Creating mobile applications using Flutter and Firebase

Creating mobile applications using Flutter and Firebase
Author: Shivank Awasthi
Publisher: Shivank Awasthi
Total Pages: 83
Release:
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Flutter is a popular open-source framework for creating high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications. With its fast development cycle, expressive and flexible UI, and powerful APIs, Flutter has become a go-to choice for many developers around the world. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this book will help you learn the basics of Flutter and develop your own mobile applications with confidence.

Flutter Projects

Flutter Projects
Author: Simone Alessandria
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1838642536

Learn Flutter and the Dart programming language by building impressive real-world mobile applications for Android and iOS Key FeaturesLearn cross-platform mobile development with Flutter and Dart by building 11 real-world appsCreate wide array of mobile projects such as 2D game, productivity timer, movie browsing app, and morePractical projects demonstrating Flutter development techniques with tips, tricks, and best practicesBook Description Flutter is a modern reactive mobile framework that removes a lot of the complexity found in building native mobile apps for iOS and Android. With Flutter, developers can now build fast and native mobile apps from a single codebase. This book is packed with 11 projects that will help you build your own mobile applications using Flutter. It begins with an introduction to Dart programming and explains how it can be used with the Flutter SDK to customize mobile apps. Each chapter contains instructions on how to build an independent app from scratch, and each project focuses on important Flutter features.From building Flutter Widgets and applying animations to using databases (SQLite and sembast) and Firebase, you'll build on your knowledge through the chapters. As you progress, you’ll learn how to connect to remote services, integrate maps, and even use Flare to create apps and games in Flutter. Gradually, you’ll be able to create apps and games that are ready to be published on the Google Play Store and the App Store. In the concluding chapters, you’ll learn how to use the BLoC pattern and various best practices related to creating enterprise apps with Flutter. By the end of this book, you will have the skills you need to write and deliver fully functional mobile apps using Flutter. What you will learnDesign reusable mobile architectures that can be applied to apps at any scaleGet up to speed with error handling and debugging for mobile application developmentApply the principle of ‘composition over inheritance’ to break down complex problems into many simple problemsUpdate your code and see the results immediately using Flutter’s hot reloadIdentify and prevent bugs from reappearing with Flutter’s developer toolsManage an app's state with Streams and the BLoC patternBuild a simple web application using Flutter WebWho this book is for This book is for mobile developers and software developers who want to learn Flutter to build state-of-the-art mobile apps. Although prior experience with Dart programming or Flutter is not required, knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures and software design patterns will be beneficial.

Building Mobile Magic

Building Mobile Magic
Author: Kameron Hussain
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Dive into the world of seamless mobile application development with "Building Mobile Magic: Integrating Flutter with Firebase," the essential guide for modern developers. This comprehensive book is your gateway to mastering the integration of Flutter, Google's UI toolkit for crafting natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase, with Firebase, Google's platform for building mobile and web applications. Whether you're a novice eager to build your first app or an experienced developer aiming to streamline your workflow, this book has something for everyone. Through detailed explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step tutorials, "Building Mobile Magic" covers the fundamentals of Flutter and Firebase, guiding you through setting up your development environment, designing responsive and dynamic user interfaces, and implementing core Firebase services such as real-time databases, authentication, and cloud functions. You'll learn how to leverage Flutter's powerful widgets and Firebase's scalable infrastructure to build robust, high-quality apps that stand out in the crowded mobile market. This book also delves into advanced topics, including state management, third-party integrations, and best practices for app security and performance optimization. By the end, you will not only have the skills to develop outstanding mobile applications but also the knowledge to make them scalable, secure, and maintainable. "Building Mobile Magic: Integrating Flutter with Firebase" is more than just a programming book; it's a journey into the future of app development, empowering you to build applications that offer a seamless user experience across all platforms. Join us in unlocking the full potential of mobile technology and start building your mobile magic today!

Flutter for Beginners

Flutter for Beginners
Author: Thomas Bailey
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2021-10-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800562365

