Is Flutter The Future Of App Development?
Flutter is a Google UI toolkit for building attractive, natively compiled applications for mobile -Android & iOS and desktop -Linux, Mac, Windows, Google Fuchsia from a single codebase.
It is not a framework or library but a complete SDK – software development kit.
10 REASONS WHY TO USE FLUTTER:
1. A Single code repository for multiple platforms:
Flutter offers a single codebase platform. It means that any application you develop with Flutter is compatible with Android and iOS platforms.
It speeds up the whole app development process since you have to code once, and the app runs on any platform.This also makes it suitable for Cross-platform Application Development.
2.Debugging Apps with Hot reload:
Hot reload is a feature in Flutter which gives the ability to make changes in the source code. These changes are implemented simultaneously in the running application with no need to compile source code again or restart.
Because of the Hot reload feature, making changes in the app is easy. Hence this leads to an efficient app development process.
3. Completely Customizable widgets:
Flutter contains a variety of widgets for designing UI interfaces. The widgets are customizable and are reusable in the app development process. Flutter has broadly two categories of widgets: Material Design and Cupertino. The Material Design executes Google’s design and Cupertino executes Apple’s iOS Human interface guidelines.
4.Simpler testing:
The single codebase feature of flutter makes it possible to develop a code that is usable on different platforms and the hot reload feature allows us to make changes to the app that are implemented simultaneously on running applications.
These utilities decrease the time and effort of the testing team.
Tests can be done for functionality, user interface, usability, and logical formation in a single platform of the application, without wasting time for testing multiple platforms.
5. Faster SDK process:
With all the features provided in a flutter, it speeds up the software development, implementation, and testing phase.
Attractive prototypes can be built using flutter.
6. Cost reduction:
In the current scenario of the mobile app development market, the cost of developing a native mobile app takes around USD 30,000.
To build an app for multiple platforms would be very costly.
Using Flutter reduces the cost of development as only one source code is developed which is compatible with other platforms.
7. Perfect for the creation of MVP:
A minimum viable product (MVP) is a product with minimum functionality but a representation of features of the app.
It helps to understand the needs of the target audience and at the same time receiving their feedback on how the product can be improved.
MVP is a working prototype that expresses the business idea and fulfills the major goal.
Flutter is perfect to build a minimum viable product for your business as it speeds up the development process and adds an attractive UI design layout.
8. Rich in UI components:
One of the many benefits of flutter includes the rich set of UI rendering components, device API access, navigation, testing, stateful management, and loads of libraries it offers.
This ability reduced the need to use third-party libraries.
In flutter, you have everything needed for app development in one place itself.
9. 2 Dimensions Flare:
You will not be scared of Animations once you get 2 Dimensions Flare, which comes along with Flutter.
2 Dimensions Flare is a vector-based animation tool used for UI design and gaming apps.
It enables the creation of interactive animations and designs inside the app.
10. Flutter supported in multiple IDE environments:
Many IDEs support Flutter. So, a Flutter app can be developed in Android Studio, VS Code, or IntelliJ.
VS Code is lightweight and performs faster.
TOP 5 APPS MADE USING FLUTTER: –
2.Google Ads
It also comes as a mobile application developed using Flutter.
Google ads app allows you to manage Google ad campaigns from your smartphone.
It enhances your Google Ads experience and helps you stay connected to your campaigns while on the go.
It provides campaign statistics and allows you to update bids or budgets in real-time, live alerts, keyword editing, and contact a Google expert. It is instinctive as well as stylish.
2. KlasterMe
Flutter framework has also helped in developing a social media app- KlasterMe.
KlasterMe is a content-sharing site where people can build their profiles, add images, blogs, and essays.
The app enables users to create, share, discover and organize amazing content.
3. Reflectly
Reflectly is developed using flutter as a personal journal incorporated with artificial intelligence to structure and reflect upon one’s daily thoughts and problems.
It focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and positive psychology to help users cope with daily stress, resolve negative thoughts, and remain positive.
Reflectly enables you to express your emotions and care for your mental health.
This Flutter app also provides valuable insights from leading self-help experts to help you in coping with any mental health issues.
4. Postmuse – Instagram photo editing app
PostMuse helps you make Instagram stories that look good by using story templates and even provides photo filters that make your pictures look nice.
With Postmuse you can create typography design or quote images using our many fonts and easy-to-use story editor.
PostMuse interface allows you to view, edit, and design multiple Instagram photos.
This flutter app even recommends the best picture, so your social media marketing looks authentic.
5. SG BusTracker
SG BusTracker provides an approximate time of arrival for buses in Singapore.
It lists nearby bus-stops, serviced by SBS, SMRT, and Tower Buses.
It also shows seat availability with color codes: Green for seat availability, Yellow for standing availability, and Red for limited standing.
Once you start using Flutter there is a hard time resisting it. It is well equipped for a faster and efficient app development process. Want to know more about such trending technologies? Stay connected to Futurios Blog!
Conclusion
In conclusion, flutter is developed to be future-proof as it allows you to create cross-platform apps for the web, mobile, and desktop.
Flutter offers a lot of great plugins and features that make it better than the usual code editor.
The best part is Flutter serves both businesses by providing reasonable development costs and developers by providing great usability and speed. On top of it, it’s an open-source, cross-platform toolkit, and beginner-friendly.
So, what are you waiting for? Go start developing your flutter app!
— Written By Rinkaj Solanki