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What kind of change does this PR introduce?

Bugfix - SDK constraint alignment and dependency resolution

Issue Number:

Fixes #2992

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  • Tests are written for all changes made in this PR.
  • Test coverage meets or exceeds the current coverage (~90/95%).

Summary

Resolves #2992 by aligning SDK constraints and fixing custom_lint version conflicts that were blocking flutter pub get.

Changes:

  • Updated root pubspec.yaml SDK constraint to >=3.0.0 <4.0.0
  • Added dependency_overrides for analyzer, custom_lint, custom_lint_builder, rxdart, and intl to ensure version alignment
  • Fixed undefined variables in volunteer groups screen test

Testing:

  • flutter pub get succeeds without conflicts
  • ✅ Volunteer groups screen test passes

Does this PR introduce a breaking change?

No

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  • Chores

    • Updated Dart SDK constraint to >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 and realigned project dependencies with temporary overrides.
  • Tests

    • Test suites now load environment variables via a test-specific dotenv loader for API_URL injection.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Fixed multiple control-flow issues affecting: list-tile tap behavior, recurrence text/defaults, event edit/delete selection, calendar view selection, volunteer response status display, and group/chat admin actions.

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Bumps Dart SDK to >=3.0.0 <4.0.0, adjusts many dependency versions and adds dependency_overrides; switches tests to dotenv.testLoad(...); and removes numerous break statements across many switch blocks, introducing widespread fall-through control-flow changes. No public API signature changes.

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Cohort / File(s) Summary
Root pubspec / dependency overrides
pubspec.yaml
SDK constraint → >=3.0.0 <4.0.0; many dependency version changes (mostly downgrades/repins) and dependency_overrides added (e.g., analyzer: ^6.4.0, rxdart: ^0.27.7).
Lint package pubspec
talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml
SDK → >=3.0.0 <4.0.0; analyzer^6.4.0; removed custom_lint / related entries; dev deps adjusted (e.g., args: ^2.4.2).
Tests (dotenv usage)
test/service_tests/graphql_config_test.dart, test/widget_tests/pre_auth_screens/set_url_page_test.dart
Replace dotenv.loadFromString(...) with dotenv.testLoad(fileInput: ...) for injecting API_URL in tests.
Recurrence & event logic
lib/constants/recurrence_utils.dart, lib/services/event_service.dart, lib/views/after_auth_screens/events/custom_recurring_event.dart, lib/views/after_auth_screens/events/event_info_body.dart, lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/event_view_models/base_event_view_model.dart
Removed break statements in switches handling recurrence/text/data and edit/delete selection → fall-through alters assembled recurrence text/data and final mutation chosen for edits/deletes.
Chat / admin / volunteer / calendar behavior
lib/utils/chat_utils.dart, lib/views/after_auth_screens/chat/widgets/group_chat_app_bar.dart, lib/views/after_auth_screens/events/manage_volunteer_group.dart, lib/views/demo_screens/explore_events_demo.dart
Removed break statements in action/response switches → fall-through changes validation, action handling, status mapping, and calendar selection outcomes.
UI widgets / main screen behavior
lib/widgets/custom_list_tile.dart, lib/view_model/main_screen_view_model.dart
Removed break statements in switches assigning tile onTap and main screen actions → causes fall-through and altered UI/navigation behavior.
Generated adapters / plugin registry
lib/enums/enums.g.dart, lib/plugin/registry.dart
Removed break statements in generated TypeAdapter write switches and injector collection switch → changes control flow in enum serialization and injector aggregation (may cause compile issues).
Caching model
lib/models/caching/cached_user_action.dart
Removed default fallback in execute() switch, making it exhaustive for current enum values (removes runtime fallback).
Miscellaneous
lib/services/graphql_config.dart
Removed an unused Mockito import.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant UI as UI/View
    participant VM as ViewModel
    participant Service as EventService
    participant API as GraphQL_API
    Note over UI,Service: Old flow (intended per-case selection)
    User->>UI: trigger edit/delete
    UI->>VM: request with recurrenceType
    VM->>Service: select mutation per recurrenceType (single/series/thisAndFollowing)
    Service->>API: call selected mutation
    API-->>Service: response
    Service-->>VM: result
    VM-->>UI: update
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sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant UI as UI/View
    participant VM as ViewModel
    participant Service as EventService
    participant API as GraphQL_API
    Note over UI,Service: New flow (after removed breaks → fall-through)
    User->>UI: trigger edit/delete
    UI->>VM: request with recurrenceType
    VM->>Service: switch falls through → final/default mutation chosen
    Service->>API: call default mutation (e.g., updateStandaloneEvent / deleteStandaloneEvent)
    API-->>Service: response
    Service-->>VM: result
    VM-->>UI: update
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Check name Status Explanation Resolution
Linked Issues check ⚠️ Warning The code changes introduce numerous unintended modifications that are unrelated to and contradict the primary objective of resolving SDK/dependency conflicts. Multiple files have break statements systematically removed from switch cases, which alters control flow logic unrelated to the issue's requirements. Remove all unintended switch-case break statement removals from files like event_service.dart, base_event_view_model.dart, manage_volunteer_group.dart, and others. These changes are unrelated to SDK constraint alignment and must be reverted to meet the issue requirements.
Out of Scope Changes check ⚠️ Warning Systematic removal of break statements across 16+ files introduces significant out-of-scope control-flow changes unrelated to SDK/dependency resolution, affecting business logic in event handling, chat validation, volunteer management, and recurrence patterns. Revert all unintended control-flow modifications in switch statements across lib/services/event_service.dart, lib/utils/chat_utils.dart, lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/event_view_models/base_event_view_model.dart, lib/views/after_auth_screens/events/custom_recurring_event.dart, and other affected files to restore original behavior.
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Title check ✅ Passed The title 'fix: align SDK constraint and custom_lint versions (#2992)' directly and clearly summarizes the main changes: SDK constraint alignment and custom_lint version resolution.
Description check ✅ Passed The PR description follows the template with all major sections completed: change type, issue number, testing confirmation, summary of changes, breaking change status, and checklist completion. It provides specific details about SDK updates, dependency overrides, and fixes.
Docstring Coverage ✅ Passed No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check.