Develop the real-world experience you need to build and launch your own Flutter apps with this full-color guide Key Features Get up to speed with the basics of Dart programming and delve into Flutter development Learn about Flutter widgets, plugins, and animations to create a high-quality app user experience Package and deploy your Flutter apps to achieve native-like performance Book DescriptionThere have been many attempts at creating frameworks that are truly cross-platform, but most struggle to create a native-like experience at high performance levels. Flutter achieves this with an elegant design and a wealth of third-party plugins, making it the future of mobile app development. If you are a mobile developer who wants to create rich and expressive native apps with the latest Google Flutter framework, this book is for you. This book will guide you through developing your first app from scratch all the way to production release. Starting with the setup of your development environment, you'll learn about your app's UI design and responding to user input via Flutter widgets, manage app navigation and screen transitions, and create widget animations. You'll then explore the rich set of third party-plugins, including Firebase and Google Maps, and get to grips with testing and debugging. Finally, you'll get up to speed with releasing your app to mobile stores and the web. By the end of this Flutter book, you'll have gained the confidence to create, edit, test, and release a full Flutter app on your own.What you will learn Explore the core concepts of the Flutter framework and how it is used for cross-platform development Understand the fundamentals of the Dart programming language Work with Flutter widgets and learn the concepts of stateful and stateless widgets Add animation to your app using animated widgets and advanced animations techniques Master the complete development lifecycle, including testing and debugging Investigate the app release process to both mobile stores and the web Who this book is forThis book is for developers looking to learn Google's revolutionary framework Flutter from scratch. No prior knowledge of Flutter or Dart is required.

Flutter for Mobile App Development: From Idea to App Store

Flutter for Mobile App Development: From Idea to App Store
Author: Anand Vemula
Publisher: Anand Vemula
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

"Flutter for Mobile App Development: From Idea to App Store" is an essential guide that takes you through the entire process of creating and publishing mobile apps using Flutter. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Flutter's core concepts, widgets, and development tools. It covers various aspects, including UI design, navigation, state management, data integration, and testing. With practical examples and step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to transform your ideas into fully functional apps. Additionally, the book offers insights into app deployment, optimization techniques, and best practices for submitting your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, this book is your roadmap to building successful Flutter apps.

Getting started with Flutter 3 - iOS - Windows - MacOS

Getting started with Flutter 3 - iOS - Windows - MacOS
Author: Andrés Cruz
Publisher: Andres Cruz
Total Pages: 240
Release:
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

In this book, we are going to learn how the framework is formed, the basic features that Flutter allows us as an SDK to create mobile, desktop and web applications, all with the same base project and with small modifications. Flutter is the tool of the moment when it comes to creating mobile apps for Android and iOS; and this is not about a fashion or anything that appears to it; its clean and expressive syntax with Dart, its declarative programming with widgets and other features such as Hot Reload, make it an interesting solution for creating native applications for Android and iOS and that few tools that also offer solutions for creating mobile applications you can compare them. Book chapters This book has a total of 14 chapters, it is recommended that you read in the order in which they are arranged and as we explain the components of the framework, go directly to the practice, replicate, test and modify the codes that we show in this book. Chapter 1: In this chapter, we are going to introduce the software needed to create applications in Flutter, on Mac and Windows. Chapter 2: In this chapter, we are going to learn about Flutter and Dart for application development. Chapter 3: In this chapter, we will learn about the use of widgets as a central element when creating applications in Flutter. Chapter 4: In this chapter, we are going to create a project in Flutter using Visual Studio Code. Chapter 5: In this chapter, we are going to learn about the main widgets in Flutter and stateful and stateless widgets. Chapter 6: In this chapter, we are going to have a hello world in Flutter and learn about its most important features. Chapter 7: In this chapter, we are going to create a single page application about quantity meters. Chapter 8: In this chapter, we are going to create an application to register sites based on photos taken from the gallery or by camera. Chapter 9: In this chapter, we are going to learn about the Provider state handler applied to the above application. Chapter 10: We are going to create a web application, type to do list, initially, it would be a model. Chapter 11: For the to do list application created above, we are going to make several adaptations through media queries so that it is adaptive according to the screen size. Chapter 12: We will apply various changes to the to do list application, to make it more adaptable; changes such as alignment, overflows, images with rounded corners, will be covered in this chapter. Chapter 13: We will integrate the to do list web project, so that it works with a database in Cloud Firestore using Firebase. Extra Chapter: In this chapter, we are going to learn about possible errors that can occur when running applications in Flutter. The book is in development and will receive more chapters.

Beginning App Development with Flutter

Beginning App Development with Flutter
Author: Rap Payne
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-12-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1484251814

Create iOS and Android apps with Flutter using just one codebase. App development on multiple platforms has historically been difficult and complex. This book breaks down complex concepts and tasks into easily digestible segments with examples, pictures, and hands-on labs with starters and solutions. In doing so, you'll develop a basic understanding of the Dart programming language; the entire Flutter development toolchain; the differences between stateful and stateless widgets; and a working knowledge of the architecture of apps. All the most important parts of app development with Flutter are covered in this book. Work with themes and styles. Develop custom widgets. Teach your app to respond to gestures like taps, swipes, and pinches. Design, create and control the layout of your app. Create tools to handle form data entry from users. And ultimately create killer multiscreen apps with navigation, menus, and tabs. Flutter is Google's new framework for creating mobile apps that run on iOS and Android phones both.You had to be a super-developer to write apps for iOS or Android alone. But writing for both? Forget about it! You had to be familiar with Swift, Java/Kotlin, Xcode, Eclipse, and a bunch of other technologies simultaneously. Beginning App Development with Flutter simplifies the entire process. What You'll Learn Get the most out of great Flutter widgets Create custom widgets, both stateless and statefulExercise expert control over your Flutter layoutsMake your app respond to gestures like swiping, pinching and tappingInitiate async Ajax calls to RESTful APIs — including Google Firebase! Who This Book Is ForDevelopers who have coded in Java, C#, C++, or any similar language. It brings app development within the reach of younger developers, so STEM groups are likely to pick up the technology. Managers, product owners, and business analysts need to understand Flutter's capabilities.

