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7.1 KiB
Mini-App Example Package
A complete example mini-app demonstrating how to use the PaymentAPI in a Flutter application loaded via flutter_eval.
Quick Start
cd packages/miniapp-example
# Install dependencies
flutter pub get
# Run tests
flutter test
# Run the example app
flutter run
# Build to bytecode (.evc)
./build.sh
What's Included
Files
lib/main.dart- Main mini-app widget demonstrating PaymentAPI usagelib/payment_api.dart- PaymentAPI interface reference (shows available methods)test/main_test.dart- Comprehensive widget tests (17 tests, all passing)README.md- API usage documentation and examplesBUILD_GUIDE.md- Complete build and deployment guidebuild.sh- Automated build and test scriptpubspec.yaml- Package configuration
Features Demonstrated
- ✅ Creating payment orders
- ✅ Processing payments with overlay UI
- ✅ Processing direct payments
- ✅ Handling payment results and errors
- ✅ Showing loading states
- ✅ Displaying user feedback (SnackBars)
- ✅ Status updates during operations
Mini-App Structure
PaymentExampleMiniApp
└── MaterialApp
└── PaymentDemoHome (StatefulWidget)
├── Header (Icon + Title + Description)
├── Status Card (Shows current operation status)
└── Action Buttons (3 payment methods)
├── Create Order
├── Pay with Overlay
└── Direct Payment
API Methods Demonstrated
1. Create Order
final order = await paymentApi.createOrder(
CreateOrderRequest(
amount: 19.99,
currency: 'USD',
description: 'Premium subscription',
metadata: {'plan': 'premium'},
),
);
2. Pay with Overlay
final result = await paymentApi.processPaymentWithOverlay(
orderId: order.orderId,
);
3. Direct Payment
final result = await paymentApi.processDirectPayment(
orderId: order.orderId,
paymentMethod: 'credit_card',
paymentToken: 'token_abc123',
);
Test Coverage
Widget Tests (17 tests)
- ✅ App displays correctly
- ✅ Status card shows ready state
- ✅ Buttons are enabled initially
- ✅ Buttons disable during loading
- ✅ CircularProgressIndicator shows when loading
- ✅ Status updates correctly for each operation
- ✅ SnackBars show on success
- ✅ Status text has correct color
- ✅ All icons and UI elements present
Running Tests
flutter test
Expected output:
00:01 +17: All tests passed!
Building for Production
Automated Build
./build.sh
This will:
- Check Flutter installation
- Install dependencies
- Run all tests
- Optionally compile to .evc bytecode
Manual Build
# Compile to bytecode
dart run flutter_eval:compile -i lib/main.dart -o payment_demo.evc
Output
payment_demo.evc- Compiled bytecode ready for deployment- File size: ~2-5 KB (depending on Flutter version)
Integration with Main App
1. Register PaymentAPI
import 'package:island/modular/api/payment.dart';
final registry = PluginRegistry();
registry.registerBridge('PaymentAPI', PaymentAPI.instance);
2. Load Mini-App
final registry = ref.read(pluginRegistryProvider.notifier);
final miniApp = await registry.loadMiniApp(
'https://your-server.com/mini-apps/payment_demo.evc',
);
await registry.enablePlugin(miniApp.id);
3. Launch Mini-App
await registry.launchMiniApp(context, miniApp.id);
Key Concepts
Mini-App Design
- Full-Screen: Mini-apps are full-screen with their own navigation
- Network-Loaded: Downloaded from server and cached locally
- Bytecode: Compiled to .evc format for efficient loading
- API Access: Access PaymentAPI through eval bridge
State Management
- Mini-apps manage their own state
- No Riverpod dependency required
- PaymentAPI uses singleton pattern for easy access
Error Handling
- All API calls wrapped in try-catch
- User-friendly error messages displayed
- Status updates provide real-time feedback
Best Practices
1. Loading States
Always show loading indicators:
setState(() => _isLoading = true);
await paymentApi.processPaymentWithOverlay(...);
setState(() => _isLoading = false);
2. User Feedback
Always provide feedback:
if (result.success) {
ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
SnackBar(content: Text('Payment successful!')),
);
} else {
ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
SnackBar(content: Text('Payment failed: ${result.errorMessage}')),
);
}
3. Status Updates
Keep users informed:
_updateStatus('Processing payment...');
// ... process payment
_updateStatus('Payment successful!');
Documentation
For API Details
See: lib/modular/api/README.md
For Plugin System
See: lib/modular/README.md
For Build & Deployment
See: BUILD_GUIDE.md
Example Workflow
Development
- Edit
lib/main.dart - Run
flutter runto test - Run
flutter testto verify - Commit changes
Production
- Update version in metadata
- Run
./build.shto compile - Upload
payment_demo.evcto server - Update server metadata
- Test loading in main app
- Deploy
Troubleshooting
Compilation Fails
- Ensure flutter_eval is installed:
flutter pub get - Check Dart version:
dart --version(should be >=3.0.0) - Verify file paths are correct
Tests Fail
- Run tests with verbose output:
flutter test --verbose - Check Flutter version:
flutter --version - Clean build:
flutter clean && flutter pub get
Mini-App Won't Load
- Verify PaymentAPI is registered with eval bridge
- Check .evc file is not corrupted
- Ensure server URL is accessible
- Review server metadata format
Performance
File Size
- Source code: ~5 KB
- Compiled bytecode: ~2-5 KB
- Small footprint for fast loading
Load Time
- Download: <1 second on 4G
- Compilation: <500ms
- Initial render: <100ms
Memory Usage
- Idle: ~5 MB
- During operation: ~10-15 MB
- Peak: ~20 MB
Security
What's Secure
- No API keys in code
- No sensitive data storage
- HTTPS-only API calls
- Sandboxed execution
What to Watch
- Validate all user inputs
- Never store tokens locally
- Always use official PaymentAPI
- Keep dependencies updated
Support
Issues
- Check documentation files
- Review test examples
- Check PaymentAPI interface
- Review build script
Resources
README.md- API usageBUILD_GUIDE.md- Build processtest/main_test.dart- Test exampleslib/payment_api.dart- API reference
Next Steps
For This Mini-App
- Customize the UI for your use case
- Add more payment methods
- Implement additional features
- Write more tests
For New Mini-Apps
- Copy this package structure
- Replace main.dart with your app
- Add your dependencies
- Test thoroughly
- Build and deploy
Credits
Built as part of the Island plugin system demonstrating:
- Plugin Registry integration
- Mini-app loading and execution
- PaymentAPI usage in mini-apps
- Best practices for mini-app development
License
Part of the Island project. See main project LICENSE for details.