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[date]: / "2022-11-24 10:10:00"
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[published]: / "2022-11-24 12:00:00"
[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://twitter.com/skial "skial"
[contributor]: https://github.com/IPv6 "Ilja Razinkov"

# Haxe Roundup 655

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/event]` Join the next Haxe Roundup _**Roundup**_ [discord](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/286485321925918721/1041460507732889731) voice chat on November 27th.
- `[planning/event]` UK Meet Spring 2023 [discussion](https://community.haxe.org/t/uk-meet-spring-2023/3754?u=skial).
- Flixel `5.0.0` has finally been [released](https://twitter.com/HaxeFlixel/status/1594776213628899331)! With [Flixel-addons `3.0.0`](https://twitter.com/HaxeFlixel/status/1595172226529394689) being released alongside.
- [HaxeFlixel 5 Released](https://gamefromscratch.com/haxeflixel-5-released/) review by [Game From Scratch](https://twitter.com/gamefromscratch/status/1595102965018361858).
- Learning Haxe for experienced coders [thread](https://community.haxe.org/t/learning-haxe-for-experienced-coders/3772?u=skial).
- Richard Oliver Bray's upcoming [Let's make a browser multiplayer game in Haxeflixel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-jrX6mu6g4&widget_referrer=haxe.io) stream link.
- [Addlemoth Dev Update](https://mauve.itch.io/addlemoth/devlog/455067/addlemoth-dev-update-november-2022): November 2022 by [mauve](https://twitter.com/mauvecow/status/1595520655122104320).
- Fraymakers [Tester Build Update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3519029136644016814) `0.4.12` notes.
- Minicology public alpha `0.8.7.1` [devlog](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471700/view/3493133438790860091) - Woperator Abilities, Crates, Turrets and more!
- Dune: Spice Wars - Air & Sand [Update](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/5023230335810476687) release.

##### _In case you missed it_

- Dead Cells - Fancy helping us test some new Dead Cells [content in December?](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/588650/view/5455575900545681832)
- Fraymakers - Tester Build Update `v0.4.10` - Frame Lengthening Support for Online Mode [article](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/5758442975474289869).
- Dune: Spice Wars [had been nominated](https://twitter.com/DuneSpiceWars/status/1592464344100454400) for Best Sim / Strategy at this year's The Game Awards. [Go cast your vote now!](https://thegameawards.com/nominees/best-sim-strategy)
- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, A [Big update](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1020058709386330133/1042178274530435104) from Aidan Lee on Hxcppdbg progress. :star:

### Videos & Music

- Dune: Spice Wars | Air & Sand [cinematic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8IbMwyOk8M&widget_referrer=haxe.io).
- [Networking tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmaG_JFmn0Q&widget_referrer=haxe.io) / multiplayer games in Armory 3D.
- Merrak added some [new NPC AI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57MdxAk5Usw&widget_referrer=haxe.io) to Rogue of Vallas.
- [EyeDaleHim](https://twitter.com/him_dale/status/1594685539311325184) has recreated the [Tender Treats credits in HaxeFlixel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lm1WeGWseg&widget_referrer=haxe.io).
- A New Assist [Joins Fraymakers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcrdQtIEpgs&widget_referrer=haxe.io)!
- :memo: _Add a [video](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/video) related to Haxe_.

##### _In case you missed it_

- Let's Play Bring It On! [Episode 01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2bOpiudW1A&widget_referrer=haxe.io) - Featuring Black Magix.
- New tilesets on [RPG Playground](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o1DRceIrHU&widget_referrer=haxe.io).
- Animated plants in Armory 3D [tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HqsRFteGKo&widget_referrer=haxe.io).

### Jobs, Bounties

- :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_.

#### Looking for work

- [Rudy Geslin](https://github.com/kLabz) is available for freelance work. :new:

#### Job listings

- Fire Falcom are [actively looking](https://community.haxe.org/t/fire-falcom-is-actively-looking-for-gaming-platform-programmers/3685?u=skial) for Gaming Platform Programmers.
- Hacksaw Studios are looking for a [Haxe developer](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/issues/992) to join their team working on the core framework. EU candidates preferred & position is remote friendly. :eu:
- Saga Education, _"a leading provider of in-person and online tutoring products, currently has multiple openings for Software Engineers"_, [Staff Software Engineer](https://www.sagaeducation.org/careers?gh_jid=5973477002), plus [one other](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/issues/974) technical positions. :us:
- Little team is [looking for a Haxe developer](https://gamedev.ru/job/forum/?id=264871) to work on HTML5 games.
- Shiro Games are looking for a [Senior Game Programmer](https://shirogames.com/jobs/senior-game-programmer/).

#### Bounties
- Five new Armory3D [bounties](https://github.com/armory3d/armory/labels/bounty) have been listed. :new:
- 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

- An open Wartales beta for the highly anticipated co-op mode [had been launched](https://twitter.com/Wartales_Game/status/1593245065815543808). Join their official [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/ezMam6Mjvq) to gain access now.
- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, [G-Switch Creator](https://www.seriusgames.com/gscbeta.html) beta is a running platformer with level editing and sharing. [Game made by Vasco](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1045089472204779531/1045089472204779531) with HaxeFlixel, back-end server code with NodeJS.

##### _In case you missed it_

- TD2S [changelog `14.11.22`](https://kurt-c0caine.itch.io/td2s/devlog/451781/changelog-141122).