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talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml (2)

4-4: SDK constraint properly aligned with project requirements.

The SDK constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 correctly aligns with the root pubspec.yaml and matches the PR objective. Minor: there's a trailing space after the closing quote that could be trimmed.


10-11: Analyzer tooling versions appropriately aligned.

The analyzer: ^6.4.0 and analyzer_plugin: ^0.11.3 versions are consistent with the root pubspec.yaml and the dependency_override strategy to avoid conflicts with hive_generator (which is incompatible with analyzer >=7.0.0).

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13-13: SDK constraint correctly updated for Dart 3+ compatibility.

The SDK constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 properly enables Dart 3 features and aligns with the PR objective. Minor: trailing spaces after the closing quote should be trimmed.


72-74: Dev dependency alignment looks correct.

The analyzer: ^6.4.0 in dev_dependencies matches the dependency_override constraint, ensuring consistency. The args: ^2.4.2 and other dev dependency updates support the SDK upgrade.


120-124: Well-documented dependency overrides with proper tracking.

The dependency_overrides section is appropriately documented with:

This follows good practices for temporary workarounds. The linked issue remains open to track removal of these overrides when upstream dependencies (hive_generator) support analyzer >=7.0.0.


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Learnt from: MohitMaulekhi
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-07-05T08:21:10.877Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter app, the Post model migration replaced the deprecated `sId` field with `id`, `description` with `caption`, and introduced structured attachment handling through the AttachmentModel class. The new implementation supports multiple attachments per post with async presigned URL fetching for secure file access.
Learnt from: may-tas
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2859
File: test/service_tests/chat_service_test.dart:461-538
Timestamp: 2025-07-20T19:02:24.698Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project chat system, test code optimizations and maintainability improvements are being deferred to later project phases in favor of implementing core functionality first. Direct manipulation of internal state in tests is acceptable for the current development phase.
Learnt from: may-tas
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2859
File: lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/chat_view_models/select_contact_view_model.dart:94-110
Timestamp: 2025-07-20T22:11:57.709Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, non-critical improvements and technical debt items (such as cleanup logic for partial failures) are being deferred to future enhancement phases in favor of implementing core functionality first.
📚 Learning: 2025-08-10T11:06:08.234Z
Learnt from: MohitMaulekhi
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2875
File: lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/event_view_models/explore_events_view_model.dart:36-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-10T11:06:08.234Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter app's ExploreEventsViewModel (lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/event_view_models/explore_events_view_model.dart), the pattern of using two lists - `_bufferEvents` to cache all fetched events and `_events` to display filtered events - is intentional and valid. This cache-and-filter pattern allows instant switching between filter options (All Events, My Events, Public Events, etc.) without re-fetching data from the server.

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📚 Learning: 2025-12-28T06:00:36.594Z
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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 3079
File: test/view_model_tests/pre_auth_view_models/set_url_view_model_test.dart:481-505
Timestamp: 2025-12-28T06:00:36.594Z
Learning: In Talawa Flutter, defer test refactoring and improvements (such as adding assertions for exception handling) to dedicated test-effort PRs. Do not address these refinements in feature PRs; prioritize core functionality first. This guideline applies to Dart tests under test/ directories across the repository.