Building Cross-Platform Apps with Flutter and Dart

Building Cross-Platform Apps with Flutter and Dart
Author: Deven Joshi
Publisher: BPB Publications
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2023-05-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9389423570

Learn how to create powerful apps for multiple platforms with Flutter and Dart KEY FEATURES ● Design visually striking UI with engaging animations using the Dynamic UI Capabilities of Flutter. ● Understand why Dart is an ideal choice for cross-platform app development. ● Learn how to secure, test, deploy and publish your Flutter apps. DESCRIPTION Flutter and Dart have emerged as a powerful duo that empowers developers to create stunning and feature-rich apps for Android, iOS, and web platforms from a single codebase. By leveraging Flutter's rich set of customizable widgets and Dart's reactive programming model, you can create visually appealing and interactive user interfaces that feel native on both iOS and Android devices. This book adopts a hands-on approach to help you progress from fundamental to advanced concepts in Flutter development, establishing a solid foundation along the way. It will teach you how to create elegant user interfaces, utilize Flutter's Widget library, and incorporate captivating animations for enhanced user experience. It will also guide you through building apps that work seamlessly on all supported Flutter platforms, saving you time and effort. Additionally, you'll explore state management techniques for efficient app state handling and scalable applications. Following that, the book explores the process of connecting REST APIs and seamlessly integrating Firebase into your Flutter applications. It also includes testing and debugging techniques to ensure code quality and reliability. Lastly, it will guide publishing and distributing your app, covering code signing, release management, and app distribution to app stores. By the end of this book, you will have the confidence and expertise to develop cross-platform apps efficiently. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get familiar with different features of the Dart programming language. ● Learn how to leverage the vast collection of pre-built widgets provided by Flutter. ● Get tips to enhance the security of your Flutter app. ● Learn how to implement basic and advanced animations in Flutter. ● Explore various state management techniques in Flutter. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for beginner and experienced developers who aspire to master Flutter and advance their cross-platform app development skills. It is also for mobile app developers who wish to harness Flutter's capabilities for creating apps across multiple platforms. Additionally, web developers interested in transitioning into mobile app development using the Flutter framework will find valuable insights. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. An Overview of Dart 2. Data Types 3. Conditionals and Loops 4. Functions and Classes 5. Operators 6. Asynchronous Programming 7. Why Flutter? 8. Installing Flutter 9. Flutter Project Structure and Package Ecosystem 10. Diving into Widgets 11. Basic Widgets and Layouts 12. Networking in Flutter 13. Local Data Persistence 14. Theming, Navigation, and State Management 15. Advanced Flutter - Animations 16. Advanced Flutter - Under the Hood 17. Writing Tests in Flutter 18. Popular Flutter Packages 19. Deploying Applications

Beginning Flutter

Beginning Flutter
Author: Marco L. Napoli
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2019-09-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119550874

Build your first app in Flutter—no experience necessary! Beginning Flutter: A Hands-On Guide to App Development is the essential resource for both experienced and novice developers interested in getting started with Flutter—the powerful new mobile software development kit. With Flutter, you can quickly and easily develop beautiful, powerful apps for both Android and iOS, without the need to learn multiple programming languages or juggle more than one code base. This book walks you through the process step by step. In Flutter, you’ll be working with Dart, the programming language of choice for top app developers. Even if you’re just starting out in your development career, you can learn Dart quickly, eliminating the barrier to entry for building apps. This is a more efficient way to develop and maintain cross-platform mobile apps, and this book makes the process even easier with a teach-by-example approach. Focus on providing quality content by eliminating the need to switch between multiple coding languages Learn the ins and outs of Flutter, including all the frameworks, widgets, and tools available to developers Accelerate your app development pace, keeping all the code for your cross-platform app in a single code base Leapfrog barriers to entry to the mobile software market, creating your first app with no experience necessary The Flutter community is growing rapidly and transforming the way Android and iOS apps get made. Beginning Flutter allows you to get on board with the latest app development technology, giving your mobile development career a big head start.