dev log #4 - trajectory - feedback

[ruby0x1]

Post your feedback and questions on luxe dev log # 4 - trajectory here

[DjPale]

As usual a very interesting read! What is still a bit unclear to me is Haxe's role in this - will luxe move away from this entirely or partly?

[tanis2000]

It looks like Haxe might fit in as a scripting language at this point. But then the question is: would it make any sense to carry Haxe around when there are other more lightweight scripting languages available?

[anissen]

Reading this post I'm also concerned about whether Haxe is ditched entirely in favour of C/C++. In my opinion, Haxe is one of the key advantages of Luxe and I would be very disappointed to see it go.

[mikicho]

Im not webgames guy, but I must to tip my hat on your long road that luxe (and snow and other framworks) did!

[ghost]

I did not see this coming I have to say, but it kind of makes sense, especially with the web techs maturing. Really really want to know what's the plan for the scripting language though ;)

[igorhart]

For me as a JS developer, Haxe is the greatest feature of luxe. I am willing to learn C++ if there is no other choice, though.

[ruby0x1]

Keep in mind the difference between the core and the user code. You won't have to use c++. Also remember native targets still run on c++ now anyway, the only difference is the amount of layers and how much of the user has to run into or setup.

The post was referring to the core specifically, the benefits were mentioned in the dev logs as well that users having to deal with c++ is not a great thing - the goal was to remove that need (which we have). There's nothing to worry about, there.

I'll add more details soon but definitely I would not make the user code c++ 💨

[igorhart]

Glad to hear that, looking forward to the next dev update 👍

[tanis2000]

I'm waiting to see which scripting language you're going for :)

[ghost]

Same here ;)

[matulkum]

If really a new language is considered, I think "Kotlin" might be an awesome choice:
It compiles to readable js code already, they are working on native target (trough LLVM), the language syntax is really nice, great IDE support and it is even backed by Google now. Looks like a great option.

[ruby0x1]

@matulkum thanks for the comment, though the post goes over the choices for the engine core. Kotlin is indeed interesting but not right for the use case mentioned :)