fl_firebase_chat 0.2.0

A comprehensive Flutter chat package with Firebase backend support, featuring real-time messaging, group chats, media sharing, voice messages, push notifications, and customizable UI components.

0.2.0

• ✅ Message Read Status Tracking - Complete read/unread status system

  • Auto-mark messages as delivered when user opens chat
  • Auto-mark messages as read when user scrolls to bottom
  • Visual indicators with different status icons (single tick, double tick, blue double tick)
  • Unread count badges in chat list for both direct and group chats
  • Per-user read/delivery timestamp tracking
  • Bulk read status operations for performance
  • Firebase Security Rules updated for secure read status updates

• ✅ Message Copy Feature - Smart clipboard integration

  • Long press menu with "Kopyala" option for all messages
  • Intelligent content detection for text and media
  • Special formatting for different media types (images, videos, audio, files)
  • Mixed content support (text + media in same message)
  • User feedback with success/error SnackBar notifications
  • Comprehensive error handling for copy failures

• ✅ Message Deletion (Soft Delete) - Privacy-focused message removal

  • Soft delete approach - preserves message structure, clears content
  • Only message sender can delete their own messages
  • "Bu mesaj silindi" display with delete icon for deleted messages
  • Original content and media permanently removed for privacy
  • Real-time updates - deleted messages sync instantly across all users
  • Confirmation dialog prevents accidental deletions
  • Chat history preserved - conversation flow remains intact
  • Firebase Security Rules updated for secure deletion operations

• 🔧 Technical Improvements

  • Enhanced Message model with deleted and deletedAt fields
  • New ChatService methods for message deletion operations
  • Updated UI components with delete functionality
  • Improved long press menu with conditional options
  • Enhanced Firebase Security Rules for new features

0.1.0

• Initial Release - Comprehensive Flutter chat package with Firebase backend
• ✅ User Authentication - Simple username-based login system with Firebase Auth
• ✅ Direct Messages - 1-on-1 private messaging with real-time updates
• ✅ Group Chat - Create and manage group conversations with admin controls
• ✅ Real-time Messaging - Live message updates using Firestore streams
• ✅ User Management - Online status tracking, user search, and profile management
• ✅ Message Status - Sent, delivered, and failed indicators with retry functionality
• ✅ Customizable UI - Custom message bubbles, avatars, themes, and styling options
• ✅ Admin Controls - Group admin privileges with user management capabilities
• ✅ System Messages - Automated notifications for group activities
• ✅ Custom Avatar Builder - Flexible avatar system with custom design support
• ✅ Thread/Reply System - Reply to messages and view conversation threads
• ✅ Message Reactions - React to messages with 10 popular emojis
• ✅ Media Sharing - Share images, videos, audio files, and documents
• ✅ Voice Messages - Record and send voice messages with interactive player
• ✅ Push Notifications - FCM and OneSignal support with strategy pattern
• ✅ Firebase Storage - Secure file upload and management
• ✅ Security Rules - Comprehensive Firestore and Storage security rules
• ✅ Performance - Optimistic updates, lazy loading, and memory management
• ✅ Developer Experience - Type safety, error handling, and detailed documentation