Romex Topcoder Hackathon Project Deployment Guide

Description

This deployment guide provides step-by-step instructions on deploying a Flutter project. It assumes that you have a basic understanding of Flutter development and have Flutter and Dart installed on your machine.

Credentials

• Username: topcoderhack
• Password: hackathon2023

Prerequisites

1. Flutter SDK
2. Code Editor (e.g., VSCode, IntelliJ)
3. Git (Optional)

Dependencies and Versions

Listed below are the key dependencies and their versions used in this project:

• Flutter SDK: 3.13.9
• Dart SDK: 3.1.5

You can find detailed information about all dependencies in the pubspec.yaml file.

Local Deployment

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Jerome-Mahia/Topcoder-Hackathon.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

cd topcoder_hackathon

Step 3: Install Dependencies

flutter pub get

Step 4: Run the Application

flutter run

Local Deployment

Step 1: Build the Application

flutter build apk --release

This command generates a release APK file.

Step 1: Install the Application on an Android Device

flutter install

For iOS, you can build and run on a physical device using Xcode.

Step 3: Deploy to App Stores (Optional)

• For Android: Publishing to Google Play Store
• For iOS: Publishing to Apple App Store

Manual Deployment Notes

• Ensure that you have the necessary signing configurations for iOS deployment.
• Update the app's metadata in the pubspec.yaml file.

Steps on How to Verify That the Application Has Been Deployed Successfully

To ensure that the application has been deployed successfully, follow these steps:

1. Check the Application on the Device:

• For Android, open the app on the device and verify its functionality.
• For iOS, ensure the app runs smoothly on an iOS device.

2. Verify App Version and Build:

• Check the app version and build number to confirm the correct release is installed.

3. Test Key Features:

• Verify that key features of the application are functional.

4. Review Logs (if applicable):

• Check logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate deployment issues.

5. User Testing:

• Conduct user testing to ensure a smooth user experience.

Running Tests

flutter test

This will execute the test suite and provide feedback on test results.

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter issues during deployment, check the Flutter documentation for common errors and solutions.
• Review the application logs for any error messages.
• Ensure that all dependencies are up-to-date by running flutter pub outdated and updating if necessary.
• If issues persist, reach out to the project community or support channels for assistance.

Notes

• Make sure to follow Flutter's best practices for app deployment.
• Regularly check for updates to dependencies and the Flutter SDK.
• Refer to the official Flutter documentation for more in-depth information: Flutter Documentation.