Merge branch 'master' of github.com:lonkaars/crepe into jaro/particle-system-master

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+#pragma once
+
+#include "System.h"
+
+//TODO:
+// control if flip works with animation system
+
+namespace crepe {
+
+/**
+ * \brief The AnimatorSystem is responsible for managing and updating all Animator components.
+ *
+ * This system is responsible for controlling the behavior of the animations for all entities
+ * that have the Animator component attached. It updates the animations by controlling their
+ * frame changes, looping behavior, and overall animation state.
+ */
+class AnimatorSystem : public System {
+
+public:
+	/**
+	 * \brief Retrieves the singleton instance of the AnimatorSystem.
+	 *
+	 * \return A reference to the single instance of the AnimatorSystem.
+	 *
+	 * This method ensures that there is only one instance of the AnimatorSystem, following the
+	 * singleton design pattern. It can be used to access the system globally.
+	 */
+	static AnimatorSystem & get_instance();
+
+	/**
+	 * \brief Updates the Animator components.
+	 *
+	 * This method is called periodically (likely every frame) to update the state of all
+	 * Animator components, moving the animations forward and managing their behavior (e.g., looping).
+	 */
+	void update() override;
+
+private:
+	// private because singleton
+	AnimatorSystem(); // dbg_trace
+	~AnimatorSystem(); // dbg_trace
+};
+
+} // namespace crepe