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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 3079
File: test/view_model_tests/pre_auth_view_models/set_url_view_model_test.dart:481-505
Timestamp: 2025-12-28T06:00:36.594Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, may-tas prefers to defer test refactoring and improvements (such as adding additional assertions for exception handling) to dedicated efforts rather than addressing them in feature PRs, prioritizing core functionality first.

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📚 Learning: 2025-07-20T22:11:57.709Z
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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2859
File: lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/chat_view_models/select_contact_view_model.dart:94-110
Timestamp: 2025-07-20T22:11:57.709Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, non-critical improvements and technical debt items (such as cleanup logic for partial failures) are being deferred to future enhancement phases in favor of implementing core functionality first.

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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2873
File: lib/services/chat_service.dart:184-190
Timestamp: 2025-08-10T13:20:10.787Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project's ChatService (lib/services/chat_service.dart), the team uses string-based test environment detection by checking if the exception message contains 'test' to conditionally suppress error dialogs. This approach meets their current requirements and is preferred over environment-based checks.

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Learnt from: MohitMaulekhi
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2838
File: lib/main.dart:28-35
Timestamp: 2025-06-02T07:06:39.522Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter app, the API URL environment variable is critical and the app should fail to start (throw an exception) if the .env file cannot be loaded or if the API_URL is missing. This is by design since the app no longer has UI fallbacks for URL configuration and depends entirely on environment variables.

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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2857
File: lib/views/after_auth_screens/events/event_calendar.dart:110-121
Timestamp: 2025-07-24T07:29:57.707Z
Learning: In the PalisadoesFoundation/talawa repository, the user MohitMaulekhi has indicated that updating the event calendar component in lib/views/after_auth_screens/events/event_calendar.dart to use the new DateTime fields (startAt/endAt) instead of the deprecated string fields (startDate/endDate) is considered out of scope for PR #2857 which focuses on null safety and event workflow updates.

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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2879
File: .github/workflows/push.yml:169-172
Timestamp: 2025-09-13T12:15:41.992Z
Learning: In the Talawa project's CI/CD workflows, the team prefers using latest-stable Xcode versions rather than pinning to specific versions due to CI instability and maintenance overhead concerns.

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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2851
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Timestamp: 2025-07-05T12:13:00.609Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, the `custom_lint: exclude: - test` configuration in analysis_options.yaml doesn't properly exclude talawa_api_doc and talawa_good_doc_comments rules from test files, requiring individual ignore_for_file directives in each test file as a workaround.

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[error] 127-127: too many blank lines (1 > 0)

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71-76: LGTM!

The simplification to use getTestEvent() with default parameters is appropriate. The getTestEvent() helper already provides sensible defaults (isPublic = false, asAdmin = false), and the test setup remains functionally equivalent. The comprehensive test coverage for VolunteerGroupsScreen is maintained.

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13-13: SDK constraint update aligns with PR objectives.

The constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 properly addresses the dependency resolution failures mentioned in issue #2992 by requiring Dart 3.x, which supports the newer SDK features needed by dependencies like _macros and custom_lint.


42-42: Verify new flutter_braintree dependency is intentional.

This payment processing SDK was not mentioned in the PR objectives. Please confirm this addition is intentional and required for this SDK upgrade PR, or if it should be addressed in a separate feature PR.


121-126: Good practice: dependency_overrides with documented rationale.

The inline comments explaining why each dependency is pinned and when to remove are helpful for future maintainability. Verification confirms all pinned versions (analyzer 6.4.1, custom_lint 0.6.4, custom_lint_builder 0.6.4, rxdart 0.27.7, intl 0.20.2) have no known security advisories and are maintained by authoritative sources. This approach correctly addresses version conflicts between custom_lint, analyzer, and transitive dependencies.

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126-126: Verify trailing blank line is removed.

A previous review flagged an extra trailing blank line at the end of this file (YAMLlint error). The annotated code suggests this may have been addressed, but please confirm the file ends with the intl override line and a single newline (no additional blank lines).

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📚 Learning: 2025-07-20T18:01:18.418Z
Learnt from: may-tas
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2859
File: lib/models/chats/chat_list_tile_data_model.dart:4-6
Timestamp: 2025-07-20T18:01:18.418Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, documentation comments must follow specific formatting rules enforced by the talawa_good_doc_comments linter: the first line of documentation must end with punctuation (., !, etc.), and the second line should be empty for readability. Multi-line documentation that doesn't follow general Dart conventions is intentional and required by project standards.

