Duration

Flutter Framework (Intermediate-Advanced)

5 days

Overview

As of 2023, The Economist predicts that the number of mobile devices in circulation will reach a staggering 25 billion. At the same time, approximately 3 million apps can be found on both iTunes and Google Play stores. These mobile apps continue to be a driving force behind increased revenue for businesses, as they encourage repeat orders from customers who are constantly on the move. In comparison to traditional marketing approaches, mobile app promotion remains a cost-effective strategy. This surge in demand for mobile app development has compelled the software industry to place a strong focus on this area, requiring developers to possess a diverse skill set capable of creating apps for various platforms, including Android and iOS.

Flutter, leveraging the Dart programming language, empowers developers to craft exceptional mobile applications. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals who are already well-versed in Flutter development, with the goal of enhancing their expertise by exploring advanced architectural concepts and industry best practices. Upon completing this course, participants will have honed the skills necessary to build resilient Flutter applications that can seamlessly scale to accommodate a substantial user base. Furthermore, they will acquire the knowledge to expand the reach of their applications beyond mobile devices, extending their capabilities to encompass web and desktop platforms.

Objective

Develop iOS and Android applications proficiently
Master Dart and the Flutter Framework
Create complete and feature-rich mobile apps
Build a portfolio of apps for job applications
Become a cross-platform developer for iOS , Android and Desktop application
Gain a competitive advantage as a Flutter mobile developer in the workplace

Target Participants

The primary target audience for this course is software developers / programmers. This program is for those who have completed a beginner course of Flutter Application Development.

Program Prerequisites

No previous programming experience required.

Mode of Delivery

Every participant will be provided with course notes.

Day 1 : Intermediate Dart, UI Widget and Navigation

Advanced data types (Sets, Maps)
Dart libraries and packages
Asynchronous programming with Futures and Streams
Error handling with Try-Catch and Custom Exceptions
Higher-order functions
Closures and lambda expressions
Functional concepts like map, reduce, and filter
Using the async and await keywords for asynchronous programming
Stack Widget
Mediaquery, Layout Breakpoint
Gridview
Theming
GestureRecognizer: Swipe, pinch, and drag gestures
Bottom Navigation and TabBar
Drawer and Side Navigation
Named Routes and Route Generator
Deep Linking and Navigation Guards
Practical Navigation Exercises

Day 2: State Management

Recap of Flutter widget tree and hierarchy
Introduction to state management in Flutter apps
Stateful vs. Stateless widgets
Hands-on: Building a basic counter app using setState
Understanding the Provider package
Setting up a Provider for state management
Managing app-wide state using ChangeNotifier
Hands-on: Creating a to-do list app with Provider

Day 3 : HTTP Request, Authentication flow and Futurebuilder

Introduction to asynchronous programming in Dart
Performing HTTP GET ,POST and PUT requests using the http package
Handling response data and error scenarios
Hands-on: Fetching and displaying data from an API using FutureBuilder
Exploring authentication methods and flows
Implementing user registration and login functionality
Handling authentication states with FutureBuilder
Hands-on: Building an authentication flow using API, token handling and FutureBuilder

Day 4 : Firebase Integration, Device Integration

Overview of Firebase services: Authentication, Firestore, Storage
Setting up a Flutter project with Firebase
Integrating Firebase Authentication
Hands-on: Implementing Firebase Authentication in an app
Understanding Firebase Cloud Firestore
Reading and writing data to Firestore
Utilizing StreamBuilder for real-time data updates
Firebase Analytics, Cloud Messaging
Hands-on: Creating a real-time chat application with Firestore and StreamBuilder

Day 5 : Multiplatform Flutter (Web and Desktop)

Introduction to Flutter for the web
Adapting UI for the web platform
Building and deploying a Flutter web app
Hands-on: Converting a Flutter mobile app to run on the web
Exploring Flutter's capabilities for desktop platforms
Building a cross-platform desktop app with Flutter
Adapting UI for desktop screen sizes and interactions
Hands-on: Developing a simple desktop app using Flutter

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.