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Feature: implement javascript bridge (web client)

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Description

In the Flet web client, a bridge is needed with the javascript/html page the app is hosted on. Flet should be able to call javascript (with json payload as parameter) and receive messages back from javascript.

helpful links:
https://medium.com/flutter-community/js-native-communication-bridge-in-flutter-f94b65913df1

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Research direction

The issue identifies the Flet web client and its JavaScript/HTML host as the area to investigate; begin by tracing the web client entry point and reviewing the linked Flutter bridge example. Define the call-and-response interface, including JSON payloads, and verify that messages can travel in both directions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
flutter, html, javascript
Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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