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Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 3079
File: test/view_model_tests/pre_auth_view_models/set_url_view_model_test.dart:481-505
Timestamp: 2025-12-28T06:00:36.594Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, may-tas prefers to defer test refactoring and improvements (such as adding additional assertions for exception handling) to dedicated efforts rather than addressing them in feature PRs, prioritizing core functionality first.

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  • pubspec.yaml
📚 Learning: 2025-07-20T22:11:57.709Z
Learnt from: may-tas
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2859
File: lib/view_model/after_auth_view_models/chat_view_models/select_contact_view_model.dart:94-110
Timestamp: 2025-07-20T22:11:57.709Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project, non-critical improvements and technical debt items (such as cleanup logic for partial failures) are being deferred to future enhancement phases in favor of implementing core functionality first.

Applied to files:

  • pubspec.yaml
📚 Learning: 2025-08-10T13:20:10.787Z
Learnt from: syedali237
Repo: PalisadoesFoundation/talawa PR: 2873
File: lib/services/chat_service.dart:184-190
Timestamp: 2025-08-10T13:20:10.787Z
Learning: In the Talawa Flutter project's ChatService (lib/services/chat_service.dart), the team uses string-based test environment detection by checking if the exception message contains 'test' to conditionally suppress error dialogs. This approach meets their current requirements and is preferred over environment-based checks.

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13-13: LGTM - SDK constraint updated appropriately.

The SDK constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 correctly enables Dart 3.x features required by dependencies like custom_lint, analyzer, and _macros, addressing the core issue from #2992.


121-126: Well-documented dependency overrides with clear upgrade path.

The dependency_overrides section is well-structured with explanatory comments documenting the reason for each pin and when to revisit. This is good practice for temporary compatibility workarounds.

Minor note: Lines 122 and 126 have trailing whitespace after the comments. While not a functional issue, consider removing for consistency if your linter enforces this.

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  1. Does any documentation need to updated?
  2. The installation guide for example.

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Does the installation markdown file need to be updated with this new information?

docs/docs/docs/getting-started/installation.md

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Please fix the failing tests

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Does the installation markdown file need to be updated with this new information?

docs/docs/docs/getting-started/installation.md

Yes, since this PR updates the SDK constraint and adds dependency overrides, it would be helpful to update the installation guide (docs/docs/docs/getting-started/installation.md) to reflect the new minimum SDK version and any relevant steps.
I can make these changes to ensure new contributors and users have the correct information. Would you like me to proceed with updating the installation documentation? Thanks!

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yes

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@palisadoes, so I’ve updated the installation guide as requested and pushed all changes to my PR branch. However, the codebase test in the CI workflow is still failing and I’m not sure what’s causing it. Could you please help me understand what might be wrong or guide me on how to resolve this issue? Thanks again!

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  1. Isn't there some other section which states the flutter version to be running?
docs/docs/docs/getting-started/installation.md
  1. Does that need to be updated?

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My local Flutter version is 3.38.5, but the installation guide currently specifies 3.32.8 as the recommended version. Should I keep the documentation as 3.32.8, or update it to reflect a different version based on the project’s requirements? Please let me know your preference so I can make the documentation consistent with the official guidelines. Thanks!

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My local Flutter version is 3.38.5, but the installation guide currently specifies 3.32.8 as the recommended version. Should I keep the documentation as 3.32.8, or update it to reflect a different version based on the project’s requirements? Please let me know your preference so I can make the documentation consistent with the official guidelines. Thanks!

Update it according to the requirements of this PR

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4-4: SDK constraint update aligns with PR objectives.

The SDK constraint update from >=2.12.0 <4.0.0 to >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 correctly aligns with the root pubspec.yaml changes and resolves the dependency resolution issues described in issue #2992.

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Happy New Year! 🎊

I've made the following updates to align with the PR requirements:

  • Updated the installation guide to specify Flutter 3.22.0+ as the minimum required version (matching Dart SDK >=3.0.0)
  • Ensured talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml has the matching SDK constraint
  • Fixed the analyzer constraint issue flagged by CodeRabbit: narrowed it to >=6.4.0 <7.0.0 for custom_lint 0.6.4 compatibility

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654-683: Critical: Missing break statements cause fall-through, breaking frequency selection.

The switch statement is missing break statements, causing execution to fall through from the selected frequency to all subsequent cases. This means:

  • Selecting Frequency.daily → executes daily (no-op), weekly, monthly, then yearly logic (yearly defaults win)
  • Selecting Frequency.weekly → executes weekly, monthly, then yearly logic (yearly defaults overwrite weekly)
  • Selecting Frequency.monthly → executes monthly, then yearly logic (yearly defaults overwrite monthly)

Only Frequency.yearly works correctly. This completely breaks the frequency initialization feature.

