Openlib Project Setup Guide

Welcome to the Openlib Project! This guide will walk you through setting up the project on your local machine, specifically focusing on Android Studio.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed and configured on your system:

Flutter: Follow Flutter installation instructions.
- To verify Flutter installation, run:
```
flutter doctor
```
Git: Required to clone the repository.
Android Studio (recommended): With Flutter plugin support.

Steps to Set Up Locally

1. Create a Project Directory

First, decide where you want the project folder to be created. You can do this from the terminal as follows:

mkdir OpenlibProject
cd OpenlibProject

2. Clone the Repository

Use Git to clone the project into your newly created directory:

git clone https://github.com/dstark5/Openlib.git

3. Navigate to the Project Folder

After cloning, move into the Openlib folder:

cd Openlib

4. Open the Project in Android Studio or VS Code

To open the project:

For VS Code: Use:
```
code .
```
For Android Studio: Open Android Studio, and then use File > Open to navigate to the Openlib folder.

5. local.properties changes

To ensure compatibility with your target Android devices, update the minimum SDK version:

Open local.properties (located in android/).

Add the below properties:

 flutter.buildMode=release
 flutter.minSdkVersion=21
 flutter.targetSdkVersion=34
 flutter.compileSdkVersion=34

Here, "21" represents the minimum SDK version supported.

6. Enable Flutter Support in Android Studio

To access the emulator options and additional Flutter-specific features:

Go to File > Settings > Plugins in Android Studio.
Ensure Flutter support is enabled.
This will provide access to the emulator tab, where you can choose the device for testing.

7. Run the Application

To run the app:

Open main.dart (usually found under lib/).
Use the Run button in Android Studio to launch the app on your selected emulator or connected device.

Additional Resources and Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, refer to the official Flutter documentation for comprehensive troubleshooting and setup tips.

Feel free to reach out or create an issue if you have any questions or need further assistance.

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