Learn all about Flutter (DART)

Learn all about Flutter (DART)

Flutter is a cross-platform mobile application development framework created by Google. It is used to develop applications for Android and iOS from a single codebase.

Flutter is a unique framework in that it uses the Dart programming language, which allows for faster development and a more responsive user interface.

The book covers the following:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Flutter and Dart

Overview of Flutter and its advantages

Introduction to the Dart programming language

Setting up the Flutter development environment

Basics of Dart syntax

Flutter architecture and widget hierarchy

Chapter 2: Flutter Widgets

Introduction to Flutter widgets and their role

Working with basic Flutter widgets (Text, Image, Container, etc.)

Layout widgets and organizing the UI (Row, Column, Stack, etc.) in Flutter

Input and interaction widgets (Button, TextField, GestureDetector, etc.) in Flutter

Material Design and Cupertino widgets in Flutter

Chapter 3: State Management in Flutter

Understanding the concept of state in Flutter

Managing state using StatefulWidget and StatelessWidget in Flutter

Local state management techniques (setState, InheritedWidget) in Flutter

Using state management libraries (Provider, Riverpod, MobX) in Flutter

Architectural patterns for state management (BLoC, Redux) in Flutter

Chapter 4: Navigation and Routing in Flutter

Introduction to navigation in Flutter

Navigating between screens and passing data in Flutter

Named routes and route parameters in Flutter

Nested navigation and bottom navigation bars in Flutter

Deep linking and handling app links in Flutter

Chapter 5: Networking and Data Fetching in Flutter

Making HTTP requests with Dart

Fetching and displaying data from APIs in Flutter

Working with RESTful services and JSON data in Flutter

Authentication and secure communication in Flutter

Using libraries for networking (Dio, http, Chopper) in Flutter

Chapter 6: Data Persistence and Storage in Flutter

Introduction to data persistence in Flutter

Working with local databases (Sqflite, Moor) in Flutter

Storing data in key-value pairs (SharedPreferences) in Flutter

File storage and working with images in Flutter

Using cloud-based storage (Firebase Cloud Storage) in Flutter

Chapter 7: Working with External APIs and Services in Flutter

Integrating Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Messaging) in Flutter

Using device features (Camera, Location, Sensors) in Flutter

Accessing device contacts and calendar events in Flutter

Push notifications and in-app messaging in Flutter

Using third-party APIs (Maps, Social media, Payment gateways) in Flutter

Chapter 8: Flutter UI Customization and Theming

Customizing widget appearance with properties in Flutter

Using themes for consistent app styling in Flutter

Creating custom themes and styles in Flutter

Working with fonts and typography in Flutter

Animations and transitions in Flutter

Chapter 9: Advanced Flutter Concepts

Flutter's rendering and layout pipeline

Performance optimization techniques in Flutter

Internationalization and localization in Flutter

Accessibility considerations and best practices in Flutter

Testing and debugging Flutter applications

Chapter 10: Flutter and Native Device Features

Integrating Flutter with existing native code (Android and iOS)

Using platform channels for bi-directional communication in Flutter

Accessing device features and sensors in Flutter

Working with native APIs and libraries in Flutter

Building custom Flutter plugins

Chapter 11: Flutter and Web Development

Chapter 12: Deploying and Publishing Flutter Apps