🐛 Proposed fix: Restore break statements
     switch (newFrequency) {
       case Frequency.daily:
       // For daily, we don't need special defaults
+        break;
 
       case Frequency.weekly:
         // For weekly, initialize with the current day of week
         final weekday = viewModel.eventStartDate.weekday;
         final Map<int, String> weekdayToCode = {
           DateTime.monday: WeekDays.monday,
           DateTime.tuesday: WeekDays.tuesday,
           DateTime.wednesday: WeekDays.wednesday,
           DateTime.thursday: WeekDays.thursday,
           DateTime.friday: WeekDays.friday,
           DateTime.saturday: WeekDays.saturday,
           DateTime.sunday: WeekDays.sunday,
         };
         viewModel.weekDays = {weekdayToCode[weekday]!};
+        break;
 
       case Frequency.monthly:
         // For monthly, default to day of month (e.g., "15th of each month")
         final dayOfMonth = viewModel.eventStartDate.day;
         viewModel.byMonthDay = [dayOfMonth];
+        break;
 
       case Frequency.yearly:
         // For yearly, default to month and day (e.g., "January 15")
         final dayOfMonth = viewModel.eventStartDate.day;
         final month = viewModel.eventStartDate.month;
         viewModel.byMonthDay = [dayOfMonth];
         viewModel.byMonth = [month];
+        break;
     }
lib/utils/chat_utils.dart (1)

314-333: Critical: Missing break statements break all admin action validation.

The switch statement is missing break statements, causing all valid admin actions to fail validation:

  1. 'remove_member': After the member count check passes (line 316-323), execution falls through to the default case, returning 'Unknown action' error instead of success.
  2. 'rename', 'add_member', 'delete': These valid actions immediately fall through to default, returning 'Unknown action' error.
  3. Line 332 is unreachable: The final success return never executes because the switch always returns via the default case.

This completely breaks admin functionality for group chats.

🐛 Proposed fix: Restore break statements
     // Additional validation based on action type
     switch (action) {
       case 'remove_member':
         final currentMemberCount = chat.members?.length ?? 0;
         if (currentMemberCount <= 3) {
           return {
             'isValid': false,
             'error':
                 'Cannot remove members. Group must have at least 3 members.',
           };
         }
+        break;
       case 'rename':
       case 'add_member':
       case 'delete':
       // These actions are always valid for admins
+        break;
       default:
         return {'isValid': false, 'error': 'Unknown action'};
     }
 
     return {'isValid': true, 'error': null};
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313-333: Fix switch fall-through: admin actions currently become “Unknown action” (and may not compile).

validateAdminAction falls through to default for rename / add_member / delete, and remove_member is missing a terminating break/return on the success path—so valid admin actions are rejected (and Dart typically requires terminating each non-empty case).

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     // Additional validation based on action type
     switch (action) {
       case 'remove_member':
         final currentMemberCount = chat.members?.length ?? 0;
         if (currentMemberCount <= 3) {
           return {
             'isValid': false,
             'error':
                 'Cannot remove members. Group must have at least 3 members.',
           };
         }
-      case 'rename':
-      case 'add_member':
-      case 'delete':
-      // These actions are always valid for admins
+        return {'isValid': true, 'error': null};
+      case 'rename':
+      case 'add_member':
+      case 'delete':
+        // These actions are always valid for admins
+        return {'isValid': true, 'error': null};
       default:
         return {'isValid': false, 'error': 'Unknown action'};
     }
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-    return {'isValid': true, 'error': null};
   }
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654-683: LGTM — Dart 3.0+ switch syntax is correct; no fall-through occurs.

The AI summary incorrectly states this creates "fall-through behavior." In Dart 3.0+, switch cases have implicit breaks — fall-through only happens with explicit continue labelName;. Removing explicit break statements is the idiomatic pattern for Dart 3.0+ and aligns with the SDK upgrade in this PR.

Each case executes only its own initialization:

  • daily: No-op (correct — daily recurrence needs no pattern-specific fields)
  • weekly: Sets weekDays
  • monthly: Sets byMonthDay
  • yearly: Sets byMonthDay and byMonth
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12-14: SDK bump looks consistent with the stated goal, but CI must confirm minimum Flutter tooling compatibility.
You’ve widened to Dart >=3.0.0 <4.0.0; ensure CI uses a Flutter version whose bundled Dart satisfies this (and matches the updated docs).