### Previews & Demos

#### Open Source

##### Community Previews

- Via the [Haxe Discord] server, a [new showcase of Hxcppdbg](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1020058709386330133/1043937176896937986) by Aidan Lee: improved exception handling, when the target is paused due to an exception you can use the special `$exn` variable in the evaluator to access the thrown object.
- [Introducing HxCodec+](https://twitter.com/Rapper_GF_Dev/status/1593155356464930816)! a upcoming HaxeFlixel/OpenFLl library capable of playing audio/video formats on native and HTML5. With the ability to speed up playback and stream mp3, wav, flac and more formats with easy implementations!
- [Jérémy Fa](https://twitter.com/jeremyfaivre/status/1594053305772146689) continues to improve Ceramics documentation, with the latest update adding a guide about [Components](https://ceramic-engine.com/guides/components/).

##### _Git Repos_

- Ceramic `0.17.5` has been [released](https://github.com/ceramic-engine/ceramic/releases/tag/v0.17.5).
- `[cosy]` Add entity component system functionality [draft pull request](https://github.com/anissen/cosy/pull/5).
- [Nanjizal](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1045122504043270174/1045122504043270174) has updated L-System library to Haxe 4 and renamed it to [lsystemx `git`](https://github.com/nanjizal/lsystemx/blob/master/README.md).
- _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_.

#### Closed Source

- [Cornell Daly](https://twitter.com/bojjenclon/status/1595538229024923656)'s game engine will have full keyboard/controller support complete with rebinding.
- Squidly is [getting things more organized](https://twitter.com/squuuidly/status/1595569099614060544) on the dev tool side of things for Renaine (there are 500 or so level pieces and counting).
- Merrak is making progress with new levels [for Rogue of Vallas](https://twitter.com/merrak/status/1593488347061706753).
- Some animated Flixel 5 logos:
* HaxeFlixel [splash screen made in 3D](https://twitter.com/lunarcleint/status/1595130008896294914).
* Reanimated [the Intro](https://twitter.com/Neapollyice_/status/1594650655473508353).
- New screenshots and a GIF from `WIP` game Tenjutsu+ by Sébastien Benard:
* Everything looks better with [some proper lighting](https://twitter.com/deepnightfr/status/1593276558084608000)!
* When I was a kid, Prince of Persia [spikes TERRIFIED me](https://twitter.com/deepnightfr/status/1593664346005147648).
* Tenjutsu+ is the extended version of Sébastien's last [Ludum Dare entry](https://deepnight.itch.io/tenjutsu-48h). The gameplay was completely reworked and now features a campaign mode, and infinite scoring mode and ~10 enemy types.
- Some news and videos about [Chibi Ninja Shino-kun](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2175640/Chibi_Ninja_Shinokun_Treasure_of_Demon_Tower/):
* [Ando](https://twitter.com/ohsat_games/status/1593252136053182467)'s [newsletter subscribers](https://www.ohsat.com/staticpage/newsletter/) should now have received access to the early build of Chibi Ninja Shino-kun!
* The official [key art](https://twitter.com/ohsat_games/status/1593605326275764224).
* That [dude looks chunky](https://twitter.com/ohsat_games/status/1594047942524276736). Wonder what he OH NO NO NO.
* [Watch out](https://twitter.com/ohsat_games/status/1595494942960455682), or you'll end up with ninja pancake.

##### From the [Haxe Discord] :key: server

- 47rooks hash basic materials [working with control of light color](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1037563228194082820/1043733471627071569) in their OpenGL with OpenFL and Lime project.
- [New screenshot](https://discord.com/channels/162395145352904705/1041380289169068072/1042688027660664915) from `WIP` game Card City Major by ZwodahS.

### _Some_ Library Releases

- [flixel `5.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel)
- [ceramic `0.4.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/ceramic)
- [linkedlist `0.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/linkedlist)
- [extension-androidtools `1.7.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/extension-androidtools)
- [zerolib-flixel `0.8.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/zerolib-flixel)
- [choc `0.0.6`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/choc)
- [flixel-addons `3.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-addons)
- [vision `1.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/vision)
- [flixel-demos `2.9.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-demos)
- [flixel-ui `2.5.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flixel-ui)
- _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 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

40~ updates have been made to Haxe in the [last week][last week newurl].

- `[hxcpp]` Crashes with win10 executables when non-ASCII chars present in exe path [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/issues/1019).
- `[haxelib]` Add support for customMetas and customDefines fields [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/573). :star:
- Custom metadata and defines (documentation, completion) [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10858). :star:
- `[hxcpp]` Build error when building classes extending abstracts [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/10861).
- Fix anonymous functions in operator expressions regression [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10855).
- `[hl]` Fix `Int64.isInt64` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10860).
- `[haxelib]` Add an `--unstable` flag for installing unstable releases [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/issues/574).
- `[haxelib]` Attempt to restore legacy server [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxelib/pull/575).
- `[cpp]` Extern STL Containers and ArrayAccess [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10854).
- `[hl]` Fix printing i64's [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hashlink/pull/574).
- Atomic API [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10610#event-7884261263). :star:

##### _In case you missed it_

- Null coalescing warning [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/10849).
- Triggering typing in build macro breaks interfaces `4.2+` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/10847).

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:2022-11-17..2022-11-24+org:haxefoundation+is:closed
[last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2022-11-17+org:haxefoundation
[latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2022-11-17%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

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