App development on multiple platforms has historically been difficult and complex. "App Development with Flutter" breaks down complex concepts and tasks into easily digestible segments with examples, pictures, and hands-on labs featuring starters and solutions.
In this book, you will develop a foundational understanding of the Dart programming language and the entire Flutter development toolchain. You will learn the differences between stateful and stateless widgets, and gain a working knowledge of app architecture.
Key aspects of Flutter app development are covered comprehensively, including working with themes, styles, and creating custom widgets. You will learn to make your app responsive to gestures such as taps, swipes, and pinches, and master the design and control of app layouts. Tools for handling form data entry and integrating with RESTful APIsFlutter, Google's framework for creating mobile apps that run on both iOS and Android devices, has revolutionized cross-platform development. "App Development with Flutter" simplifies the entire process, making it accessible to developers who have coded in Java, C#, C++, or similar languages. This book is also suitable for STEM groups looking to adopt Flutter Technology, and for managers, product owners, and business analysts seeking to understand Flutter's capabilities.What You will Utilize Flutter's powerful widgets effectivelyCreate both stateless and stateful custom widgetsGain expert control over Flutter layoutsImplement responsive gestures like swiping, pinching, and tappingNavigating Between ScreensPluginsTesting and DebuggingPerform asynchronous HTTP requests to RESTful APIs, including Google FirebaseReleasing your app to the worldThis comprehensive guide brings app development within reach, empowering developers with the tools to create high-quality multi screen apps with navigation, menus, and tabs, all from a single codebase.