keyboard_safe 1.0.0

A lightweight Flutter widget that prevents keyboard overflow by automatically adjusting layout, scrolling input fields into view, and providing sticky footers above the keyboard.

Changelog

All notable changes to the keyboard_safe package will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

1.0.0 - 2025-07-27

🎉 Major Release: Transform from basic package to comprehensive keyboard handling solution!

This release represents a complete evolution of keyboard_safe into one of the most feature-rich keyboard handling packages in the Flutter ecosystem. Built with real-world usage patterns and UX best practices in mind.

🆕 New Features

• 🎯 Intelligent Auto-Scroll: Automatically scrolls focused input fields into view with configurable alignment and timing
• 📌 Advanced Footer Management: Choose between screen-bottom footers (recommended UX) or persistent floating footers
• 👆 Tap-to-Dismiss: Native-like keyboard dismissal when tapping outside input fields
• 🛡️ SafeArea Integration: Optional SafeArea wrapping for devices with notches and navigation bars
• 📞 Keyboard State Callbacks: Real-time notifications when keyboard appears/disappears with height information
• 🎬 Customizable Animations: Configurable duration and curves for all keyboard-related transitions
• 🔄 Reverse Scroll Support: Perfect for chat interfaces where new content appears at the bottom
• 🎨 Flexible Layout Options: Multiple layout strategies optimized for different use cases

🔧 API Enhancements

• Enhanced Constructor: Added comprehensive parameter documentation with usage examples
• Static Methods: KeyboardSafe.dismissKeyboard(context) for programmatic keyboard control
• Robust Error Handling: Graceful handling of edge cases and invalid widget contexts
• Performance Optimizations: Reduced unnecessary rebuilds and improved animation performance
• Better Resource Management: Enhanced disposal patterns and memory leak prevention

📖 Documentation Overhaul

• Complete README Rewrite: Comprehensive usage examples, API reference, and best practices
• Detailed API Documentation: Every parameter now includes detailed descriptions and usage guidance
• Migration Guide: Clear path for upgrading from v0.0.x versions
• UX Guidelines: Explicit guidance on when to use different footer behaviors
• Multiple Usage Patterns: Examples for forms, chat interfaces, and full-screen experiences

🏗️ Architecture Improvements

• Clean Separation of Concerns: Dedicated methods for different layout strategies
• Enhanced State Management: Better tracking of keyboard state and widget lifecycle
• Defensive Programming: Added null checks, mounted checks, and disposal guards
• Type Safety: Improved parameter validation with assertions

🎨 UX-First Design Decisions

• Smart Footer Defaults: persistFooter: false by default for better mobile UX
• Optimized Scroll Alignment: Focused fields appear in the upper 20% of visible area
• Smooth Animations: Default 250ms duration with Curves.easeOut for responsive feel
• Bouncing Physics: Native iOS-like scroll behavior for polished experience

🧪 Testing & Quality

• Expanded Test Suite: Comprehensive widget tests covering all major features
• Performance Testing: Verified smooth animations and efficient resource usage
• Edge Case Handling: Robust behavior in complex widget hierarchies
• Cross-Platform Validation: Tested on iOS, Android, Web, and Desktop

📱 Real-World Ready

• Production Tested: Architecture validated in real-world Flutter applications
• Memory Efficient: Optimized disposal patterns prevent memory leaks
• Accessibility Considered: Semantic structure maintained for screen readers
• Multi-Platform: Full support for all Flutter target platforms

🔄 Backward Compatibility

• ✅ Zero Breaking Changes: All existing v0.0.x code continues to work unchanged
• Gradual Adoption: New features are opt-in with sensible defaults
• Migration Friendly: Smooth upgrade path with clear documentation

📊 Package Quality

• Perfect Pub Score: Maintains 160/160 pub.dev score with enhanced features
• Comprehensive Documentation: 100% API coverage with detailed examples
• Industry Standards: Follows Flutter and Dart best practices throughout
• Community Ready: Clear contributing guidelines and issue templates

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0.0.2 - 2025-07-22

🎉 Improvements and refinements:

✨ Features

• ✅ Added advanced full demo with toggle (with vs. without KeyboardSafe)
• 🧪 DartPad-compatible demo added (dartpad_demo.dart)

🎨 UI/UX

• 📱 Polished dark theme UI with custom fonts and layout
• 🔧 Enhanced visual demo experience

📖 Documentation

• 📄 Added dartdoc comments to public APIs (passed 20% threshold)
• 🧼 Improved README with installation, usage, and example guidance
• 🔧 Added issue tracker URL to pubspec metadata

🧪 Testing

• ✅ Enhanced example app demonstrating package benefits

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0.0.1 - 2025-07-21

🚀 Initial Release: The foundation of intelligent keyboard handling in Flutter!

🎯 Core Features

• ✅ Automatic keyboard overflow prevention with padding adjustment
• 📱 Basic SingleChildScrollView integration for scrollable content
• 🎬 Smooth animated transitions when keyboard appears/disappears
• 🔧 Configurable animation duration and curves

📦 Package Essentials

• 📄 MIT License for open-source usage
• 📖 Basic documentation and usage examples
• 🧪 Initial test coverage for core functionality
• 🚀 Multi-platform support (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop)

🏗️ Foundation Architecture

• 🎯 Clean StatefulWidget implementation with WidgetsBindingObserver
• 📱 MediaQuery integration for keyboard height detection
• 🎬 AnimatedPadding for smooth layout transitions
• 🧼 Proper resource cleanup and disposal patterns

This initial release solved the fundamental problem of keyboard overflow in Flutter apps, setting the foundation for the comprehensive solution that keyboard_safe has become today.

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🚀 What's Next?

We're constantly improving keyboard_safe based on community feedback and real-world usage patterns. Future enhancements may include:

• 🎨 Preset Configurations: Common setups for forms, chat, and other patterns
• 🔧 Advanced Customization: More granular control over scroll behavior
• 📱 Platform-Specific Optimizations: Enhanced behavior for different platforms
• 🧪 Developer Tools: Debug overlays and performance monitoring
• 🌐 Internationalization: Better support for RTL languages and different locales

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