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Flutter Basics: why use Flutter for mobile app development

By Subodh Dharmwan / January 18, 2020

January 6, 2024
Flutter Basics: why use Flutter for mobile app development

Flutter is an open-source mobile application development framework that is created by Google for building high-performance apps for iOS & Android in a single codebase. Flutter provides a fast and expressive way for developers to build native apps. In this blog, we have provided information on Flutter basics.

Flutter was released in May 2017 & written using the language C, C++, Dart.

Also, read: How to implement an app idea – 7 actionable steps to take

Here are Flutter basics and why use it for mobile app development?

  • HOT Reload: In flutter, you do not need to run the code every time you did some changes.  Flutter works like a web that allows the framework to automatically rebuild the widget tree. It helps to view the effect of your changes thus saving time and also helps in fast development.
  • High Performance: Flutter doesn’t require a JavaScript bridge and the speed is much faster than others.
  • Native apps for IOS and Android: Flutter has all the facilities that come under the native platforms, like scrolling, navigation, icons fonts, text, List view, etc. that's why apps built with Flutter features on both android and iOS.
  • Develop one code for two platforms: Flutter has its own widgets and designs. Widgets are the elements that control the view and interface of an app. Flutter is independent of platform covering both iOS and Android. So one app can be designed to work on both platforms.
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The language used by Flutter:

Flutter uses Dart as its programming language. It is a client-optimized programming language for fast apps on multiple platforms, developed by Google and it is used to build mobile, desktop, backend and web applications.

Dart Language for Mobile Application:

Mobile apps are built using Flutter which is an open-source mobile application development framework for building mobile applications.

Also, read: The Guide to Developing and Adopting a Mobile App Strategy for Businesses

Dart Libraries:

There are three fundamental Dart libraries:

  1. dart: core
  2. dart: html
  3. dart: io

1. dart: core

This library contains all the basic functionalities like strings, dates, integers, collections, list, etc.…

2. dart: html

This library includes Document Object Model (DOM) element types, events, local storage, media, CSS styling etc.

3. dart: io

With the help of this library, we can work with files, processes, HTTP servers and clients, directories.

For using the library, we need to import the library like import ‘dart:io’;

Also, read: 5 Things most successful business Apps have in common

Dart tools: Dart language supports these tools

  1. DartPad
  2. Command-line tools
  3. IDEs & editors

1. DartPad:

You need not to download anything for DartPad. You just need to click on the link [https://dart.dev/]. DartPad supports core libraries.

2. Command-line tools:

Dart SDK includes these general-purpose tools.

  1. dartdoc
  2. dartfmt
  3. pub
  4. dartfix
  5. build_runner
  6. dartanalyzer

Also, read: 7 Examples of hybrid apps that have taken businesses to the next level

IDEs & Editors:

Dart plugins are existing with these common IDEs.

  1. Android Studio
  2. IntelliJ IDEA
  3. Visual Studio Code
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Flutter is an open-source mobile application development framework that is created by Google for building high-performance apps for iOS & Android in a single codebase. Flutter provides a fast and expressive way for developers to build native apps. In this blog, we have provided information on Flutter basics.

Flutter was released in May 2017 & written using the language C, C++, Dart.

Also, read: How to implement an app idea – 7 actionable steps to take

Here are Flutter basics and why use it for mobile app development?

  • HOT Reload: In flutter, you do not need to run the code every time you did some changes.  Flutter works like a web that allows the framework to automatically rebuild the widget tree. It helps to view the effect of your changes thus saving time and also helps in fast development.
  • High Performance: Flutter doesn’t require a JavaScript bridge and the speed is much faster than others.
  • Native apps for IOS and Android: Flutter has all the facilities that come under the native platforms, like scrolling, navigation, icons fonts, text, List view, etc. that’s why apps built with Flutter features on both android and iOS.
  • Develop one code for two platforms: Flutter has its own widgets and designs. Widgets are the elements that control the view and interface of an app. Flutter is independent of platform covering both iOS and Android. So one app can be designed to work on both platforms.
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The language used by Flutter:

Flutter uses Dart as its programming language. It is a client-optimized programming language for fast apps on multiple platforms, developed by Google and it is used to build mobile, desktop, backend and web applications.

