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Development Setup

This guide helps developers set up their environment for contributing to Flow Master or building custom extensions.

Table of Contents

Prerequisites

Required Software

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Platform-Specific Requirements

Windows Development

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macOS Development

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Linux Development

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IDE Setup

VS Code (Recommended)

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Required VS Code Extensions

  • Dart: Dart language support
  • Flutter: Flutter framework support
  • GitLens: Enhanced Git capabilities
  • Error Lens: Inline error display

Environment Setup

Clone Repository

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Install Dependencies

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Generate Code

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Environment Configuration

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Project Structure

Directory Layout

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Key Files

  • pubspec.yaml: Project dependencies and configuration
  • analysis_options.yaml: Code analysis rules
  • .github/: CI/CD workflows and templates
  • build_runner.yaml: Code generation configuration

Building and Running

Development Build

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Release Build

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Debug Build with Profiling

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Development Workflow

Branch Strategy

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Feature Development

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Code Style

Follow these conventions:

  • Dart Style Guide: Official Dart style conventions
  • File Naming: Use snake_case for files
  • Class Naming: Use PascalCase for classes
  • Variable Naming: Use camelCase for variables
  • Constants: Use SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE

Commit Messages

Use conventional commit format:

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Testing

Test Structure

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Running Tests

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Writing Tests

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Test Guidelines

  • Write Tests First: TDD approach recommended
  • Test Edge Cases: Include boundary conditions
  • Mock Dependencies: Use mocks for external services
  • Clear Test Names: Describe what is being tested
  • Setup/Teardown: Clean state between tests

Contributing

Code Review Process

  1. Create Feature Branch: From develop branch
  2. Implement Feature: With tests and documentation
  3. Run Tests: Ensure all tests pass
  4. Submit PR: With clear description and screenshots
  5. Address Feedback: Respond to review comments
  6. Merge: After approval from maintainers

Quality Checklist

Before submitting:

  • Code follows style guidelines
  • All tests pass
  • No lint warnings
  • Documentation updated
  • Screenshots for UI changes
  • Performance impact considered

Getting Help

  • Discord: Join developer channel for real-time help
  • GitHub Issues: Search existing issues first
  • Documentation: Check docs for common questions
  • Code Comments: Read inline documentation

Development Tools

Useful Commands

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VS Code Shortcuts

  • Ctrl+Shift+P: Command palette
  • F5: Start debugging
  • Ctrl+F5: Run without debugging
  • Ctrl+Shift+R: Hot reload
  • Ctrl+.: Quick fix

Performance Profiling

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Debugging

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This setup guide should get you ready for Flow Master development. For additional help, check the other documentation files or reach out to the development team.