🌍 RTL/LTR Support & Directionality #

🔄 Complete Directionality Support

• Automatic Direction Detection: Package automatically detects text direction based on app locale
• Manual Direction Override: Option to manually specify textDirection (RTL/LTR)
• RTL Language Support: Full support for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu, and other RTL languages
• Seamless Integration: RTL functionality works identically to LTR with proper text flow
• Locale-Based Detection: Supports 10+ RTL languages with automatic detection

🎨 RTL Visual Design

• Proper Text Flow: Text flows correctly from right-to-left in RTL mode
• Field Arrangement: OTP fields arrange properly in RTL layout
• Button Positioning: Verify and resend buttons position correctly for RTL
• Icon Alignment: All icons and visual elements align properly in RTL
• Arabic Validation Messages: Beautiful Arabic validation messages with proper styling

🎯 Tap Outside Unfocus & Focus Management #

📱 Global Tap Outside Functionality

• Built-in Tap Outside: Package handles tap outside unfocus automatically
• Global Coverage: Tap anywhere on screen to unfocus fields (not just within widget)
• External Handler Priority: External handlers take priority over built-in functionality
• Configurable Behavior: unfocusOnTapOutside parameter to enable/disable
• External Handler Support: externalTapOutsideHandler for custom tap outside logic

⚡ Real-time Focus Synchronization

• Zero Delay Transitions: Focus state updates with zero delay
• Cursor-Border Sync: Cursor position always matches focused field border
• Immediate Visual Feedback: Focus borders appear instantly when fields are focused
• Smooth Transitions: Smooth focus transitions between fields
• Accurate Focus State: Focus state accurately reflects actual cursor position

🔧 Validation State Isolation & Improvements #

🎯 Complete State Isolation

• Validation vs Error Separation: Complete isolation between validation and error states
• Independent State Management: Validation and error states managed independently
• Persistent Validation Borders: Validation borders reappear correctly on subsequent triggers
• Smart State Clearing: Validation states clear appropriately on user input
• Mutual Exclusivity: Validation and error states are mutually exclusive

🔄 Enhanced Validation Logic

• Real-time Border Updates: Validation borders update in real-time
• Proper State Hierarchy: Correct visual hierarchy: Error > Focused > Completed > Filled > Empty
• Instant Error Clearing: Validation errors clear immediately when user types
• State Refresh: Proper state refresh when validation is triggered
• Focus Listener Setup: Enhanced focus listeners for immediate state updates

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes #

🔧 Focus State Management

• Fixed Focus Mismatch: Cursor position now always matches focused field border
• Eliminated Delays: Removed delays in focus transitions
• Immediate Updates: Focus state updates immediately when fields change
• Proper Listener Setup: Enhanced focus listener setup for real-time updates

🎯 Validation State Fixes

• Fixed Border Persistence: Validation borders now persist and reappear correctly
• State Isolation: Complete isolation between validation and error states
• Proper Clearing: Validation states clear appropriately on user interaction
• Real-time Updates: All state updates happen in real-time

📱 Tap Outside Fixes

• Global Coverage: Tap outside now works globally across the entire screen
• External Handler Priority: External handlers properly take priority over built-in functionality
• Layout Exception Fix: Fixed RenderBox layout exceptions in tap outside implementation
• Gesture Detection: Proper gesture detection with HitTestBehavior.translucent

🧹 Code Quality & Maintenance #

🧽 Cleanup & Optimization

• Removed Debug Statements: Removed all print() and log() statements from package
• Code Cleanup: Cleaned up unused variables and methods
• Performance Optimization: Optimized focus listener setup and state updates
• Memory Management: Improved memory management in state updates

📚 Documentation Updates

• Updated README: Comprehensive documentation of new features
• RTL Examples: Added RTL/LTR usage examples
• Tap Outside Examples: Added tap outside functionality examples
• API Reference: Updated API reference with new parameters
• Package Logo: Added official package logo to README

🎨 Visual Improvements #

🖼️ Package Branding

• Official Logo: Added flutter_otp_kit_logo.png as package logo
• README Enhancement: Updated README with package logo and branding
• Visual Consistency: Consistent visual design across documentation

🎯 Enhanced Examples

• RTL Example: Complete Arabic RTL example with proper styling
• Auto Direction Example: Automatic direction detection example
• Tap Outside Test: Interactive tap outside functionality test
• External Handler Test: External tap outside handler example

