KTX
A modular collection of Kotlin extensions and utilities for the libGDX game framework.
What is KTX?
KTX is a Kotlin game framework that extends libGDX, a popular Java-based game development library. It provides a suite of modular utilities and extensions that leverage Kotlin's language features—such as operator overloads, extension methods, type-safe builders, and coroutines support—to improve the usability, performance, and readability of libGDX without rewriting its core API. The framework aims to reduce boilerplate code and enhance type safety while maintaining full compatibility with libGDX.
Kotlin developers building cross-platform games or applications with libGDX, particularly those seeking to leverage Kotlin's modern language features like coroutines, type-safe builders, and extension functions to streamline game development.
Developers choose KTX over plain libGDX or other extensions because it offers a Kotlin-first approach with over 20 modular libraries that integrate seamlessly, reducing boilerplate through features like operator overloads for math operations, non-blocking asset loading via coroutines, and type-safe builders for GUI, ECS, and physics setup. Its modular design allows selective inclusion based on project needs, ensuring minimal overhead and full compatibility with libGDX's ecosystem.
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Kotlin extensions for the libGDX game framework
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