Best of Flutter — September 2024

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   Supabase·2y

   Building an Uber Clone with Flutter and Supabase

   This tutorial guides you through building an Uber-like app using Flutter and Supabase, focusing on real-time location tracking using the PostGIS extension. The steps include setting up dependencies, creating and managing databases, and implementing real-time tracking for a consumer-facing app. The guide demonstrates using Supabase Edge Functions to handle routes and real-time updates, and provides a foundation for further development of features like payments and driver ratings.

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   Flutter Developers·2y

   Flutter State management market share: Unofficial Survey

   The post presents the results of two unofficial surveys on state management solutions in Flutter, conducted on Reddit and Facebook. The findings, while interesting, are not scientifically conclusive.

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   Dart Developers·2y

   Dart + Flutter Community Help

   A collaborative space for community members to address issues and seek help with Dart and Flutter development.

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   Flutter Developers·2y

   Top Flutter Widget Libraries for App Developers

   A valuable reference listing six top Flutter widget libraries for app developers. Useful for anyone looking to build apps with these resources.

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   asayer·2y

   Cross-Platform Development with Flutter Rust Bridge

   Developing a cross-platform battery test application by leveraging Flutter's UI toolkit and Rust's performance. The project involves setting up the development environment, creating a Rust backend, and integrating it with a Flutter front end. The article covers installation steps for Flutter and Rust, building the Rust library, and compiling it for use in Flutter, along with the creation and deployment of the user interface.

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   Code with Andrea·2y

   How to add a Badge to an IconButton

   The post discusses the simple method of adding a badge to an IconButton using the Badge widget in Flutter. It highlights use cases such as displaying notification counts and custom labels, and mentions compatibility with NavigationRailDestination and BottomNavigationBarItem.

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   Code with Andrea·2y

   BuildContext Extension for Push, Pop

   Simplify your Flutter app's navigation code by defining push and pop methods inside a BuildContext extension. This allows you to use context.push or context.pop instead of repeatedly calling Navigator.of(context).

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   Code with Andrea·2y

   Stylish Text with ShaderMask and LinearGradient

   Learn how to create stylish text in Flutter by combining ShaderMask with LinearGradient. This example demonstrates using a gradient to style text with a code snippet provided.

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   Medium·2y

   Boost your Flutter app with the newest Dart version

   Discover how Dart 3.4.4 can enhance your Flutter app with improved features like enum constructors, extension types, and Dart Isolates. Enum constructors make your enums more concise and maintainable, while extension types offer a cleaner way to extend existing types without boilerplate code. Dart Isolates, introduced in version 2.4, allow for parallel code execution, keeping your main thread responsive for better performance in Flutter applications.

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    Code with Andrea·2y

    How to Ask for In-App Reviews in Your Flutter App

    In-app reviews are crucial for app success, impacting user feedback and app store performance. This high-level guide explains using the in_app_review package in a Flutter app to prompt users at the optimal time for reviews. Key highlights include installation, timing for prompts, handling logic with analytics, and leveraging data-driven decisions to increase positive reviews. The guide also explores integrating with Riverpod for state management and utilizing Shared Preferences for tracking review requests.

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