🚀 Complete Backend Integration & Real-time State Management (Current Version) #

🔥 Backend Integration Ready

• Cubit/Bloc Integration: Perfect integration with Cubit/Bloc patterns
• Automatic State Management: Package handles all error/validation states automatically
• handleVerificationResult(): New method for automatic success/error handling
• handleBackendState(): Comprehensive backend state management method
• Minimal User Responsibility: Package handles maximum possible states internally

⚡ Real-time State Callbacks

• onTimerChanged: Real-time timer state changes for custom widgets
• onErrorStateChangedCallback: Real-time error state changes for custom widgets
• onValidationStateChanged: Real-time validation state changes for custom widgets
• onCompletionStateChanged: Real-time completion state changes for custom widgets
• Instant Custom Widget Updates: Custom widgets update immediately when states change

🎯 Enhanced Public API

• triggerResend(): Public method to trigger resend functionality programmatically
• remainingResendTime: Getter for current remaining resend time
• canResend: Getter to check if resend is currently available
• Comprehensive Error Clearing: All error states clear automatically on user input
• Smart State Synchronization: Custom widgets stay perfectly synchronized with package

🎨 Complete Widget Customization

• Optional Text Parameters: All text parameters now optional with sensible defaults
• Widget-based Everything: Complete widget-based customization for all UI elements
• Custom Validation Messages: Widget-based validation messages with animations
• Immediate Custom Resend: Custom resend widgets update instantly with package timer
• Perfect State Sync: Custom widgets automatically sync with package internal states

🧠 Intelligent State Management

• Mutual Exclusivity: Error and validation states are mutually exclusive
• Automatic Clearing: All error states clear comprehensively on any user input
• Smart Validation: Default validation message widget when auto-validation enabled
• Backend Ready: Perfect for any backend architecture (REST, GraphQL, etc.)
• State Callbacks: Real-time notifications for all state changes

🎯 Latest Validation & Error Handling Enhancements #

✅ Smart Validation System

• Incomplete Field Prevention: Verify button now prevents submission with missing fields when enableAutoValidation: true
• User-Friendly Messages: Shows "Please enter all digits" (or custom message) when fields are incomplete
• Validation Message Display: Fixed validation messages not appearing when verify pressed with incomplete OTP
• Custom Validation Messages: Support for custom validation messages via validationMessage parameter

🔄 Instant Error Clearing

• Immediate Error Clearing: Validation errors and red borders clear instantly when user starts typing
• Smart Error State Management: Error text clears automatically on any user input (typing or deleting)
• Field State Updates: All field states update properly when errors are cleared
• Smooth UX: No more persistent validation errors - they disappear as soon as user interacts

🧪 Enhanced Test Button Functionality

• Functional Test Buttons: All test buttons now actually control the OTP widget state
• GlobalKey Integration: Added GlobalKeys to access OtpVerificationWidget state programmatically
• Smart Button Detection: Test buttons automatically work with currently selected example (basic or widget-based)
• Complete Control: Set errors, clear errors, clear all fields, and fill test OTP programmatically

⏰ Resend Timer Improvements

• Working Timer Countdown: Fixed resend timer to show proper countdown "Resend in 00:59", "00:58", etc.
• Default Timer Functionality: Removed custom resend widget to enable default timer with countdown
• Timer State Management: Timer properly resets and shows countdown in widget-based example

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

• Validation Logic: Fixed verify button logic to check OTP completion before form validation
• Error Text Clearing: Added proper error text clearing in onDigitChanged method
• Method Availability: Verified all required methods exist (setErrorState, clearErrorState, clearOtp, setOtp)
• State Synchronization: Fixed field state updates when validation errors are cleared

📚 Documentation Updates

• README Enhancement: Added comprehensive validation and error handling documentation
• Usage Examples: Updated examples to show validation features and best practices
• API Documentation: Enhanced documentation for validation parameters and methods

🎯 Complete Validation Flow #

1. Enter partial OTP (e.g., "455_") → Press "Verify" → Shows "Please enter all digits" + red borders
2. Start typing in any field → Error message + red borders disappear immediately
3. Complete the OTP → Press "Verify" → Works normally
4. Test buttons work perfectly → Set Error, Clear Error, Clear All, Fill Test all functional
5. Resend timer works → Shows countdown and functions properly when timer expires

🎨 Complete Visual Hierarchy & State Management Overhaul #

🎯 Perfect Visual State Management

• Comprehensive Visual Hierarchy: Implemented strict visual hierarchy: Error > Focused > Completed > Filled > Empty
• Generic Color System: All colors (including error colors) are completely generic and customizable
• Smooth State Transitions: Enhanced smooth transitions between all field states with Curves.easeInOut
• Focus State Precision: Fixed focus state management to show focused border only on actually focused fields
• Error State Clearing: Aggressive error clearing on any user input (typing or deleting) for immediate feedback
• Field Deletion Handling: Proper handling of field deletion with correct state transitions and focus management

