Fix opening links in feedback chat

[nilsreichardt]

You couldn't open the links sent in the feedback chat.

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request addresses a critical usability bug within the feedback chat feature where users were unable to open links shared in messages. By incorporating a dedicated URL launcher and configuring the markdown renderer, the change ensures that all links are now interactive and functional, enhancing the overall user experience and communication flow.

Highlights

• Link Functionality Fix: Resolved an issue where links sent in the feedback chat were not clickable or opening, significantly improving user interaction within the chat.
• Dependency Integration: Integrated the url_launcher_extended package to provide robust URL launching capabilities within the application.
• Markdown Link Handling: Configured the MarkdownBody widget to properly handle link taps, ensuring that all embedded URLs are now actionable.

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Code Review

This pull request aims to fix an issue where links in the feedback chat could not be opened. The approach of using the onTapLink callback from MarkdownBody is correct. However, the current implementation has a critical flaw: it attempts to launch the link's display text as a URL instead of the actual URL (href). Additionally, it lacks error handling for cases where the URL is invalid or cannot be launched. I've provided a suggestion to fix these issues, ensuring that the correct URL is used and that users are notified if a link fails to open.

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[Jonas-Sander]

If we're security conscious, we should maybe add a pop-up that displays the URL and a button to continue opening it.

That's because people could write a link like this: https://www.google.com which actually leads to another destination (phishing, malware, etc.)

(Or some other way which balances security with usability so one doesn't need to click another button always)

WDYT?