network_module 1.1.0

A robust, reusable, and testable network layer package for Flutter applications. Built on Dio with structured error handling, caching integration, request cancellation, and comprehensive testing support.

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

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

[1.1.0] - 2025-06-22

Added

• Git Flow Integration: Complete Git Flow workflow with standard commands and extension support
• Streamlined CI/CD: Simplified workflow structure with only essential validations
• Security Enhancements: Dedicated security scan workflow with monthly scheduled runs
• Dependabot Configuration: Monthly automatic dependency updates for Dart, Flutter, and GitHub Actions
• Enhanced Documentation: Comprehensive Git Flow guide in CONTRIBUTING.md and README.md
• GitHub Release Integration: Automatic GitHub Release creation with pub.dev publishing

Changed

• Workflow Structure: Simplified from 7 workflows to 3 focused workflows
• CI/CD Efficiency: Single job workflows instead of complex multi-job pipelines
• Flutter Versions: Removed hardcoded versions, now uses stable channel
• Build Process: Removed unnecessary example app builds from CI workflows
• Security Scanning: Monthly security audits instead of weekly (first Monday of each month)
• Dependency Updates: Monthly Dependabot runs instead of weekly

Removed

• Complex Workflows: Eliminated redundant and overly complex workflow files
• Example App Builds: Removed unnecessary Flutter app compilation from CI
• Feature Branch Validation: Simplified to main/develop validation only
• Duplicate Workflows: Consolidated multiple publish workflows into single solution

Fixed

• Security Scan: Fixed "No active package pana" error with proper installation
• Git Flow Configuration: Added .gitflow configuration file for consistent setup
• Workflow Maintenance: Reduced maintenance overhead with streamlined structure
• Coverage Files: Added coverage files to .gitignore to prevent Git tracking issues

Security

• Monthly Security Scans: Automated security audits on first Monday of each month
• Dependency Monitoring: Automated vulnerability detection with GitHub Dependency Review
• Reduced Attack Surface: Simplified workflows with fewer external dependencies

[1.0.0]

Added

• Initial release of Network Module
• Abstract DioClient base class for standardized API clients
• Comprehensive HTTP methods: get, post, put, delete, fetch, download
• Structured error handling with NetworkException hierarchy
• Stable error codes (NetworkErrorCode enum) for localization support
• Seamless integration with dio_cache_interceptor for caching
• Request cancellation support using Dio's CancelToken
• Progress tracking callbacks for upload/download operations
• Dependency injection friendly design
• Comprehensive test suite with 1594+ test lines
• Full documentation with usage examples
• Support for global and per-request cache options
• Automatic DioException to NetworkException conversion
• Support for custom interceptors and HTTP client adapters

Features

• Error Handling: 6 specific exception types with localization-ready error codes
• Caching: Both global and per-request caching with dio_cache_interceptor
• Testing: Fully mockable design with comprehensive test coverage
• Flexibility: Abstract base class allows easy extension and customization
• Production Ready: Robust error handling and comprehensive documentation

Dependencies

• dio: ^5.8.0 - HTTP client for Dart
• dio_cache_interceptor: ^4.0.0 - Caching support for Dio

Development Dependencies

• flutter_test: SDK test framework
• flutter_lints: ^5.0.0 - Linting rules
• mocktail: ^1.0.4 - Mocking library for testing