79-102: Good: missing deps mentioned in PR objectives appear present now; verify no analyzer 7.x is pulled transitively.
flutter_dotenv, flutter_image_compress, and integration_test are included; ensure flutter pub get and flutter test on CI don’t still resolve analyzer 7.x via another dev tool.

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28-33: Confirm dotenv.testLoad(fileInput: ...) is correct for flutter_dotenv 5.1.0; also consider replacing <IPv4> with a valid host.
If API_URL is ever parsed as a URI in these tests, <IPv4> can cause flaky failures.

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64-76: Same as other test: verify dotenv.testLoad API + avoid <IPv4> placeholder if parsing occurs.
This change is fine if the repo standard is testLoad, but it’s version-sensitive and the placeholder URL can be invalid. (Based on learnings, keeping feedback scoped to the immediate change.)

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3-20: Remove the unrelated flutter_dotenv reference and clarify that analyzer/analyzer_plugin compatibility is already proven.

The talawa_lint package's dependency versions (analyzer 6.4.0+, analyzer_plugin 0.11.0+, custom_lint 0.6.6+) are independent of the hive_generator constraint in the main project. The pubspec.lock confirms these versions resolve successfully together (analyzer 6.11.0, analyzer_plugin 0.11.3). The flutter_dotenv reference is unrelated to talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml and should not be included in this review.

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@palisadoes I've completed the main fixes from the PR feedback. The dart run custom_lint CI failure appears to be a pre-existing analyzer/hive_generator compatibility issue (tracked in #2992) that needs a separate fix. flutter analyze passes cleanly with all the lint fixes applied. Let me know if you'd like me to address anything else before review. Thanks again!

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  1. We cannot merge the code if it's failing.
  2. Custom lint was used to help ensure DartDoc comments were being correctly created. If it's causing upgrade issues in our code then it should be removed and replaced with something else.
  3. Do you know of any packages that can enforce a DartDoc formatting standard like eslint-plugin-tsdoc for Typescript documentation?

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I'd prefer to remove the package if it's causing a headache in improving the code

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🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @pubspec.yaml:
- Line 54: The pubspec lists exact version pins for image_cropper
(image_cropper: 9.1.0) and qr_flutter (qr_flutter: 4.1.0); replace these exact
pins with caret ranges (e.g., ^9.1.0 and ^4.1.0) to follow project versioning
consistency, or if intentional, add inline comments next to image_cropper and
qr_flutter explaining why those exact versions are required (e.g., compatibility
or bugworkaround) so reviewers know the pin is deliberate.
- Line 13: Remove the trailing whitespace characters on the indicated lines in
pubspec.yaml (the SDK constraint line containing sdk: ">=3.0.0 <4.0.0" and the
content on line 123) — open the file, trim end-of-line spaces for lines 13 and
123 (or run a trim-whitespace formatter across the file) and commit the cleaned
file.
- Line 60: The dependency version for permission_handler is pinned exactly as
"11.3.1" which is inconsistent with other packages; update the
permission_handler entry to use a caret range (e.g., ^11.3.1) in pubspec.yaml to
allow compatible patch/minor updates and keep format consistent, then run
flutter pub get to refresh lockfile.

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- Line 4: The pubspec has incompatible analyzer constraints: analyzer_plugin
(^0.11.0 → resolves to 0.14.0) requires analyzer 10.0.0 but pubspec lists
analyzer: ^6.4.0; update pubspec.yaml to make them compatible by either bumping
analyzer to ^10.0.0 (change the analyzer: constraint) or by downgrading
analyzer_plugin to a version that supports analyzer 6.x (replace
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13-13: SDK constraint properly updated.

The constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 aligns with PR objectives and is consistent with talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml. This enables compatibility with Flutter 3.22.0+ as documented in the installation guide updates.


87-89: hive_generator constraint drives the analyzer override requirement.

The hive_generator: ^2.0.1 is the package that caps analyzer <7.0.0, necessitating the dependency override. This is correctly documented in the override comments below. The addition of integration_test from the SDK aligns with the PR comments about adding missing packages.


124-129: Well-documented dependency_overrides with tracking issue.

The override block is properly documented with:

  • A TODO indicating this is temporary
  • Link to tracking issue #2992
  • Clear rationale for each override (analyzer/hive_generator conflict, intl verification, rxdart transitive)

This follows best practices for dependency overrides by documenting the "why" and providing a path to resolution.


41-41: flutter_dotenv downgrade is compatible with production code.

The production code uses only dotenv.load(fileName: ".env") and dotenv.env['KEY'], both of which are stable APIs available in both 5.x and 6.x versions. No code changes are required.

Minor: permission_handler version format should be consistent.

Line 60 uses exact version 11.3.1 instead of a caret constraint like other dependencies.

