Question 1

How do I add ae to my D project with Dub?

Accepted Answer

Add a dependency on 'ae' or a subpackage in your dub.sdl or dub.json file. Be aware that subpackages like ae.net may have additional dependencies such as OpenSSL, so check the dub.sdl for specifics.

Question 2

Is ae or vibe.d better for networking in D?

Accepted Answer

ae offers a broader toolkit with UI and utilities, while vibe.d is more focused on web and networking. Choose ae if you need integrated graphics or promise-based async, but vibe.d might be simpler for pure web apps.

Question 3

How stable is ae for production use given its versioning?

Accepted Answer

It's used in production by projects like DFeed, but the lack of stable branches means you must monitor breaking changes closely. The commit messages provide update instructions, but it requires active maintenance.

Question 4

What's the best way to learn ae if the docs are limited?

Accepted Answer

Start with the demo programs in the 'demo' directory, examine open-source projects like Digger or DFeed that use ae, and use your editor's go-to-definition feature to explore the source code directly.

Question 5

How to handle breaking changes when updating ae?

Accepted Answer

Breaking changes are prefixed with [BREAKING] in commit messages, each including rationale and update steps. Regularly review commit logs and follow the provided instructions to adapt your code.

Question 6

Does ae support 3D graphics or only 2D?

Accepted Answer

ae's UI framework is focused on 2D games and graphical applications using SDL and OpenGL. For 3D graphics, you'd need to extend it with other libraries or custom code, as it's not built-in.

Question 7

Can I use ae without Dub, and how?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's complex. Use recursive compilation with rdmd or dmd -i, or set it up as a git submodule in your project root. The README warns that compiling all files into a single library won't work due to multiple entry points.

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