android_background_task_manager

Releases

1. ▸▾1.0.028 Sept 2025

   Initial release of Android Background Task Manager

   Added

   • Initial release of Android Background Task Manager
   • Support for scheduling one-time and periodic background tasks
   • Task registration system with callback functions
   • Comprehensive task options including constraints and retry logic
   • Local persistence using SharedPreferences
   • Native Android implementation using WorkManager and AlarmManager
   • Comprehensive error handling with specific exception types
   • Task execution monitoring and debugging support
   • Complete example Flutter application
   • Comprehensive unit test coverage
   • Detailed documentation and README

   Features

   • Task Management: Register, schedule, cancel, and monitor background tasks
   • Flexible Scheduling: Support for one-time and periodic tasks with various constraints
   • Reliable Execution: Uses Android WorkManager for reliable background execution
   • Local Persistence: Tracks task state across app restarts
   • Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with descriptive exceptions
   • Testing Support: Built-in support for testing and debugging
   • Android Only: Optimized specifically for Android platform

   Technical Details

   • Minimum Android API level 21
   • Flutter 3.0.0+ support
   • Uses WorkManager for periodic and reliable tasks
   • Fallback to AlarmManager for simple one-time tasks
   • Method channel communication between Flutter and native Android
   • JSON serialization for task data
   • Exponential backoff retry mechanism

   Documentation

   • Complete API documentation
   • Usage examples and best practices
   • Error handling guide
   • Testing guidelines
   • Example Flutter application

   Testing

   • Unit tests for all core functionality
   • Mock method channel tests
   • Task options validation tests
   • Exception handling tests
   • Integration tests for task execution

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