Configuring API Base URL

The API base URL is used to connect your app to the backend server. To configure it:

1. Open .env file in the root directory
2. Update the API_BASE_URL variable:

   API_BASE_URL=https://your-domain.com

If the .env file doesn't exist:

1. Copy .env.example to .env
2. Update the API_BASE_URL variable

The default API base URL is https://ecommerce-api.botble.com if not specified.

Important Notes

• Make sure to use HTTPS for production environments
• The URL should not end with a trailing slash (/)
• The URL should be accessible from your app's target devices
• For local development, you can use http://localhost:8000 or your local IP address

HTTPS Validation

The app enforces HTTPS for API_BASE_URL in production and staging environments. This validation runs automatically when the app starts.

Allowed in development mode only:

• http://localhost
• http://127.0.0.1
• http://192.168.x.x (local network)
• http://10.x.x.x (local network)

All other environments require https:// — the app will throw a StateError if HTTP is used with a public domain.

Note: The .env file is optional. If missing, the app uses safe defaults (production mode, HTTPS required).