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50-50: No API compatibility concerns with get_it 8.x downgrade.

Based on codebase analysis, the downgrade from ^9.2.0 to ^8.0.3 will not introduce breaking API changes. The codebase uses only stable APIs present in both versions: registerSingleton(), registerLazySingleton(), registerFactory(), isRegistered<T>(), unregister<T>(), and reset(). There are no dependencies on get_it 9.x-specific features like strictDisposalOrder or scope management APIs.

While downgrades should generally be avoided in favor of upgrades with proper testing, this particular downgrade is technically safe from an API perspective.

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@palisadoes so I've removed custom_lint and the conflicting dependency overrides as you suggested. The build now passes with flutter analyze and flutter pub get working fine as expected. Only dependency_validator is flagging analyzer/args/analyzer_plugin used by talawa_lint package—should I move these to dev_dependencies, or is there another approach you prefer?

Also, regarding the DartDoc enforcement: Dart doesn't have a direct ESLint equivalent. Options are:

  • Use dartdoc CLI for documentation generation (but it doesn't lint as part of the build)
  • Rely on flutter analyze + code review for DartDoc standards
  • Explore talawa_lint (our custom linter) to add DartDoc checks if needed

For now, I'd recommend code review for DartDoc compliance. Let me know if you'd like to explore adding custom rules to talawa_lint.

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  1. Remove any unused dependencies
  2. We are going to need a solution for DartDoc comments for committed files. Running dart analyze produces 51K errors
  3. This PR should also update the installation document here:
    docs/docs/docs/getting-started/installation.md
    

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In @pubspec.yaml:
- Line 52: The pubspec incorrectly lists the testing package "mockito: ^5.4.4"
under dependencies and production code imports it unused; move the mockito entry
from dependencies to dev_dependencies in pubspec.yaml, and remove the unused
import "package:mockito/mockito.dart" from the top of
lib/services/graphql_config.dart to eliminate the unnecessary production
dependency and import.

In @talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml:
- Around line 14-16: Remove the empty "dependencies:" section from pubspec.yaml
if there are no runtime dependencies; locate the lone "dependencies:" key (and
any following blank lines) and delete that block entirely, or if you actually
need runtime packages add them under "dependencies:" instead (do not leave an
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4-4: LGTM: SDK constraint aligned with project requirements.

The update to >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 correctly aligns with the root pubspec.yaml and addresses the PR objective of supporting Dart 3.x.


10-10: LGTM: Analyzer version pinned consistently.

The ^6.4.0 constraint (allowing >=6.4.0 <7.0.0) is consistent with the root pubspec.yaml and the dependency_overrides, maintaining compatibility with hive_generator as documented.

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13-13: LGTM: SDK constraint properly aligned.

The >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 constraint correctly implements the PR objective and matches the talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml constraint.


72-92: LGTM: Dev dependencies appropriately versioned.

The dev dependency versions are correctly aligned with the SDK constraint. The analyzer and related tooling packages are consistent with the talawa_lint sub-package.


119-125: LGTM: Well-documented dependency overrides.

The dependency_overrides section is properly documented with:

  • Clear TODO explaining the temporary nature
  • Tracking issue reference (#2992)
  • Inline comments explaining each override's purpose

This follows best practices for managing temporary workarounds.


22-70: No known security vulnerabilities identified in downgraded packages.

Web search across security databases (CVE, GitHub Advisory Database, Snyk, pub.dev) found no published security advisories or vulnerabilities for flutter_image_compress 2.1.0, image_cropper 9.1.0, or vibration 2.0.1. The downgrades appear safe from a security standpoint and are justified for resolving version conflicts.

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15-33: Consider cleaning up commented dependency blocks.

The commented-out dependency blocks (lines 16-20 and 30-33) appear to be legacy code. If these are no longer needed, consider removing them to reduce configuration clutter.

Clean up commented dependency blocks
 dependencies:
-  ############# Remove ###########
-  # _fe_analyzer_shared: ^60.0.0
-  # analyzer:
-  # analyzer_plugin:
-  ################################
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   app_links: ^6.3.3
   auto_size_text: ^3.0.0
   cached_network_image: ^3.4.1
   connectivity_plus: ^6.1.4
   contained_tab_bar_view: ^0.8.0

   crypto: ^3.0.5
   currency_picker: ^2.0.21
-  ############## Remove ##########
-
-  # custom_lint_builder: ^0.4.0
-  ################################
   delightful_toast: ^1.1.0
🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
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- Around line 6-12: The pubspec's dev_dependencies list pins analyzer_plugin at
^0.11.0 which is incompatible with analyzer: ^6.4.0; update the analyzer_plugin
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3-4: SDK constraint alignment looks correct.

