System Requirements & SDK Specifications
Before building or customizing the Helpnest mobile app, ensure your development environment meets the following SDK and toolchain specifications:
| Requirement / SDK | Version / Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flutter SDK | 3.44.x (or >= 3.10.1) | Channel stable |
| Dart SDK | 3.12.x (or >= 3.0.0 < 4.0.0) | Bundled with Flutter |
| Java / JDK | OpenJDK 21 (or JDK 17+) | Bundled with Android Studio JBR |
| Android SDK | API 36 (Android 16/36) | Build Tools 36.0.0 |
| Minimum Android Target | minSdkVersion 21 (Android 5.0) | Target SDK 34+ / 36 |
| Xcode | 16.0+ (Build 17A324+) | Required for iOS builds on macOS |
| CocoaPods | 1.16.x+ | Required for iOS pod dependencies |
| Supported OS (Mobile) | iOS 13.0+ / Android 5.0+ | Physical devices or Simulators / Emulators |
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