Top 10 Flutter Libraries and Frameworks to Speed Up Your Development
Tags: flutter, mobile, programming, productivity
Published: 2023-08-30 18:59:14

Hey wassup flutter devs!

Did you know? More than 70% of successful Flutter developers use specific libraries and frameworks.

If you're not leveraging these tools, you might be missing out on a goldmine of productivity.

Let's dive in!

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## 1. [Provider](https://pub.dev/packages/provider)

- **State management solution** recommended by the Flutter team.
- Easily **connect your model** to your UI.
- Provides **reactivity** without the need for additional code.

**How to use it:**
```dart
void main() => runApp(
  ChangeNotifierProvider(
    create: (context) => MyModel(),
    child: MyApp(),
  ),
);
```

---

## 2. [Dio](https://pub.dev/packages/dio)

- A **powerful HTTP client** for Dart.
- Supports **Interceptors**, Global configuration, and FormData.
- Offers **timeout** and **custom interceptors**.

**How to use it:**
```dart
final Dio dio = Dio();
final Response response = await dio.get('https://www.example.com');
```

---

## 3. [Flutter Bloc](https://pub.dev/packages/flutter_bloc)

- Implements the **BLoC pattern** for state management.
- **Separates presentation** from business logic.
- **Reactive** state management.

**How to use it:**
```dart
BlocProvider(
  create: (BuildContext context) => MyBloc(),
  child: MyWidget(),
);
```

---

## 4. [RxDart](https://pub.dev/packages/rxdart)

- Provides **reactive extensions** for Dart.
- Enhances the capabilities of Dart streams.
- Offers **operators** to combine, create, or modify data streams.

**How to use it:**
```dart
final myObservable = Stream<int>.value(1);
```

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## 5. [CachedNetworkImage](https://pub.dev/packages/cached_network_image)

- **Caches images** for faster load times.
- Provides **error widgets** and placeholders.
- **Offline image loading** from cache.

**How to use it:**
```dart
CachedNetworkImage(
  imageUrl: "https://www.example.com/image.jpg",
  placeholder: (context, url) => CircularProgressIndicator(),
  errorWidget: (context, url, error) => Icon(Icons.error),
);
```

---

## 6. [GetX](https://pub.dev/packages/get)

- **All-in-one solution** for state management, routing, and dependencies.
- **Lightweight** and powerful.
- **Reactive state management** without boilerplate.

**How to use it:**
```dart
Get.to(() => NextScreen());
```

---

## 7. [Flutter SVG](https://pub.dev/packages/flutter_svg)

- Display **SVG format images** in Flutter.
- Provides **color filtering** and painting.
- Ensures **crisp visuals** regardless of device resolution.

**How to use it:**
```dart
SvgPicture.asset('assets/image.svg')
```

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## 8. [Shared Preferences](https://pub.dev/packages/shared_preferences)

- Allows for **persistent storage** of simple data.
- **Key-value storage** for basic data types.
- **Synchronous and asynchronous** methods available.

**How to use it:**
```dart
final SharedPreferences prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
prefs.setInt('counter', counter);
```

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## 9. [Shimmer](https://pub.dev/packages/shimmer)

- Provides a **shimmering effect** for placeholders.
- Enhances **UI/UX** during data loading.
- Easily **customizable** with colors and shapes.

**How to use it:**
```dart
Shimmer.fromColors(
  baseColor: Colors.grey[300]!,
  highlightColor: Colors.grey[100]!,
  child: Text('Shimmering Text'),
);
```

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## 10. [Flutter Launcher Icons](https://pub.dev/packages/flutter_launcher_icons)

- Simplifies updating your Flutter app's **launcher icon**.
- Supports **adaptive icons** for Android.
- **Batch processing** for multiple icon configurations.

**How to use it:**
First, add your desired icon to the assets. Then, in your `pubspec.yaml`:
```yaml
flutter_icons:
  android: true
  ios: true
  image_path: "assets/icon.png"
```
Run `flutter pub run flutter_launcher_icons:main` and voila!

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