Add Flutter Linux merged threads migration annoucement #12534
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Raise awareness that Flutter FIXME:RELEASED_VERSION merged the UI/platform threads on Linux. This is a significant internal change that _might_ break apps. If so, we'd like customers to reach out to us on GitHub so that we can fix bugs, if any.
Summary of ChangesHello @robert-ancell, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed! This pull request introduces crucial documentation to inform Flutter users about a significant internal architectural change on Linux: the merging of UI and platform threads. This modification, while standardizing behavior across platforms, has the potential to impact existing applications. The primary objective is to proactively communicate this breaking change and establish a clear channel for users to report any issues, thereby ensuring the continued stability and smooth evolution of Flutter applications on the Linux platform. Highlights
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This is essentially a copy of #12440 |
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This pull request adds a new breaking change announcement for merged threads on Linux. The changes include adding the announcement to the index and creating a new markdown file with the details. My review focuses on consistency and adherence to the repository's documentation standards. I've pointed out a placeholder inconsistency and some sorting issues in the index file. Overall, the content of the announcement is clear and well-written.
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@loic-sharma I'm not sure what version numbers to put in here - is there a number for the next release I should use or remove these numbers? |
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Visit the preview URL for this PR (updated for commit 2ddf2a2): https://flutter-docs-prod--pr12534-linux-merged-threads-dtnweglh.web.app |
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@robert-ancell The placeholders are fine for now :) FYI @flutter/website-reviewers, this change (flutter/flutter#176759) is NOT in the upcoming 3.38 release. It'll land in the subsequent release. |
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Thanks for your patience on this! I've handled the merge conflicts and updated the version placeholders. Is this otherwise ready to land? It seems the linked PR is in the |
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Raise awareness that Flutter FIXME:RELEASED_VERSION merged the UI/platform threads on Linux. This is a significant internal change that might break apps. If so, we'd like customers to reach out to us on GitHub so that we can fix bugs, if any.