custom_marker_builder 1.0.2

A Flutter package to create dynamic custom markers for Google Maps using Flutter widgets with advanced caching and batching support.

1.0.2 - 2025-12-27

Improved

• Finalized project structure and documentation for 1.0.x stability.
• Polished showcase markers with improved spacing and labeling.

1.0.1 - 2025-12-27

Fixed

• Improved example app for better screen recording and showcase.
• Optimized project structure for pub.dev publication.
• Enhanced security by using placeholders for API keys in the example project.

1.0.0 - 2025-12-22

Added

• Intelligent Caching System: MarkerCache with TTL, memory-aware cleanup, and performance statistics.
• Batch Generation: fromWidgetBatch and fromWidgetMap and parallel processing for creating multiple markers efficiently.
• SVG Support: Native SVG rendering using flutter_svg.
• Network & Asset Helpers: Simplified methods for loading images from network and assets.
• Animation Support: AnimatedMarkerBuilder for creating animated markers from widgets.
• Clustering: MarkerClusterBuilder for creating high-performance cluster icons.
• Error Handling: Comprehensive exception system with timeouts and fallback mechanisms.
• Quality Presets: MarkerQuality enum for easy resolution control.
• Platform Optimizations: Automated adjustments for Web and Native platforms.

Improved

• Robust off-screen rendering with better frame synchronization.
• Thread-safe overlay management for parallel batch processing.
• Comprehensive documentation and expanded example app.

0.0.4 - 2025-05-21

Fixed

• Eliminated initial marker flicker by replacing Future.delayed with addPostFrameCallback, ensuring accurate rendering timing without layout artifacts.

Improved

• More stable off-screen widget rendering for marker generation.
• Cleaner internal marker capture logic to avoid frame timing issues on app startup.

Thanks

• Special thanks to @TyBarthel for reporting the flicker issue and suggesting the fix.

0.0.3+1 - 2025-04-15

Fixed

• Resolved issue where custom markers appeared visually detached from map coordinates by correctly setting the anchor to Offset(0.5, 1.0).
• Improved marker alignment for better tap interaction and UI consistency.

Updated

• Recommended widget sizing to prevent overflow and ensure proper placement on the map.
• General code cleanup and documentation enhancements for better developer experience.

0.0.3 - 2025-04-15

Fixed

• Resolved issue where custom markers appeared visually detached from map coordinates by correctly setting the anchor to Offset(0.5, 1.0).
• Improved marker alignment for better tap interaction and UI consistency.

Updated

• Recommended widget sizing to prevent overflow and ensure proper placement on the map.
• General code cleanup and documentation enhancements for better developer experience.

0.0.2 - 2025-04-12

Added

• Initial release of custom_marker_builder.
• Supports generating Google Maps markers from Flutter widgets using RepaintBoundary.
• Simple API to convert widgets into BitmapDescriptor for use with google_maps_flutter.