Fixed #

• Perfect pub.dev score - Updated connectivity_plus to ^7.0.0
• Now supports all latest stable dependencies

Changed #

• Updated connectivity_plus from ^6.1.5 to ^7.0.0

Fixed #

• Updated dependencies - All dependencies now use latest stable versions
• Fixed connectivity_plus 6.x breaking changes (now returns List
• Improved pub.dev score compatibility

Changed #

• Updated connectivity_plus from ^5.0.0 to ^6.1.5
• Updated dio from ^5.4.0 to ^5.9.1
• Updated uuid from ^4.0.0 to ^4.5.2
• Updated path_provider from ^2.1.0 to ^2.1.5
• Tightened dependency constraints for better downgrade compatibility

Documentation #

• Major README overhaul - Complete rewrite with proper positioning
• Added clear problem → solution structure
• Added "Why SyncLayer?" section with 5-line quick start
• Added architecture diagram and comparison table
• Added vs Firebase/Drift/Supabase positioning
• Better structure: Quick Start → How It Works → Advanced
• Added TRACKING.md for transparency on analytics

Improved #

• Much clearer value proposition for developers
• Better first impression on pub.dev
• Professional positioning vs competitors

Documentation #

• Added comprehensive documentation to all public APIs
• Documented all parameters, return values, and exceptions
• Added usage examples for every public method
• Improved inline code documentation with detailed explanations
• Added documentation for SyncEvent, ConflictStrategy, and SyncConfig

Improved #

• Better developer experience with IntelliSense support
• Clearer API documentation on pub.dev

Initial Alpha Release #

Features:

• Local-first storage with Isar database
• Push sync (device → backend)
• Pull sync (backend → device) with collection configuration
• Batch operations (saveAll(), deleteAll())
• Conflict resolution with last-write-wins strategy
• Auto-sync with configurable intervals
• Event system for sync lifecycle monitoring
• Version tracking and hash generation
• Offline queue with retry logic
• Connectivity monitoring

Known Issues:

• Pull sync requires explicit collections parameter in SyncConfig
• Limited production testing (2 of 10 validation tests completed)
• Example backend uses in-memory storage only
• Basic error handling and retry logic (3 attempts max)
• No built-in authentication or encryption

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed pull sync not working on fresh devices (requires collection config)
• Fixed pull sync missing records due to timestamp tracking issue

Breaking Changes:

• None (initial release)

Documentation:

• README with quick start guide
• API documentation
• Architecture overview
• Example todo app
• Production validation guide

Versioning #

This project follows Semantic Versioning:

• 0.x.x - Pre-release, APIs may change
• 1.0.0 - First stable release
• x.Y.0 - New features (backward compatible)
• x.y.Z - Bug fixes (backward compatible)