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| [_template]: ../templates/roundup.html | ||
| [date]: / "2023-05-04 09:58:00" | ||
| [modified]: / "2023-05-04 10:25:00" | ||
| [published]: / "2023-05-04 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://twitter.com/teormech "Alexander Hohlov" | ||
| [contributor]: https://github.com/0b1kn00b "0b1kn00b" | ||
| [contributor]: https://github.com/kLabz "Rudy Ges" | ||
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| # Haxe Roundup 676 | ||
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| 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. | ||
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| ## Community Updates | ||
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| ### News and Articles | ||
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| - Official Haxe `4.3.1` [announcement](https://community.haxe.org/t/haxe-4-3-1-released/3939?u=skial). Available to download now from [GitHub](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/releases/tag/4.3.1) and [Haxe.org](https://haxe.org/download/version/4.3.1/)! :star2: | ||
| - Predictable constructors in Haxe [article](https://ohmrun.hashnode.dev/more-on-constructors-in-haxe) by 0b1kn00b. :star: | ||
| - Armory3D May 2023 [release notes](https://armory3d.org/notes#2023.05). | ||
| - :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. | ||
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| ##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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| - HaxeUI `v1.6` has been [released](https://community.haxeui.org/t/haxeui-v1-6-released/528?u=skial)! :fire: | ||
| - Variadic constructors in Haxe [article](https://ohmrun.hashnode.dev/variadic-constructors-in-haxe) by 0b1kn00b. | ||
| - Adobe Flex 2 running on OpenFL in JavaScript instead of SWF? [article](https://joshblog.net/2021/adobe-flex-2-running-on-openfl-in-javascript-instead-of-swf/) by Josh Tynjala. | ||
| - OpenFL devlog: NativeWindow, Lime’s Haxe and C++ bridge, and improved cleanup [article](https://joshblog.net/2023/openfl-devlog-nativewindow-limes-haxe-and-c-bridge-and-improved-cleanup/) by Josh Tynjala. | ||
| - Triggering Haxe functions from within OpenFL TextField HTML links [article](https://www.confidant.ca/blog/2023/triggering-haxe-functions-from-within-openfl-textfield-html-links/) by Allan Dowdeswell. | ||
| - 💀[Perilous Icons `1.1.0`](https://www.patreon.com/posts/81804599) by [Oleg Dolya](https://twitter.com/watawatabou/status/1649134682510876674). | ||
| - LDtk, the free level editor [has reached version `1.3.0`](https://twitter.com/deepnightfr/status/1651493471205638145)! Check out the [full patchnotes](https://ldtk.io/release-notes/next/) and [upcoming JSON changes](https://ldtk.io/json/next/#overview). :tada: [Grab it for free](https://ldtk.io)! | ||
| - Dune: Spice Wars | [April Development Update](https://steamcommunity.com/games/1605220/announcements/detail/3648515960079013383). | ||
| - `[devlog]` Fraymakers EA Update `0.5.9` - Optimization and Custom Content Error Detection [post](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1420350/view/3689053519328946312). | ||
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| ### Videos & Music | ||
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| - Reacting to GameFromScratch's thoughts on HaxeFlixel `5.0.0` [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qHzABNZvE4) by Richard Oliver Bray. | ||
| - No More Lost Progress: Save Games in RPG Playground [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j3iSg6suDA). | ||
| - Northgard | Trials of Odin Official [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdQuJnRrVww). | ||
| - :memo: _Add a [video](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/video) related to Haxe_. | ||
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| ##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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| - Building a simple game in Armory 3D - Beginners tutorial [part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUC5g7xStHI). | ||
| - Armory 3D can be [like Unreal engine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du-CTKcZ7jU). | ||
| - Vallas Backrooms [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PswylUeoc) by Merrak. | ||
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| ### Jobs, Bounties | ||
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| - :memo: _Add an [available job](https://github.com/skial/haxe.io/labels/jobs) involving Haxe_. | ||
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| #### Looking for work | ||
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| - [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. | ||
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| #### Job listings | ||
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| - 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). | ||
| - 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). | ||
| - [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. | ||
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| #### Bounties | ||
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| - 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. | ||
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| ### Product Releases & Announcements | ||
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| - Northgard - Trials of Odin Update [Out Now](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/466560/view/3731837715792008791)! | ||
| - Dead Cells - The 34th Dead Cells update "Clean Cut" is [now live](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/588650/view/3704816660869715038)! | ||
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| ##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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| - Nuclear Blaze is coming to Switch, PS4 and XBox in [tomorrow](https://twitter.com/deepnightfr/status/1650455795845169152) 28th April! | ||
| - [Wartales](https://twitter.com/Wartales_Game/status/1650848399342592001) is now available [on GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/wartales). | ||
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| ### Previews & Demos | ||
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| #### LD53 "Delivery" | ||
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| - [Why Deliver Y?](https://aurel300.itch.io/why-deliver-y), a vaguely noir puzzle game. | ||
| - [FedUp](https://community.haxe.org/t/ldjam-fedup-a-flying-delivery-game/3943?u=skial) - A Flying Delivery game by Jeff Ward. | ||
| - [Dressed Delivery](https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/dressed-delivery) - Three women embark on a journey to find a place in life. | ||
| - [Delivering Parcelman](https://zwodahs.itch.io/ld53-delivering-parcelman) - Your good friend Travelling Salesman has introduce you to a Parcel delivery job. Will you do your job well or will you get fired? | ||
| - [Flipping Finches](https://aeveis.itch.io/flipping-finches) - You are a finch known as the flip master. You always flip when turning in the air. You need to deliver a parcel. Hopefully you can deliver it intact! | ||
| - [Haul and Pray](https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/haul-and-pray) - _“I am only accepted as long as I am useful. If I don’t earn my keep, if I don’t constantly prove my worth, I might as well just disappear. And wouldn’t that be better for everyone?”_ | ||
