Music
+
+- Bring It On! Available Now on Steam and Itch.io [release trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjjd6IrO20Q).
+- Easy and advanced no-code actions for RPG Playground [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqR_KzXVwy8).
+- The latest Asteroids Armory3D videos:
+   - [Score Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1OkD6K5lw).
+   - [Score Part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqurPqd3y0U).
+   - [Camera Shaking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ULiHqgx9Cc).
+- Wartales: The Pits [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtiDxp67NuM).
+- New Cortex Renderer `#1` [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjqdzZzXSs8).
+- :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_
+
+- [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/@gepatto@fosstodon.org/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).
+
+### 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
+
+- Bring It On! `1.0.0`, the Full Release, is Now Live! available on [itch.io](https://axolstudio.itch.io/bring-it-on/devlog/782603/v100-is-now-live) and [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2020460/view/6759426324989856950)! :star:
+- Dead Cells: [Update 35](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/588650/view/6100774879119621994) - The End is Near is now live!
+- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, [Diced Up!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181770/Diced_Up/) by [slameron](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1276608911025111113) has _"new features from the Newgrounds version include online multiplayer, bosses, a new weapon, and more!"_
+- _None this issue_.
+
+### Previews & Demos
+
+#### Open Source
+
+- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, [Eric](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/162664383082790912/1274124413616525313) _"spent sometime updating PickHaxe to work with Minecraft `1.21`"_.
+
+##### _Git Repos_
+
+- `[json2object]` Nightly Safe Macros [pull request](https://github.com/elnabo/json2object/pull/98).
+- `[lime]` Set correct paths for `ndll` for `linuxarm` and `linuxarm64` on RaspberryPi [pull rquest](https://github.com/openfl/lime/pull/1834).
+- [warui `git`](https://github.com/oyeboi/warui) - A DOMkit UI library for Heaps.
+- [haxe-func `git`](https://github.com/cocrafts/haxe-func) - Func (TON) target for Haxe that make Smart Contract development easier, made with Reflaxe.
+
+#### Closed Source
+
+- _Nothing this issue_.
+
+### _Some_ Library Releases
+
+- [lcov `5.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/lcov)
+- [bootstrap_bundle `3.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/bootstrap_bundle)
+- [hxpkg `1.3.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxpkg)
+- [electron `32.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/electron)
+- [fuse `0.1.8`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/fuse)
+- [architect-js `0.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/architect-js)
+- [architect-core `0.0.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/architect-core)
+- [HaxeStdRevamped `1.0.0-alpha`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/HaxeStdRevamped)
+- [moonchart `0.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/moonchart)
+- _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]` Check for different urls when running `haxelib git` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/640).
+- `[haxelib]` Show progress in git based installs [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/641).
+- `[haxelib]` Change the order of `haxelib git` submodule installation [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/638).
+- `[hxb]` Split `hxb read` timers [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11747).
+- `[hxcpp]` Fix callstack retrieval in critical error handler [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1143).
+- Implement `Int128` [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11750). :star:
+
+##### _In case you missed it_
+
+- `[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).
+
+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