Google Flutter

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about Google Flutter, a powerful framework for building beautiful and natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. You’ll learn to create responsive, user-friendly apps using Dart and explore key features like widgets, state management, and integration with back-end services. Whether you’re an aspiring mobile developer or looking to expand your skills, this course will guide you through creating robust, scalable apps using Flutter.

Course Duration:

8-10 Weeks (including hands-on projects and assessments)

Prerequisites:

1. Basic Understanding of Programming:
   • Familiarity with any programming language (preferably object-oriented programming languages like Java, C#, or Python).
2. Basic Knowledge of Mobile App Development (Optional but Helpful):
   • Some experience with mobile app development concepts (e.g., working with Android or iOS) is beneficial but not mandatory.
3. Familiarity with Dart (Optional):
   • While not required, some knowledge of the Dart programming language can be helpful as Flutter is built with Dart.
4. Interest in Cross-Platform Development:
   • A strong interest in building applications that run on multiple platforms with a single codebase.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Flutter and Dart

• Lesson 1: Getting Started with Flutter
  • Introduction to Flutter and its architecture
  • Installing Flutter SDK and setting up the development environment
  • Overview of Dart programming language
  • Creating your first Flutter app
• Lesson 2: Dart Basics
  • Introduction to Dart syntax and data types
  • Variables, operators, and control flow in Dart
  • Functions and error handling
  • Object-oriented programming in Dart

Module 2: Understanding Flutter Widgets

• Lesson 3: Introduction to Widgets
  • Understanding the widget tree in Flutter
  • Stateless vs Stateful widgets
  • Commonly used widgets: Text, Container, Row, Column, etc.
  • Building layouts using Flutter’s flexible widget system
• Lesson 4: Advanced Widgets
  • Working with complex widgets like ListView, GridView, and Stack
  • Implementing navigation and routing
  • Handling user input with forms and text fields
  • Customizing widgets and themes

Module 3: State Management in Flutter

• Lesson 5: Managing State
  • Introduction to state management in Flutter
  • Using setState() for basic state management
  • Understanding InheritedWidget and ScopedModel
  • Introduction to popular state management libraries (Provider, Riverpod, etc.)
• Lesson 6: Advanced State Management
  • Deep dive into Provider and Riverpod
  • Using BLoC (Business Logic Component) pattern
  • Managing complex state in large applications
  • Best practices for scalable state management

Module 4: Flutter Layouts and Navigation

• Lesson 7: Responsive Design in Flutter
  • Creating responsive layouts with Flex and Expanded widgets
  • Handling different screen sizes and orientations
  • Using MediaQuery and LayoutBuilder
  • Adaptive design for mobile, web, and desktop
• Lesson 8: Navigation and Routing
  • Basic navigation using Navigator widget
  • Passing data between screens
  • Implementing deep linking and dynamic routes
  • Nested navigation and custom route transitions

Module 5: Working with APIs and Backend Integration

• Lesson 9: Networking in Flutter
  • Making HTTP requests with the http package
  • Working with JSON data and serialization
  • Handling RESTful APIs in Flutter
  • Best practices for secure and efficient networking
• Lesson 10: Firebase Integration
  • Introduction to Firebase and its services
  • Authentication with Firebase (email, Google, Facebook)
  • Real-time database and Firestore integration
  • Cloud Functions and Firebase Storage

Module 6: Animations and Graphics in Flutter

• Lesson 11: Basic Animations
  • Introduction to animations in Flutter
  • Using AnimatedContainer, AnimatedOpacity, and more
  • Custom animations with AnimationController
  • Working with implicit and explicit animations
• Lesson 12: Advanced Animations and Graphics
  • Building complex animations using AnimationBuilder
  • Working with custom painters and shaders
  • Creating 2D graphics with Flutter
  • Integrating third-party animation libraries

Module 7: Publishing and Deploying Flutter Apps

• Lesson 13: Preparing Your App for Release
  • Code optimization and performance tuning
  • Managing app configurations for different environments
  • Testing and debugging Flutter apps
  • Ensuring accessibility and localization
• Lesson 14: Publishing to App Stores
  • Building APKs and App Bundles for Android
  • Preparing and submitting apps to the Google Play Store
  • Building and submitting apps to the Apple App Store
  • Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) for Flutter apps