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Flutter is Google’s open-source technology for creating mobile, desktop, and web apps with a single codebase.
Key Capabilities
No need for XML files
In Android development, the work is separated into layout and code. The layout should be written in XML as Views that are then referenced in the Java code. Dart takes care of that by keeping the layout and code in one place. Since everything in Flutter is a widget, the layout is also created in Dart.
No need for intermediate bridges
Dart compiles into native code directly — unlike React Native which uses a JavaScript bridge to talk to native widgets. The bridge complicates debugging and is very expensive in terms of performance. Dart doesn’t need mediators which makes Flutter faster and more efficient than its competitors.
High performance
Many factors go into assessing an app’s performance: central processing unit (CPU) usage, number of requests per second, average response time, number of frames per second, and more. The Flutter team promises a constant 60fps (or 120 fps performance on devices capable of 120Hz updates), which is the rate at which modern screens display a smooth picture.
Portability
With the aforementioned release of Flutter 3, the SDK completed its transformation from mobile-focused to portable and platform-agnostic. Due to Dart’s portability and compilation capabilities, the same codebase can be deployed across the web and five main operating systems: iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Moreover, Google is working on expanding Flutter’s embedding potential to cover cars, TVs, smart home appliances, and so on.
Developer Services
Increased productivity
Using the same codebase for iOS and Android saves both time and resources. Flutter’s native widgets also minimize time spent on testing by ensuring there is little to no compatibility issues with different OS versions.
Great performance
Users report that it is difficult to notice the difference between a Flutter app and a native mobile app.
Great documentation & community
Flutter has many great resources to answer your questions, thanks to its ample documentation with easy-to-follow use cases. Flutter users also benefit from community hubs like Flutter Community and Flutter Awesome for exchanging ideas.
Maintenance
To keep clients satisfied, every app should have regular updates to maintain full compatibility with new versions of platforms operating systems and fix any appearing bugs (there are always some). Before starting the development, it is recommended to put aside 15-20% of the app’s initial budget for maintenance.
One codebase for all platforms
Gone are the days of having to write a code for Android and another codebase for iOS devices. Flutter’s code reusability allows you to write just one codebase and use it on not only for mobile Android and iOS but even for web, desktop and more. This cuts development time significantly, removes cost and enables you launch your app that much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flutter used for?
Flutter is one of the best solutions to develop apps for Android and iOS, without having to write in a different codebase for each platform
What programming language is Flutter based on?
The Flutter SDK is based on the Dart programming language, also developed by Google. It's intent is to supplant classic JavaScript. On a server, Dart programs can be run directly, while in the browser they are converted to JavaScript using the Dart2js transcompiler.
Should I use Xamarin?
Xamarin is a cross-platform mobile development framework that enables developers to create native Android and iOS apps from a single codebase. Xamarin works with the existing code and allows developers to reuse their existing C# skills and code to build high-quality native apps.