This article addresses the common issue of restoring state in Flutter applications that utilize the Bloc pattern, specifically when the app is killed by the system. It provides a practical solution and discusses potential pitfalls. Understanding the Problem Flutter’s state restoration mechanism is designed for StatefulWidgets. However, when integrating with the Bloc pattern, particularly when … Read more

This article addresses an issue where a placeholder widget, appearing as the default Material bottom navigation bar theme, is displayed while animating a conditionally hidden BottomAppBar using a SlideTransition in Flutter. Problem Description When using a SlideTransition to animate a BottomAppBar that is conditionally hidden, a placeholder widget, resembling the default Material design bottom navigation … Read more

This article addresses the common Flutter issue of detecting taps on widgets positioned outside their parent Stack widget’s bounds. We’ll explore why this is impossible with the standard Flutter hit testing mechanism, and offer practical solutions to achieve the desired user experience. Understanding the Problem Flutter’s hit testing works in a hierarchical manner. A tap … Read more

This article addresses an issue where Flutter’s select widget mode functionality is broken in secondary screens, causing the app to refresh and preventing access to the desired pages. Problem Description Users report that updating to Flutter version 3.29 has caused the “select widget mode” to behave inconsistently, specifically on secondary screens. Selecting a widget now … Read more

This article provides a practical guide to building a Flutter application displaying images of locations, allowing user interaction and rating, for a student project. It explores efficient approaches, considering cost-effectiveness and project constraints. Local Image Approach (Recommended for Small Projects) For educational projects with limited scope, downloading a few images of locations and displaying them … Read more

Many developers are exploring the use of AI tools to accelerate their Flutter app development process. This article delves into the responsible and effective use of AI in Flutter projects, addressing potential pitfalls and concerns. Understanding AI-Assisted Development in Flutter AI tools, particularly large language models (LLMs), can assist developers in various aspects of Flutter … Read more

This article addresses the problem where updating the Flutter select widget mode to version 3.29 results in lost functionality for selecting widgets in secondary screens. The issue arises because the selection mode always stays on, preventing users from clicking through to secondary pages after selecting a widget. Problem Description After upgrading the Flutter select widget … Read more

This article addresses the problem of the command prompt closing immediately after running the command “dart pub global activate flutterfire_cli” in Android Studio on a Windows machine. Problem Description Users report that when they execute the command “dart pub global activate flutterfire_cli” in their Windows command prompt (often within Android Studio), the prompt opens briefly … Read more

Choosing the right state management solution for your Flutter application is crucial for maintainability and scalability. This article explores popular options, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and use cases. We will also cover potential issues and how to resolve them. Understanding State Management in Flutter State management is a critical aspect of Flutter development, especially for … Read more

This article addresses a common issue encountered when animating a conditionally hidden BottomAppBar in Flutter using a SlideTransition. It explains the cause of the placeholder widget and provides practical solutions to resolve the issue and achieve a smooth animation. Problem Description Users often experience a visual glitch when animating a BottomAppBar that’s conditionally hidden. A … Read more