Dart Language for Mobile Application:

Mobile apps are built using Flutter which is an open-source mobile application development framework for building mobile applications.

Also, read: The Guide to Developing and Adopting a Mobile App Strategy for Businesses

Dart Libraries:

There are three fundamental Dart libraries:

  1. dart: core
  2. dart: html
  3. dart: io

1. dart: core

This library contains all the basic functionalities like strings, dates, integers, collections, list, etc.…

2. dart: html

This library includes Document Object Model (DOM) element types, events, local storage, media, CSS styling etc.

3. dart: io

With the help of this library, we can work with files, processes, HTTP servers and clients, directories.

For using the library, we need to import the library like import ‘dart:io’;

Also, read: 5 Things most successful business Apps have in common

Dart tools: Dart language supports these tools

  1. DartPad
  2. Command-line tools
  3. IDEs & editors

1. DartPad:

You need not to download anything for DartPad. You just need to click on the link [https://dart.dev/]. DartPad supports core libraries.

2. Command-line tools:

Dart SDK includes these general-purpose tools.

  1. dartdoc
  2. dartfmt
  3. pub
  4. dartfix
  5. build_runner
  6. dartanalyzer

Also, read: 7 Examples of hybrid apps that have taken businesses to the next level

IDEs & Editors:

Dart plugins are existing with these common IDEs.

  1. Android Studio
  2. IntelliJ IDEA
  3. Visual Studio Code

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Bhavesh Parekh
Bhavesh Parekh
December 4, 2020 6:36 am

A great piece that sheds much-needed light on Flutter App Development Company and its impact on the business as there are many new details you posted here. Sometimes it is not so easy to build a “Flutter App Development Company” without custom knowledge; here you need proper development skills and experience. However, the details you mention here would be very much helpful for the beginner.

Naveen Khanna
Naveen Khanna
July 8, 2021 5:45 am

This is a pretty good article that speaks about flutter mobile app development and basic features and how to get succeeded.

Briana White
Briana White
July 21, 2021 5:19 am

Hey Subodh Dharmwan, really great thoughts on this topic, very informative and knowledgeable. In the topic of Flutter App Development, you mentioned the details are very helpful to all people.

Josh Software Inc
Josh Software Inc
August 4, 2021 12:00 pm

Flutter has made mobile development much easier for developers. This Flutter SDK will be the future of mobile app development. Good article! I found some useful information in your blog; it was awesome to read.

Deepika
Deepika
August 6, 2021 8:22 am

Hi, Thank you for sharing this post, It’s really a great article.

whiteplainsconsulting
whiteplainsconsulting
August 17, 2021 11:51 am

This is great blog written on use of flutter for mobile app development .Flutter development framework functions quicker than its alternatives. In most cases, Flutter app require much lesser time compared to the same app developed separately for Android and iOS.

William Bailey
William Bailey
August 18, 2021 5:25 am

I really enjoyed it when I read this mobile app development blog.

Mobile application development
Mobile application development
August 20, 2021 6:09 am

Thanks for sharing the post, it was really a great experience reading this article learned new things.

Honey
Honey
August 24, 2021 2:44 am

Great stuff! Flutter is new technology introducing in the market. To share such deep knowledge is very difficult, but I appreciate your efforts and you convey of content. This helps every beginner to go ahead in flutter technology.

Tapesh Bhargava
Tapesh Bhargava
August 25, 2021 12:44 am

A mobile-first approach is imperative for successful businesses, yet many still are behind in adopting a mobile app strategy. Where mobile web can help raise awareness and increase traffic, mobile apps, on the other hand, allow you to foster customer relationships and increase retention. Without a mobile presence, significant marketing opportunities are missed.

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