Quality Structures

Quick links: blog post (explanation) · marketplace page · documentation
Platforms: All
Versions: GMS1, GMS2

QS is an extension that corrects a number of issues with the current implementation of data structures in GameMaker:

• Makes ds-related error messages more descriptive
  (e.g. if you are accessing a data structure that's already destroyed, you are told where it was destroyed from)
• Shows errors/warnings in situations where GM fails silently or does undesirable actions
  (e.g. when mixing up data structure types)
• Offers tools for figuring out memory leaks easier
  (you can view a list of currently active data structures per type and their origin of creation)
• Offers tools for figuring out issues with JSON easier
  (e.g. circular references or forgetting to mark something for JSON)
• Offers chained accessor functions
• Can seamlessly revert to using built-in functions for zero overhead.
  (if you value both your sanity and performance)

All in all, it is designed as a definitive improvement as far as data structures go.