Objective: Understand the basics of mobile app development and why Flutter is a powerful framework.
Topics:
Overview of mobile app development (iOS and Android).
Introduction to Flutter and its cross-platform capabilities.
Benefits of using Dart as a programming language.
Setting up the development environment: Installing Flutter, Dart, and Android Studio.
Configuring emulators and physical devices for testing.
Learning Outcomes:
Install and configure Flutter and Android Studio.
Run a basic Flutter app on an emulator or device.
Practical Exercise:
Create and run a default Flutter app with the "Hello World" template.
Objective: Learn the core concepts of Dart to build a strong foundation for Flutter development.
Dart syntax, variables, and data types.
Control structures: conditionals and loops.
Functions, parameters, and return types.
Object-oriented programming in Dart: classes, objects, and inheritance.
Asynchronous programming: Futures, async, and await.
Write basic Dart programs with proper syntax.
Understand asynchronous programming for app responsiveness.
Build a simple Dart program to calculate and display user input (e.g., a basic calculator).
Objective: Master Flutter’s widget system to create user interfaces.
Understanding Flutter’s widget tree and widget types (Stateless vs. Stateful).
Core widgets: Text, Container, Row, Column, and Stack.
Building layouts with Flutter’s layout widgets.
Handling user input with buttons and forms.
Introduction to Material Design and Cupertino widgets.
Create responsive UI layouts using Flutter widgets.
Differentiate between Stateless and Stateful widgets.
Design a simple UI with a form, buttons, and text display.
Objective: Learn how to manage app state effectively in Flutter applications.
What is state management and why it matters.
Basic state management with setState().
Introduction to Provider, Riverpod, and Bloc patterns.
Managing app-wide state vs. local state.
Persisting state with shared preferences.
Implement state management using setState and Provider.
Understand when to use different state management approaches.
Build a counter app with Provider to manage state across multiple screens.
Objective: Implement navigation to create multi-screen Flutter apps.
Basic navigation with Navigator.push and Navigator.pop.
Named routes and route management.
Passing data between screens.
Using packages like go_router for advanced routing.
Handling deep links in Flutter apps.
Create a multi-screen app with smooth navigation.
Pass data between screens effectively.
Develop a to-do list app with multiple screens (e.g., list view and detail view).
Objective: Integrate APIs to fetch and display dynamic data in Flutter apps.
Introduction to REST APIs and HTTP requests.
Using the http package to make network calls.
Parsing JSON data in Dart.
Error handling and loading states.
Caching API responses for offline support.
Fetch and display data from a public API.
Handle network errors gracefully.
Build a weather app that fetches and displays data from a weather API.
Objective: Store and manage data locally on the device.
Using shared_preferences for simple key-value storage.
Introduction to SQLite and the sqflite package.
CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) in SQLite.
File storage for images and other assets.
Managing app data lifecycle.
Implement local storage for persistent data.
Perform CRUD operations using SQLite.
Extend the to-do list app to save tasks locally using SQLite.
Objective: Explore advanced Flutter concepts to enhance app functionality.
Custom animations with AnimationController and Tween.
Using packages for charts, maps, and other visualizations.
Implementing push notifications with Firebase.
Accessibility features for inclusive app design.
Internationalization and localization for multi-language support.
Add animations and advanced features to improve user experience.
Support multiple languages and accessibility standards.
Create a localized app with animations and push notifications.
Objective: Ensure app quality through testing and debugging techniques.
Unit testing for Dart code.
Widget testing for Flutter UI components.
Integration testing for full app workflows.
Debugging tools in Android Studio.
Performance profiling and optimization.
Write and run tests for Flutter apps.
Debug and optimize app performance.
Write unit and widget tests for the weather app from Chapter 6.
Objective: Prepare and publish a Flutter app to app stores and explore monetization options.
Configuring app icons, splash screens, and metadata.
Building release versions for Android and iOS.
Publishing to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Implementing in-app purchases and ads.
Monitoring app performance with analytics tools (e.g., Firebase Analytics).
Successfully publish a Flutter app to app stores.
Implement basic monetization strategies.
Package and publish a completed app (e.g., the weather app or to-do list app) to the Google Play Store.
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