dart pub publish to pub.dev
Validate, version, and release your package.
dart pub publish to pub.dev is a free Dart Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 4 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Dart Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Publishing Shares Your Work
When your package is ready, one command sends it to the world. Publishing puts your library on pub.dev so anyone can depend on it. 🌍
Version Before You Publish
Set a clear version in pubspec.yaml following semantic versioning. Major, minor, and patch numbers tell users exactly how much changed.
version: 1.0.0Update the CHANGELOG
Every release needs a matching entry in your CHANGELOG. Users read it to decide whether and how to upgrade, so describe changes plainly.
Pick a License
A published package must include a LICENSE file. It tells users their legal rights, and pub.dev recognizes common open-source licenses automatically.
Dry Run First
Run publish with the dry-run flag to validate everything without uploading. It surfaces missing files or warnings while changes are still cheap.
dart pub publish --dry-runAuthenticate With Your Account
Your first publish opens a browser to sign in. pub.dev links the upload to your account, and you can later add others as uploaders.
The Real Publish Command
When the dry run is clean, drop the flag to ship. The publish command uploads your files and makes the version live within seconds.
dart pub publishPublishing Is Permanent
Once live, a version cannot be deleted, only retracted to discourage new use. Double-check your files, since a mistake stays in history.
Exclude Files With pubspec
Keep secrets and junk out of the upload. Dart ignores files matched by your .gitignore, so commit hygiene keeps your published archive clean.
Verified Publisher Badges
Publish under a verified publisher tied to a domain you own. The badge builds trust and groups all your packages under one identity. 🛡️
Bumping for the Next Release
For each update, bump the version, add a CHANGELOG entry, re-run checks, then publish again. The same smooth cycle repeats for life.
Quick Check
What is the safe first step before actually uploading your package?
Recap: Ship It
You learned to version, changelog, license, dry-run, and finally dart pub publish. Your package is now part of the ecosystem. 🎉
Frequently asked questions
Is the “dart pub publish to pub.dev” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “dart pub publish to pub.dev” is free to read here on the web, and the Dart Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Dart Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “dart pub publish to pub.dev”?
Validate, version, and release your package. You practise Dart Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Dart Academy?
No prior experience is required. Dart Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 4 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “dart pub publish to pub.dev” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Dart Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Dart Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Structuring a Publishable Library
- Documenting With dartdoc Comments
- Linting, Formatting, and pana Score
- dart pub publish to pub.dev