DFXEngine is a collection of Java libraries meant primarily for small-to-medium game development, but with features other kinds of developers might also appreciate. It consists of multiple modules, each with a single purpose. Despite its name, it is not a game engine, but it does provide many features that a game engine would also provide.
The project is currently in early development. Some modules are finished, while others are under development, and more may be introduced. I build this project primarily for my own usage, but decided to share the code in case others might find it useful as well. Maven releases exist in namespace me.datafox.dfxengine
The project is written at the JDK 11 language level, but only uses the JDK 8+ features that are supported by Android's core library desugaring.
Here are the currently existing and planned modules:
| Module | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dependencies | Done (1.0.5) | Data structure dependencies and invalidation |
| Handles API | Done (2.0.2) | Interfaces for the Handles module |
| Handles | Done (2.0.3) | Dynamic enum-like structures for map keys |
| Injector API | Done (2.1.1) | Annotations for the Injector module |
| Injector | Done (2.1.1) | A dependency injector |
| Math API | Done (1.0.5) | Interfaces for the Math module |
| Math | Done (1.0.7) | Seamless wrapping and manipulation of number types |
| Text API | Done (1.0.4) | Interfaces for the Text module |
| Text | Done (1.0.4) | Text handling and representation |
| Utils1 | Done (1.0.3) | Utilities used by other modules |
| Values API | Done (1.1.3) | Interfaces for the Values module |
| Values | Done (1.1.3) | Mutable number values and a dynamic modifier system |
| Entities API | Under construction | Interfaces for the Entities module |
| Entities | Under construction | Data-oriented entity system |
| Collections | Deprecated (1.0.2) | Collections for other modules and general usage |
1: These modules will get more features as they are required by other modules
There are five possible statuses for modules.
- Done: Production-ready, commented and tested
- Functional: Feature-complete but subject to minor changes and may lack comments or tests
- Under construction: Incomplete and subject to major changes
- Not yet started: Planned but without anything concrete
- Deprecated: Deprecated, should not be used