🔧 Enhanced Input Handling & Validation

• Consecutive Digit Support: Fixed issue preventing consecutive identical digits (e.g., "2244" now works)
• Clipboard Paste Enhancement: Robust paste functionality with debounce mechanism and intelligent full OTP vs single-digit handling
• Input Validation: Enhanced validation using OtpValidator.isValidOtp for paste operations
• Focus Management: Improved focus handling with WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback for proper timing

⏰ Timer & Resend Improvements

• Automatic Timer Start: Timer now starts automatically on widget initialization
• Timer Reset on Resend: Timer properly resets to full duration every time resend is triggered
• Consistent Timer Behavior: Fixed timer behavior to work consistently across all scenarios

🎨 Widget-Based Customization Revolution

• Complete Widget-Based Example: Transformed example into fully widget-based OTP screen with:
  • Custom gradient containers with shadows and borders
  • Multiple icons throughout the interface (security, phone, verified user, message, clock, keyboard, info)
  • Rich text with styled phone number display
  • Custom header with gradient icon containers
  • Enhanced subtitle with icons and rich text
  • Custom OTP fields container with keyboard icon
  • Informative footer with help text
• Responsive Design: Fixed pixel overflow issues with Flexible widgets and proper text wrapping
• Visual Polish: Added gradients, shadows, rounded corners, and professional styling throughout

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

• RenderBox Layout Error: Fixed RenderBox was not laid out error by simplifying nested Column structure
• Pixel Overflow Issues: Resolved all "RIGHT OVERFLOWED" warnings with responsive layout design
• State Synchronization: Fixed timing issues with WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback
• Focus State Accuracy: Ensured focus borders only appear on actually focused fields
• Error State Persistence: Fixed error state not clearing properly on field deletion

🧩 Architecture Improvements

• State Manager Enhancements: Added debugPrint statements (wrapped in kDebugMode) for better debugging
• Style Manager Refactoring: Enhanced getFieldColors with strict visual hierarchy implementation
• Field State Logic: Improved updateFieldState to correctly determine field error states
• Animation Smoothing: Changed all animation curves to Curves.easeInOut for smoother transitions

🏗️ Complete Architecture Refactoring #

🧩 Widget-Based Architecture

• Modular Design: Completely refactored into a widget-based architecture for better maintainability
• Separation of Concerns: Clear separation between UI widgets, state management, and styling
• Reusable Widgets: Created reusable widgets that can be used independently
• Improved Testability: Widgets designed for better testability
• Reduced Complexity: Main widget reduced from 1800+ lines to manageable, focused widgets

🧠 Enhanced State Management

• Dedicated State Manager: Extracted state management into a dedicated OtpStateManager class
• Centralized State Logic: All state transitions and management handled in one place
• Cleaner State Transitions: More predictable and manageable state transitions
• Improved Error Handling: Better error state management with clear responsibilities

🎨 Improved Styling System

• Style Manager: Dedicated OtpStyleManager for handling all styling logic
• Consistent Theming: More consistent application of themes and styles
• Field Colors: Extracted FieldColors class for better color management
• Dynamic Styling: Improved dynamic styling based on field states

⚙️ Configuration System

• Modular Configuration: Split configuration into logical modules
• Field Configuration: Dedicated OtpFieldConfig for field appearance
• Error Configuration: Dedicated OtpErrorConfig for error handling
• Animation Configuration: Dedicated OtpAnimationConfig for animations

🛠️ Utility Functions

• OTP Masking: Extracted OtpMasker for contact information masking
• OTP Validation: Extracted OtpValidator for input validation
• OTP Formatting: Extracted OtpFormatter for input formatting

📱 UI Widgets

• OTP Field: Extracted individual field widget
• OTP Fields Row: Container for OTP fields
• OTP Header: Title and subtitle widget
• OTP Footer: Verify button, resend, and timer widget
• OTP Error Display: Error message widget

📚 Documentation & Examples

• Updated README: Comprehensive documentation of the new architecture
• Architecture Section: Added dedicated section explaining the widget architecture
• Screenshots & Demo: Added section for screenshots and video demonstration
• Example App: Updated with an "Architecture Demo" showing widget usage
• Code Comments: Improved code documentation

