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Summary

Rewrites the README for the 2.0 SDK in the same shape as the other Ably Pub/Sub 2.0 READMEs: an
overview modelled on the Go README, two-sentence requirements and the migration table after the
quick start. Only README.md changes.

What changed

• Overview: the device-only note linking the server SDKs, and a table for ably_pubsub_device_flutter and createClient.
• Requirements: Flutter 3.44 and Dart 3.12 or later, Android 7.0 (API level 24), and iOS 15 with Xcode 26.
• Installation: flutter pub add, plus the iOS 15 deployment target setup. The Swift Package Manager opt-out links to UPDATING.md.
• Quick start: an authUrl sample. authCallback is one sentence.
• Migrating from 1.x: a top-level section after Quick start, with a 1.x to 2.0 table and a link to UPDATING.md.
• Common configuration: Endpoint, with the port and TLS rules, and the Logging levels.
• Platform notes and Known limitations: push notifications and no Push Admin API.
• API key: no sample uses one. The device authenticates with a token only.
• Links: repository files use absolute GitHub URLs.

How it was validated

• Every claim was checked against the source on main: createClient, ClientOptions, LogLevel and AuthCallback. Versions were checked against pubspec.yaml, Gradle, Package.swift and CI.
• The Dart samples pass dart analyze in a scratch package (Dart 3.3, with the SDK constraint relaxed).
• Every link and anchor was checked.
• An independent review checked facts, samples, links and markdown rendering.

Follow-ups

• CONTRIBUTING.md release step 3 updates a README version that no longer exists, so that step can go.

Risk Assessment

Summary by CodeRabbit

• Documentation
  • Replaced the general SDK overview with a guide for the Flutter device package, including platform requirements and a publish/subscribe quick start using server-provided authentication.
  • Added configuration and migration guidance covering endpoints, ports, TLS, logging, and package changes.
  • Clarified push support and its current-device-only limitation; noted that the REST client was removed.
  • Warned against embedding API keys in end-user apps.

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Walkthrough

The README now documents the Flutter device package, its requirements, installation, platform setup, and migration from 1.x. It replaces the API-key example with token-authenticated usage and describes client configuration, platform notes, limitations, and project resources.

Changes

Device package documentation

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Package documentation README.md	The README covers package setup, authenticated usage, migration, endpoint and logging configuration, platform requirements, push support and limitations, and project resources.

Estimated code review effort: 1 (Trivial) | ~5 minutes

Change: Other

Possibly related issues

• ably/ably-pubsub-flutter#611 — The README maps the package rename but does not document the removal step or the package coexistence limitation raised by this issue.

Possibly related PRs

• ably/ably-pubsub-flutter#612 — The changelog and README document the same package and API changes for 2.0.

Suggested reviewers: ttypic, maratal

Merge Risk: Low · up to 922b3

The release process contains an obsolete README update step, causing minor maintainer confusion.

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_{A rabbit reads the setup page,
Then hops through versions, stage by stage.
A token opens up the way,
New settings guide the client’s stay.
“No keys in apps!” the rabbit says,
And thumps a cheer for clearer docs.}

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🟢 Approval recommended

The documentation rewrite has no active review issues, with the Android setup guidance clarification accounted for.

No open issues 🎉

What changed in this PR

Rewrites README.md for the 2.0 Flutter device SDK, updating its structure, authentication guidance, platform requirements, configuration details, migration notes, and support documentation.

Changes:

• Reorganizes the README around the 2.0 SDK documentation structure.
• Replaces API-key examples with token-based authUrl and authCallback examples.
• Documents installation, migration, endpoint and logging configuration, platform setup, push limitations, and further reading.
• Updates package, version, platform, badge, and Swift Package Manager guidance.

File	Summary	Review notes
README.md	Comprehensive 2.0 device SDK documentation rewrite.	Clarify Android setup using the current minSdk = 24 form, while optionally mentioning minSdkVersion for legacy templates.

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