flutter_patch_package 0.0.8

Dart tool for effortlessly patching Flutter packages, enabling quick fixes, modifications, and version control integration for a smoother development workflow.

flutter_patch_package

Dart tool for patching Flutter packages, enabling quick fixes, modifications, and version control integration for a smoother development workflow.

Features

• Instant Patches: Instantly apply fixes to Flutter packages.

• Version Alerts: Receive notifications about version mismatches.

• Error Logging: Automatic logging for failed patch attempts ensures you're always informed.

Installation

To use this plugin, add `flutter_patch_package` as a [dependency in your pubspec.yaml file](https://flutter.io/platform-plugins/). For example:

dependencies:
flutter_patch_package: '^0.0.8'

Usage

• Clean git working directory:

  To ensure a clean start before using flutter_patch_package, check your Git status with:

git status

You should see a message similar to this: `nothing to commit, working tree clean`

• Start Patching:

  Navigate to you project directory and execute:

flutter patch <package_name> start

This command prepares the package for patching by saving a snapshot of its current state for later comparison.

• Apply Your Changes:

  Modify the package directly in .pub-cache to fix issues or add new functionality.

• Finalize Patch:

  This process compares the modified package to the original snapshot, generating a patch file that encapsulates your changes.

  To do this run:

flutter patch <package_name> done

The generated patch file is stored in the `patches/` directory within your project. 

• Applying Patches Automatically or Manually

  flutter_patch_package automatically applies patches after each flutter pub get or dart pub get.

  For manual patch application at any time, use:

flutter pub run flutter_patch_package

• Review Changes

  Use git diff to examine the modifications. This helps you understand what has been changed by the patch application.

• Commit Changes

  If you're satisfied with the updates, commit them to your version control system. This can be done using:

git add .
git commit -m "Applied patches to <package_name>"

Version Compatibility Warning:

flutter_patch_package smartly warns you about any version mismatches, ensuring smooth package upgrades.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter errors, refer to the logs/ directory for detailed diagnostics and quick troubleshooting.