dev_log 1.0.1

A simple, robust debug logging package for Flutter that only prints in debug mode

1.0.1

🚀 Major Enhancements

• New Log Levels: Added Log.v() (Verbose) and Log.wtf() (What a Terrible Failure) for more granular logging
• Optional Visual Enhancements: Added support for emojis and colors with independent toggle controls
• Full Customization: Complete control over log appearance with Log.configure() method
• Enhanced Styling: Beautiful, colored output with emoji support for better log recognition

✨ New Features

• Emoji Support: Optional emojis for each log level (💜 Verbose, 🐛 Debug, ℹ️ Info, ⚠️ Warning, ❌ Error, 🔥 WTF)
• Color Support: ANSI color codes for enhanced readability in supported terminals
• Granular Controls:
  • Log.setEmojis(bool) - Toggle emoji display
  • Log.setColors(bool) - Toggle color output
  • Log.setTimestamp(bool) - Toggle timestamp display
  • Log.setLogLevel(bool) - Toggle log level labels
• Batch Configuration: Log.configure() method for setting multiple options at once
• Enhanced Extension Methods: Added .logV() and .logWtf() extension methods
• Improved Short Aliases: Added L.v() and L.wtf() for new log levels

🎛️ Customization Options

• Professional by Default: Emojis disabled by default for clean, professional output
• Visual Enhancement on Demand: Easy enable/disable for emojis and colors
• Flexible Styling: Mix and match visual elements (emojis, colors, timestamps, levels)
• Environment Adaptable: Perfect for both professional and casual development environments

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Enhanced _logWithStyle() Method: Unified styling system for all log levels
• Better Performance: Optimized string formatting and conditional rendering
• Improved Code Organization: Cleaner separation of concerns in styling logic
• Extended Platform Support: Better color support across different terminal environments

📱 Enhanced Demo App

• Comprehensive Testing: New demo functions for all features
• Visual Examples: Dedicated sections for emoji controls and customization
• Better UI: Enhanced interface with categorized feature demonstrations
• Real-world Examples: More practical usage scenarios and configurations

🎯 Design Philosophy

• Clean by Default: Professional appearance without configuration
• Beautiful When Desired: Rich visual enhancements when enabled
• Developer Choice: Complete control over logging appearance
• Zero Breaking Changes: Fully backward compatible with v1.0.0

📚 Documentation Updates

• Enhanced README: Comprehensive examples of all customization options
• Updated Examples: Real-world usage patterns and best practices
• Configuration Guide: Detailed explanation of all visual options
• Migration Guide: Seamless upgrade path from v1.0.0

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1.0.0

🎉 Initial Release

• Debug-only Logging: Automatic release mode detection using kDebugMode
• Multiple Log Levels: Support for debug, info, warning, and error levels
• Long Message Auto-splitting: Android logcat compatibility for lengthy logs
• JSON Pretty Printing: Beautiful formatting for complex objects
• Custom Tag Support: Organize logs with custom identifiers
• Extension Methods: Fluent API with .logD(), .logI(), etc.
• Method Call Tracing: Easy debugging with Log.trace()
• Error Logging: Enhanced error reporting with stack trace support
• Short Aliases: Concise L class syntax for rapid development
• Cross-platform Compatibility: Works on all Flutter-supported platforms
• Zero External Dependencies: Lightweight with only Flutter framework dependency
• Production Safety: Complete silence in release builds with zero overhead