🧪 Other Improvements

• Reduced Code Duplication: Eliminated redundant code through proper abstraction
• Better Type Safety: Improved type definitions and null safety
• Performance Optimizations: More efficient rendering and state updates
• Accessibility Improvements: Better semantic labeling and screen reader support

🔧 Enhanced Public API & Flexible Methods #

🎯 Enhanced Public Methods

• clearOtp(): Now supports configurable options for refocus, error clearing, and callbacks
• setOtp(): Now supports configurable options for focus clearing, error handling, and callbacks
• resetFields(): Now supports preserving focus and error state
• isOtpValid(): New method to check if OTP is valid (complete and passes validation)

🔥 Improved Error State Management

• Enhanced Error Priority System: Comprehensive error state priority handling based on configuration
• Flexible Error Clearing: More control over when and how error states are cleared
• Error Persistence Options: Better configuration for error state persistence
• Error State Transitions: Smoother transitions between error states

🌟 Focus Management Improvements

• Preserved Focus Option: Option to preserve focus when resetting fields
• Focus Transitions: Better focus handling during field clearing and deletion
• Focus State Management: More consistent focus state across all operations
• Edge Case Handling: Better handling of focus edge cases

🎨 Field State Improvements

• Priority-Based Field States: Enhanced field state priority system
• State Transitions: Smoother transitions between field states
• Empty Field Handling: Better handling of empty fields
• Deletion Behavior: Improved behavior when deleting field values

📱 User Experience Enhancements

• Flexible API: More flexibility in how methods are called
• Configurable Behavior: More control over widget behavior
• Consistent States: More consistent state management
• Predictable Behavior: More predictable behavior in all scenarios

📚 Example Updates

• Enhanced Edge Cases Demo: Updated with new method options
• Interactive Testing: More comprehensive testing options
• Method Options: Demonstrations of all method options
• State Management: Better visualization of state management

🚨 Critical Bug Fixes & Professional Error State Management #

🐛 Field Styling Priority Fixes

• Fixed Completed Fields Override: Fixed issue where completed fields would override error styling
• Proper Priority Order: Implemented correct priority order: Error > Focused > Completed > Filled > Empty
• Empty Field Styling: Fixed inconsistent styling for empty fields with proper default border color
• Border Color Transitions: Smoother transitions between border colors during state changes

🔄 Enhanced Error State Management

• Error State Persistence: Fixed issues with error state not persisting when needed
• Error State Clearing: Improved error state clearing logic to be less aggressive
• Error State Priority: Fixed issues with error state priority not being respected
• Error State Feedback: Better visual feedback for error states

🔧 Field Clearing & Deletion Fixes

• Proper Field Clearing: Fixed issues with field clearing not properly resetting field states
• Deletion Focus Handling: Improved focus handling during character deletion
• Empty Field Styling: Fixed styling inconsistencies for empty fields after deletion
• Border Color Transitions: Smoother transitions between border colors during deletion

🧪 Edge Case Handling

• Empty Input: Better handling of empty input
• Partial Input: Improved handling of partial input
• Deletion Edge Cases: Fixed edge cases with deletion at field boundaries
• Focus Edge Cases: Better handling of focus edge cases

🎨 Widget-Based Customization #

🖼️ Custom Widgets

• Custom Title: Added titleWidget parameter for custom title widget
• Custom Subtitle: Added subtitleWidget parameter for custom subtitle widget
• Custom Error: Added errorWidget parameter for custom error message widget
• Custom Button: Added verifyButtonWidget parameter for custom verify button
• Custom Resend: Added resendWidget parameter for custom resend widget
• Custom Timer: Added timerWidget parameter for custom timer widget

🔄 Backward Compatibility

• String Fallbacks: All widget parameters have string fallbacks for backward compatibility
• Graceful Degradation: Widget falls back to string-based rendering when custom widgets are not provided
• Consistent Styling: Consistent styling between string-based and widget-based customization
• Seamless Integration: Custom widgets integrate seamlessly with the rest of the widget

🚀 Automatic Error State Management & Widget-Based Customization #

🔥 Automatic Error State Management

• External Error Control: Added hasError parameter to control error state externally
• Error State Callback: Added onErrorStateChanged callback for error state changes
• Auto-Clear Options: Added autoClearErrorOnInput and autoClearErrorOnResend parameters
• Timed Error States: Added errorStateDuration for auto-clearing error states after a delay
• Dynamic Styling: Fields now dynamically update styling based on error state
• Error Persistence: Error state can persist until explicitly cleared or auto-cleared