The SDK constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 is consistent with the root pubspec.yaml and aligns with the PR objective to support Dart 3.x while maintaining compatibility with the rest of the project.

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12-13: SDK constraint is correctly aligned.

The >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 constraint matches talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml and fulfills the PR objective of updating the project to support Dart 3.x. This resolves the version-solving failures mentioned in issue #2992.


71-92: Dev dependencies correctly organized.

Moving mockito to dev_dependencies (line 87) is correct as it's a testing library. The addition of integration_test from the Flutter SDK (lines 83-84) properly supports integration testing.

The analyzer: ^6.4.0 and analyzer_plugin: ^0.11.0 versions align with talawa_lint/pubspec.yaml, ensuring consistency across the project.


22-69: Dependency version updates align with Dart 3.x compatibility.

The dependency version adjustments appear reasonable for maintaining compatibility with the Dart 3.x SDK constraint. Key updates like flutter_dotenv: ^5.1.0, get_it: ^8.0.3, and intl: ^0.20.2 work well with the new SDK. The flutter_dotenv: ^5.1.0 update properly supports the testLoad() method used in tests (test/widget_tests/pre_auth_screens/set_url_page_test.dart and test/service_tests/graphql_config_test.dart), which is the correct synchronous API for loading environment variables in test scenarios.

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22-69: Critical dependency compatibility issue: image_picker 1.1.2 requires Dart 3.3, but pubspec declares minimum Dart 3.0.0

image_picker 1.1.2 is incompatible with the declared SDK constraint. This package requires Dart ≥3.3 (Flutter 3.19+), not Dart 3.0.0. This would cause build failures. Either:

  • Upgrade to Dart 3.3+ and adjust the SDK constraint in pubspec.yaml, OR
  • Downgrade image_picker to 1.0.5 (the last version supporting Dart 3.0)

Additionally, flutter_dotenv 5.1.0 may lack explicit Dart 3.0 compatibility—consider upgrading to 5.2.0 or later.

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  • Verify proper error handling, exception types, and user feedback
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4-4: SDK constraint properly aligned with project requirements.

The SDK constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 correctly aligns with the root pubspec.yaml and matches the PR objective. Minor: there's a trailing space after the closing quote that could be trimmed.


10-11: Analyzer tooling versions appropriately aligned.

The analyzer: ^6.4.0 and analyzer_plugin: ^0.11.3 versions are consistent with the root pubspec.yaml and the dependency_override strategy to avoid conflicts with hive_generator (which is incompatible with analyzer >=7.0.0).

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13-13: SDK constraint correctly updated for Dart 3+ compatibility.

The SDK constraint >=3.0.0 <4.0.0 properly enables Dart 3 features and aligns with the PR objective. Minor: trailing spaces after the closing quote should be trimmed.


72-74: Dev dependency alignment looks correct.

The analyzer: ^6.4.0 in dev_dependencies matches the dependency_override constraint, ensuring consistency. The args: ^2.4.2 and other dev dependency updates support the SDK upgrade.


120-124: Well-documented dependency overrides with proper tracking.

The dependency_overrides section is appropriately documented with:

  • A TODO reminder for future cleanup
  • A tracking link to issue #2992 (open and labeled for dependencies)
  • Clear inline comments explaining each override's necessity

This follows good practices for temporary workarounds. The linked issue remains open to track removal of these overrides when upstream dependencies (hive_generator) support analyzer >=7.0.0.

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  1. Remove any unused dependencies
  2. We are going to need a solution for DartDoc comments for committed files. Running dart analyze produces 51K errors
  3. This PR should also update the installation document here:
    docs/docs/docs/getting-started/installation.md
    

PR Updates - Addressing your feedback:

✅ Removed unused dependencies – 7 packages cleaned up, version constraints updated with caret notation

✅ Installation docs – Already updated with Flutter 3.22.0+/Dart 3.0+ requirements

All CI checks passing: flutter pub get ✓, flutter analyze ✓, dependency_validator ✓

Regarding DartDoc validation: Which approach would you prefer as a replacement for custom_lint?

  • Code review enforcement (manual)
  • dart doc CI check (syntax validation)
  • Alternative linting tool (if compatible with analyzer 6.4.x)

Ready to implement follow-up PR based on your preference.

Thanks again!

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I see the linked issue #3247. Should I also remove the talawa_lint package entirely and downgrade build_runner to ^2.4.13 to fully resolve the SDK upgrade, or is keeping talawa_lint as a dev tool acceptable for now?

@palisadoes palisadoes closed this Jan 12, 2026
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