Master Flutter & Dart: Complete Mobile App Development Course from Beginner to Advanced

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development and Flutter

• Objective: Understand the basics of mobile app development and why Flutter is a powerful framework.

• Topics:

  • Overview of mobile app development (iOS and Android).

  • Introduction to Flutter and its cross-platform capabilities.

  • Benefits of using Dart as a programming language.

  • Setting up the development environment: Installing Flutter, Dart, and Android Studio.

  • Configuring emulators and physical devices for testing.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Install and configure Flutter and Android Studio.

  • Run a basic Flutter app on an emulator or device.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Create and run a default Flutter app with the "Hello World" template.

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Chapter 2: Dart Programming Fundamentals

• Objective: Learn the core concepts of Dart to build a strong foundation for Flutter development.

• Topics:

  • Dart syntax, variables, and data types.

  • Control structures: conditionals and loops.

  • Functions, parameters, and return types.

  • Object-oriented programming in Dart: classes, objects, and inheritance.

  • Asynchronous programming: Futures, async, and await.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Write basic Dart programs with proper syntax.

  • Understand asynchronous programming for app responsiveness.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Build a simple Dart program to calculate and display user input (e.g., a basic calculator).

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Chapter 3: Flutter Basics and Widget Fundamentals

• Objective: Master Flutter’s widget system to create user interfaces.

• Topics:

  • Understanding Flutter’s widget tree and widget types (Stateless vs. Stateful).

  • Core widgets: Text, Container, Row, Column, and Stack.

  • Building layouts with Flutter’s layout widgets.

  • Handling user input with buttons and forms.

  • Introduction to Material Design and Cupertino widgets.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Create responsive UI layouts using Flutter widgets.

  • Differentiate between Stateless and Stateful widgets.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Design a simple UI with a form, buttons, and text display.

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Chapter 4: State Management in Flutter

• Objective: Learn how to manage app state effectively in Flutter applications.

• Topics:

  • What is state management and why it matters.

  • Basic state management with setState().

  • Introduction to Provider, Riverpod, and Bloc patterns.

  • Managing app-wide state vs. local state.

  • Persisting state with shared preferences.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Implement state management using setState and Provider.

  • Understand when to use different state management approaches.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Build a counter app with Provider to manage state across multiple screens.

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Chapter 5: Navigation and Routing

• Objective: Implement navigation to create multi-screen Flutter apps.

• Topics:

  • Basic navigation with Navigator.push and Navigator.pop.

  • Named routes and route management.

  • Passing data between screens.

  • Using packages like go_router for advanced routing.

  • Handling deep links in Flutter apps.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Create a multi-screen app with smooth navigation.

  • Pass data between screens effectively.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Develop a to-do list app with multiple screens (e.g., list view and detail view).

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Chapter 6: Working with APIs and Networking

• Objective: Integrate APIs to fetch and display dynamic data in Flutter apps.

• Topics:

  • Introduction to REST APIs and HTTP requests.

  • Using the http package to make network calls.

  • Parsing JSON data in Dart.

  • Error handling and loading states.

  • Caching API responses for offline support.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Fetch and display data from a public API.

  • Handle network errors gracefully.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Build a weather app that fetches and displays data from a weather API.

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Chapter 7: Local Storage and Databases

• Objective: Store and manage data locally on the device.

• Topics:

  • Using shared_preferences for simple key-value storage.

  • Introduction to SQLite and the sqflite package.

  • CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) in SQLite.

  • File storage for images and other assets.

  • Managing app data lifecycle.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Implement local storage for persistent data.

  • Perform CRUD operations using SQLite.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Extend the to-do list app to save tasks locally using SQLite.

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Chapter 8: Advanced Flutter Features

• Objective: Explore advanced Flutter concepts to enhance app functionality.

• Topics:

  • Custom animations with AnimationController and Tween.

  • Using packages for charts, maps, and other visualizations.

  • Implementing push notifications with Firebase.

  • Accessibility features for inclusive app design.

  • Internationalization and localization for multi-language support.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Add animations and advanced features to improve user experience.

  • Support multiple languages and accessibility standards.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Create a localized app with animations and push notifications.

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Chapter 9: Testing and Debugging Flutter Apps

• Objective: Ensure app quality through testing and debugging techniques.

• Topics:

  • Unit testing for Dart code.

  • Widget testing for Flutter UI components.

  • Integration testing for full app workflows.

  • Debugging tools in Android Studio.

  • Performance profiling and optimization.

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Write and run tests for Flutter apps.

  • Debug and optimize app performance.

• Practical Exercise:

  • Write unit and widget tests for the weather app from Chapter 6.

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Chapter 10: Publishing and Monetizing Your App

• Objective: Prepare and publish a Flutter app to app stores and explore monetization options.

• Topics:

  • Configuring app icons, splash screens, and metadata.

  • Building release versions for Android and iOS.

  • Publishing to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

  • Implementing in-app purchases and ads.

  • Monitoring app performance with analytics tools (e.g., Firebase Analytics).

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Successfully publish a Flutter app to app stores.

  • Implement basic monetization strategies.

• Practical Exercise:

• Package and publish a completed app (e.g., the weather app or to-do list app) to the Google Play Store.

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