Fake Store - Flutter Dev Skill Test

This project is a skill assessment requirement.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following set up:

1. Flutter: Follow the setup guide here: Flutter Installation
2. Android Emulator: If not installed, follow this guide: Managing Android Virtual Devices

This project was built with Flutter 3.27.1 and Dart 3.6.0.

Note: This tutorial is designed for Windows computers.

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How to Run the App

Important Note

The FakeStore API may occasionally be unresponsive. If this happens, an error message with a retry button will appear in the app. keikaavousi/fake-store-api#50

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   • Click the Code button in the repository.
   • Copy the repository URL by clicking the Copy () button.
   • Open your terminal and navigate to your desired folder.
   • Run the command:

     git clone <REPOSITORY_URL>

     Example:
   • Wait for the cloning process to finish.

2. Open the Project in Your IDE

   Visual Studio Code

   • Click File > Open Folder.
   • Navigate to the cloned repository folder and select it.
   • You must be inside the repository folder, as shown in this screenshot, then click the Select Folder button.
   • Open the terminal in VS Code and run:

     flutter pub get

     
   • Wait for dependencies to be resolved. Errors should disappear.
   • Press F5 to run the app.
     • If prompted, select the target device and press Enter.
     • If no prompt appears, press F5 again and choose Dart & Flutter.
   • Wait for the app to launch.

   Android Studio

   • On the welcome page, click Open and navigate to the cloned repository.
   • If a warning appears, click Trust Project.
   • Wait for the project to finish analyzing.
   • Select a device by clicking the dropdown.
   • Click the Run button.
   • If you have chosen an emulator from the previous step, click the Running Devices menu to see the app running.

3. Run on Emulator or Browser

   • For emulators: Use the Running Devices menu to interact with the app.
   • For browsers or other devices: Verify the app on the selected platform.

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Success

You have successfully run the app! If you encounter any issues, refer to the setup guides or debug as necessary.