Question 1

How do I install and use polygonal/ds in my Haxe project?

Accepted Answer

Install Haxe, run 'haxelib install polygonal-ds' from the console, then compile with -lib polygonal-ds. Use flags like -D generic for performance boosts on static platforms, as per the README instructions.

Question 2

Polygonal/ds vs Haxe's standard library for data structures?

Accepted Answer

Polygonal/ds is better for game development due to optimizations and specialized structures like graphs and bit vectors. For simple tasks, Haxe's built-in arrays and maps may suffice and are easier to use.

Question 3

Is polygonal/ds thread-safe for multi-threaded games?

Accepted Answer

No, the README doesn't mention concurrency features, so it's likely not thread-safe. You'd need to implement synchronization manually if using it in multi-threaded environments.

Question 4

What performance benefits does the -D alchemy flag provide?

Accepted Answer

It enables fast virtual memory for Flash Player 10+, optimizing memory access and significantly boosting performance for Flash targets, as explained in the conditional compilation section.

Question 5

How to optimize memory usage with polygonal/ds for games?

Accepted Answer

Use the ObjectPool class for object recycling and MemoryManager for manual memory allocation. This reduces garbage collection pauses, crucial for smooth gameplay in memory-intensive scenarios.

Question 6

Is polygonal/ds actively maintained since the last release in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Development is slow but ongoing; version 2.2.0 is work-in-progress, focusing on Haxe 4 compatibility and fixes. However, the long gap between releases suggests limited active maintenance.

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