Flutter Course

Flutter Course Outline

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of Flutter from beginner to advanced levels, enabling students to develop cross-platform mobile applications for both Android and iOS using a single codebase. It covers everything from setting up the development environment, basic widget creation, state management, to advanced topics such as animations, backend integration, and deployment.

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Module 1: Introduction to Flutter (Basic Level)
1. Overview of Mobile Development
– Introduction to Native vs. Cross-Platform Mobile Development
– What is Flutter and Why Use It?
– Overview of Dart Programming Language
– Flutter Architecture and Key Components
2. Setting Up the Flutter Development Environment
– Installing Flutter SDK and Dart
– Setting Up Android Studio or Visual Studio Code
– Setting Up Emulators for Android and iOS
– Running Your First Flutter App
– Understanding Flutter Project Structure
3. Basic Flutter Widgets
– Introduction to Widgets in Flutter
– Stateless vs. Stateful Widgets
– Building Your First Flutter App with Basic Widgets (Text, Button, Image)
– Layout Widgets: Column, Row, Container, Stack
– Using Padding, Alignment, and Containers
4. Flutter Development Lifecycle
– Understanding Flutter App Lifecycle
– Working with Hot Reload and Hot Restart
– Managing State with Stateful Widgets
– Handling User Input with Forms, Text Fields, and Buttons
5. Basic Styling in Flutter
– Customizing Text Styles and Fonts
– Using Colors and Themes
– Creating Responsive Layouts with MediaQuery
– Using Flutter’s Built-in Material Design Widgets

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Module 2: Intermediate Flutter Skills
1. Navigation and Routing
– Introduction to Flutter Navigation
– Using Navigator for Route Management
– Named Routes vs. Anonymous Routes
– Passing Data Between Screens
– Nested Navigation and Tab Bar Navigation
2. Flutter Lists and Grids
– Displaying Lists with ListView and ListTile
– Handling Long Lists and Infinite Scrolling
– Building Grids with GridView
– Using Custom List Items with ListView.builder
3. State Management Basics
– Introduction to State Management in Flutter
– Managing Local State with setState
– Scoped Model and InheritedWidget for State Sharing
– Using Provider for Dependency Injection and State Management
4. Handling Asynchronous Data
– Introduction to Future and Async-Await in Dart
– Fetching Data from APIs with HTTP Requests
– Displaying Loading Indicators while Fetching Data
– Error Handling and Displaying Error States
5. Working with Forms and Validation
– Creating Forms in Flutter
– Using TextFormField and Form Widgets
– Validating User Input in Forms
– Form Submission and Handling Errors

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Module 3: Advanced Flutter Skills
1. Advanced State Management Techniques
– Provider for Complex State Management
– Using Riverpod for Scoped and Global State Management
– BLoC (Business Logic Component) Pattern in Flutter
– Using Streams and Sinks for Managing App State
2. Flutter Animations
– Introduction to Animations in Flutter
– Implicit Animations (AnimatedContainer, AnimatedOpacity, etc.)
– Explicit Animations (Tween, AnimationController)
– Custom Animations using CurvedAnimations
– Animation Libraries (Lottie, Rive)
3. Flutter Networking and Backend Integration
– Working with REST APIs in Flutter
– Using Dio for HTTP Requests and Handling Responses
– Sending JSON Data to Backend and Receiving Responses
– Integrating Firebase for Real-time Database, Authentication, and Storage
– Using GraphQL with Flutter for Data Queries
4. Database Integration in Flutter
– Introduction to SQLite for Local Data Storage
– Using Moor for Reactive SQLite Databases
– Storing Data with SharedPreferences
– Integrating Firebase Firestore for Cloud Database
5. File Handling and Storage
– Reading and Writing Files in Flutter
– Accessing Device Storage and File System
– Storing Images, Videos, and Other Files
– Using Firebase Storage for Cloud Storage

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Module 4: Advanced Flutter Topics
1. Flutter for Web and Desktop
– Introduction to Flutter for Web Development
– Building Web Applications with Flutter
– Flutter for Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
– Adapting a Mobile App to Web and Desktop Platforms
2. Custom Widgets and Theming
– Creating Custom Widgets and Layouts
– Building Reusable Widgets and Components
– Implementing Custom Themes and Dark Mode
– Using Material and Cupertino Widgets for iOS/Android UIs
3. Push Notifications
– Setting Up Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for Push Notifications
– Handling Foreground and Background Notifications
– Sending Push Notifications from Backend to Flutter App
– Managing Notification Permissions for iOS and Android
4. Geolocation and Maps
– Integrating Google Maps in Flutter
– Working with Geolocation API to Get User’s Location
– Displaying Maps with Markers and Polylines
– Using Flutter Plugins for Geolocation and Maps
5. Testing in Flutter
– Writing Unit Tests in Flutter
– Widget Testing in Flutter (Using Flutter Test)
– Integration Testing and UI Testing
– Using Mocking Libraries like Mockito for Testing API Calls
– Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Flutter

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Module 5: Flutter Performance Optimization
1. Optimizing Flutter App Performance
– Identifying Performance Bottlenecks in Flutter Apps
– Using Flutter DevTools for Debugging and Profiling
– Optimizing UI Rendering and Rebuilds
– Reducing App Size and Minimizing Assets
2. Flutter Best Practices
– Code Structure and Organizing Flutter Projects
– Handling Large Data Sets Efficiently
– Error Handling and Logging in Production
– Ensuring App Accessibility (Semantic Widgets, TalkBack, VoiceOver)
3. Flutter and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
– Setting Up CI/CD for Flutter Projects (GitHub Actions, Bitrise, CircleCI)
– Automating Flutter Build and Test Pipelines
– Deploying Flutter Apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store
– Handling Versioning and App Updates

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Module 6: Flutter Deployment and Real-World Applications
1. Building and Deploying Flutter Applications
– Building Android and iOS Apps for Production
– Creating Release Builds for Android and iOS
– Preparing App for App Store and Google Play Store Deployment
2. Publishing and Distribution
– Submitting to Google Play Store and Apple App Store
– Handling App Store Guidelines and Requirements
– Using Firebase App Distribution for Beta Testing
3. Building Real-World Projects
– Building a Complete Real-World Application (e.g., E-commerce, Social Media, News App)
– Integrating Third-Party SDKs and APIs (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
– Final Project Presentation and Review

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Practical Assignments and Case Studies
– Building apps such as a To-Do List, Weather App, Chat App, or E-commerce Platform.
– Case studies on integrating Firebase, third-party APIs, and animations in real-world applications.
– Group projects for building and deploying apps to the Play Store and App Store.

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Course Outcome:
By the end of this course, students will:
– Be proficient in building mobile applications using Flutter for both Android and iOS.
– Have hands-on experience with state management, backend integration, and performance optimization.
– Be able to deploy and publish Flutter apps to the Play Store and App Store.
– Have knowledge of testing, debugging, and maintaining Flutter applications for production