| - [B.H.M.D.S](https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/$366007) - Black Hole Manipulation Delivery System. A simple game about manipulating gravity to get your packets flying to the right places. | ||
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| #### Open Source | ||
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| ##### Community Previews | ||
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| ##### _Git Repos_ | ||
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| - LDtk [`1.3.1`](https://github.com/deepnight/ldtk/releases/tag/v1.3.1) and [`1.3.2`](https://github.com/deepnight/ldtk/releases/tag/v1.3.2) have been released. | ||
| - [haxe-engineio `git`](https://github.com/snwhd/haxe-engineio) - A Haxe Engine.io implementation. | ||
| - [haxe-socketio `git`](https://github.com/snwhd/haxe-socketio) - A Haxe Socket.io implementation. | ||
| - [stx_parse_ini `git`](https://github.com/ohmrun/stx_parse_ini) - Ini file parser in stx_parse. | ||
| - _Check out the latest open source Haxe projects over on [GitHub][latest github]_. | ||
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| ### _Some_ Library Releases | ||
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| - [ldtk-haxe-api `1.3.2-rc.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/ldtk-haxe-api) | ||
| - [tink_hxx `0.25.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tink_hxx) | ||
| - [flxgif `1.0.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/flxgif) | ||
| - [tink_syntaxhub `0.6.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tink_syntaxhub) | ||
| - [colyseus-websocket `1.0.12`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/colyseus-websocket) | ||
| - [haxelib `4.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxelib) | ||
| - [urals-renderer-web-js `0.1.2`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/urals-renderer-web-js) | ||
| - [urals-renderer-web `0.2.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/urals-renderer-web) | ||
| - [neutralinojs `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/neutralinojs) | ||
| - [tostring `0.2.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/tostring) | ||
| - [haxe-nvim `1.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/haxe-nvim) | ||
| - [res `0.1.1-alpha`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/res) | ||
| - [nwjs `1.4.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/nwjs) | ||
| - [hxwren `1.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxwren) | ||
| - [hxlua `1.5.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxlua) | ||
| - [minecraft-api `0.3.82-alpha`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/minecraft-api) | ||
| - [hxdiscord_rpc `1.1.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/hxdiscord_rpc) | ||
| - [TeaScript `1.0.0`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/TeaScript) | ||
| - [urals-storage `0.3.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/urals-storage) | ||
| - [urals-widget-web `0.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/urals-widget-web) | ||
| - [urals-id-renderer `0.0.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/urals-id-renderer) | ||
| - [parcl `0.1.1`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/parcl) | ||
| - [bootstrap_bundle `2.1.3`](https://lib.haxe.org/p/bootstrap_bundle) | ||
| - _Check out the [most recent library releases](https://lib.haxe.org/recent/) on HaxeLib_. | ||
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| ### People & Projects to support | ||
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| - [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. | ||
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| ## Updates from the Haxe core | ||
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| ### Current Proposals & Discussions | ||
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| - Add support for a new `throws` statement [proposal](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe-evolution/pull/110). :new: | ||
| - 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]._ | ||
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| ### Core Changes | ||
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| 72~ updates have been made to Haxe in the [last week][last week newurl]. | ||
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| - Hxcpp `4.3.7` has been [released](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/releases/tag/v4.3.7). | ||
| - Allow non constant "inline" var init with `-D no-inline` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11192). | ||
| - Call typing vs. expected enums [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11187). | ||
| - `[hl]` `-dce no` breaks `hl.I64` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11196). | ||
| - `[eval]` Local static var - Instance constructor not found: `haxe.ds._Map.Map_Impl_` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11193). | ||
| - `[macro]` Possible bug in `@:autoBuild` meta order [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11194). | ||
| - `[macro]` `EFieldKind` messes with macro pattern matching [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11198). | ||
| - `[macro]` LSP/macro type reification: Defining 0-ary function as a type parameter with a reified return type messes up LSP outline [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11199). | ||
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| ##### _In case you missed it_ | ||
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| - Module resolution changes [explained](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11168). :star: | ||
| - RenameVars cleanup [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11176). | ||
| - hl analyzer since version `1.12.0` analyzer `20x` slower [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11174). | ||
| - Recursive inline is not supported on enum abstract constructor [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11177). | ||
| - `[cpp]` Double throw generated in cpp `Reflect.callMethod` [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11175). | ||
| - `[macro]` Add `resolveContextType` [merged](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/pull/11172/). | ||
| - Go to definition problem with final assign [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11173). | ||
| - `[hxcpp]` `__hxcpp_parse_int` now parses hex numbers with wrapping as before [pull request](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/hxcpp/pull/1053). | ||
| - `Void` as value error disappears on second compilation [issue](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe/issues/11184). | ||
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| 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. | ||
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| Take it easy everyone, stay safe and see you next week. :ua: | ||
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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:2023-04-13..2023-04-20+org:haxefoundation+is:closed | ||
| [last week newurl]: https://github.com/search?q=updated:%3E2023-04-13+org:haxefoundation | ||
| [latest github]: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=created:%22%3E+2023-04-13%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 | ||
| [Deepnight Discord]: https://discord.gg/xRMdA4er |