🎨 Widget-Based Customization

• Custom Title: Added titleWidget parameter for custom title widget
• Custom Subtitle: Added subtitleWidget parameter for custom subtitle widget
• Custom Error: Added errorWidget parameter for custom error message widget
• Custom Button: Added verifyButtonWidget parameter for custom verify button
• Custom Resend: Added resendWidget parameter for custom resend widget
• Custom Timer: Added timerWidget parameter for custom timer widget
• Backward Compatibility: All widget parameters have string fallbacks for backward compatibility

🔧 Enhanced API

• getCurrentOtp(): Added method to get the current OTP value
• Error State Access: Added hasErrorState getter for checking current error state
• Error State Control: Added setErrorState() and clearErrorState() methods
• Improved Validation: Enhanced validation system with more options

📱 User Experience Improvements

• Better Error Feedback: Improved visual feedback for error states
• Smoother Transitions: Enhanced transitions between states
• More Customization: Greater flexibility for UI customization
• Accessibility Improvements: Better screen reader support

📚 Documentation & Examples

• Updated README: Comprehensive documentation of new features
• Error State Examples: Added examples for error state management
• Widget Customization Examples: Added examples for widget-based customization
• API Reference: Updated API reference with new methods and parameters

🐛 Bug Fixes & Minor Improvements #

🔧 Bug Fixes

• Focus Handling: Fixed issue with focus not properly moving to next field on input
• Empty Field Styling: Fixed inconsistent styling for empty fields
• Validation Timing: Fixed validation timing issues with auto-validation
• Timer Reset: Fixed timer not properly resetting on resend

✨ Improvements

• Performance Optimization: Reduced unnecessary rebuilds
• Memory Usage: Improved memory management
• Accessibility: Enhanced screen reader support
• Documentation: Improved code documentation and examples

🚀 Enhanced Styling & Animations #

🎨 Styling Enhancements

• Progressive Highlighting: Added option to highlight fields as they are completed
• Custom Field Shapes: Added support for different field shapes
• Gradient Support: Added support for gradient backgrounds
• Shadow Effects: Enhanced shadow customization options

🎬 Animation Improvements

• Field-to-Field Animations: Added animations when moving between fields
• State Transition Animations: Smoother transitions between field states
• Customizable Animation Curves: Added support for custom animation curves
• Animation Speed Control: Added parameters to control animation speed

🔧 Other Improvements

• Better Focus Management: Improved focus handling across fields
• Enhanced Validation: More validation options and better error handling
• Accessibility Enhancements: Better screen reader support and keyboard navigation
• Documentation: Updated documentation with new features and examples

🚀 Responsive Layout & Advanced Customization #

📱 Responsive Layout

• Adaptive Field Sizing: Fields now adapt to available width
• Layout Types: Added different layout types (fixed, responsive, wrap)
• Overflow Protection: Better handling of overflow scenarios
• Cross-Platform Optimization: Improved layout on different platforms

🎨 Advanced Customization

• Custom Field Styling: More options for field appearance
• Button Customization: Enhanced button styling options
• Typography Control: Better control over text styles
• Theme Integration: Improved integration with app themes

🔧 Other Improvements

• Performance Optimization: Reduced rebuild frequency
• Memory Management: Better resource cleanup
• Accessibility: Enhanced accessibility features
• Documentation: Comprehensive documentation update

🚀 Enhanced Functionality & Customization #

🔧 New Features

• Multiple Input Types: Added support for numeric, alphabetic, and alphanumeric input
• Custom Validation: Added support for custom validation rules
• Auto-Submit: Option to automatically submit when OTP is complete
• Paste Support: Added clipboard paste detection

🎨 Customization Options

• Color Customization: More options for customizing colors
• Dimension Control: Better control over field dimensions
• Spacing Options: Customizable spacing between elements
• Typography: Enhanced text styling options

📱 User Experience

• Focus Management: Improved focus handling
• Error Handling: Better error state management
• Feedback: Enhanced visual feedback
• Accessibility: Improved screen reader support

🚀 Initial Release #

🔧 Core Features

• OTP Input: Basic OTP input functionality
• Verification: OTP verification with callback
• Resend: Resend functionality with timer
• Validation: Basic input validation

🎨 Customization

• Colors: Basic color customization
• Dimensions: Field size and spacing customization
• Text: Customizable text elements
• Styling: Basic styling options

📱 User Experience

• Focus Management: Automatic focus movement
• Error States: Basic error state handling
• Animation: Simple animations
• Accessibility: Basic accessibility support