Implementing Automatic App Store Update Checks Using External Configuration

[MahmoudHafezDarwish]

PART OF GTC OPEN SOURCE INTIATIVE

Currently, our Flutter application lacks an automated mechanism to check for updates from the App Store. To enhance the user experience and ensure that our users have the latest version of the app, we need to implement a library that can automatically check for updates using data retrieved from the App Store. This issue aims to create a solution that fetches and compares version information from the App Store, utilizing a configuration from an external resource.

Key Objectives:

Design and implement a library that can retrieve version information from the App Store using the provided app's identifier or bundle identifier.
Integrate the library with the Flutter application to automatically check for updates at regular intervals or upon app launch.
Use an external configuration file or resource to specify the frequency of update checks and any additional parameters, such as update notifications or forced updates.
Compare the retrieved version information with the current version of the app installed on the user's device.
Provide appropriate user feedback and notifications if a new version is available, allowing the user to choose whether to update or defer the update.
Handle edge cases, such as handling different App Store regions, handling errors during update checks, and gracefully degrading when network connectivity is not available.
Ensure the library is well-documented and easy to configure, allowing developers to integrate it into their Flutter applications seamlessly.
To successfully complete this issue, the developer should have a solid understanding of Flutter development, working with external APIs (such as the App Store API), and implementing automatic update checks. They should be able to create a reusable library that simplifies the process of checking for app updates and enhances the user experience.

Labels:

Flutter
Library
App Store
Update Checks
User Experience
External Configuration
API Integration