What is Flutter and how is it used in mobile app development?

Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit developed by Google for building natively compiled applications across mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. It’s used to create beautiful and high-performance cross-platform mobile apps with a unified user interface.

What programming language does Flutter use and what are its advantages?

Flutter uses Dart, a programming language developed by Google. Dart offers advantages such as fast compilation times, a rich standard library, and seamless integration with Flutter’s framework, enabling developers to build highly responsive and efficient apps.

How does Flutter compare to other cross-platform frameworks?

Flutter stands out among cross-platform frameworks for its fast development cycle, expressive UIs, and high performance. Unlike other frameworks, Flutter provides a single codebase for both iOS and Android apps, with a rich set of pre-designed widgets and the ability to customize UIs extensively.

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Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

95%

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What you'll learn

Explain the features and uses of Flutter, along with its components and cross-platform capabilities to create visually appealing apps
Analyze Dart programming, its libraries, and the command line to create efficient code for a wide range of functionality
Use Flutter widgets to define and control everything on the screen, along with routing to manage navigation between screens
Use plugins, manage state, call APIs and add persistence to your app

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There are 5 modules in this course

“Flutter is the most popular cross-platform mobile framework used by global developers.” (Statista). This course, part of the IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Professional Certificate, gives aspiring mobile app developers essential skills employers look for.

During this course, you’ll learn about the Flutter framework and the features that make it a popular tool for building Android and iOS mobile applications. You’ll explore Flutter’s widgets, how to use stateful and stateless widgets, and how to create cross-platform user interfaces (UIs). You’ll learn about Dart, the programming language for Flutter, how it works, and its libraries. As you learn, you’ll get hands-on experience, creating your own basic Flutter app. You’ll explore Flutter’s advanced features, such as using plugins, managing state, and calling APIs. If you’re looking to build in-demand skills in the world’s most popular cross-platform mobile app framework, ENROLL TODAY and power up your resume in less than a month!

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In this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Flutter’s components. You will explore Flutter’s cross-platform capabilities and how they work together to create efficient and visually appealing apps. The module will also delve into the Flutter Toolchain, SDK, and essential utilities, providing you with the necessary tools for building and debugging your Flutter apps. You’ll also learn the significance of Dart, the programming language that powers Flutter, and its role in creating robust and scalable applications.

What's included

8 videos2 readings2 assignments1 app item2 plugins

8 videosTotal 45 minutes

Course Introduction3 minutes
Introduction to Flutter 6 minutes
Flutter Development Environment 5 minutes
Comparison of Flutter with Other Mobile Frameworks 8 minutes
Flutter Toolchain, SDK, and Tools 7 minutes
Introduction to Flutter Utilities 7 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Getting started with Flutter2 minutes
Basics of Dart6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Course Overview5 minutes
Summary and Highlights: Introduction to Flutter and Dart5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 31 minutes

Practice Quiz: Introduction to Flutter and Dart10 minutes
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Introduction to Flutter and Dart21 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

Lab: Creating a Flutter Web Hello World Application60 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 11 minutes

Helpful Tips for Course Completion1 minute
Glossary: Introduction to Flutter and Dart10 minutes

Dart provides the language for building across platforms. In this module, you will gain insights into Dart, how it works, and how to use Dart libraries. Additionally, you will also learn how to use the Dart command line and utilities. Finally, you will edit and perform a simple debug using Dart.

What's included

7 videos1 reading3 assignments3 app items2 plugins

7 videosTotal 46 minutes

Internals of Dart7 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: The Fundamentals of Dart4 minutes
Variables and Types 7 minutes
Functions and Methods in Dart 6 minutes
Classes in Dart7 minutes
Libraries in Dart 7 minutes
Command Line and Utilities 7 minutes

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Exploring Dart Language3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Practice Quiz: Exploring Dart Language10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Mastering Dart Libraries, Tools, and Debugging 10 minutes
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Exploring Dart Language21 minutes

3 app itemsTotal 90 minutes

Utilize Variables, Functions, and Methods in Dart30 minutes
Lab: Libraries in Dart Using Cloud IDE30 minutes
Lab: Debugging Dart Applications30 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

Reading: Editors and Debuggers for Dart 15 minutes
Cheat Sheet: Exploring Dart Language15 minutes

Flutter is used to create the user interface experience when using an app. In this module, learners will see how to create the user experience through orientation, layout, routing between screens and styles. Finally, learners will create a basic Flutter app.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments2 app items1 plugin

8 videosTotal 38 minutes

Development Process of Flutter Apps6 minutes
Flutter Widgets 6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Flutter Widgets and the Flutter Widget Catalog2 minutes
Interaction and Forms in Flutter5 minutes
Navigation in Flutter4 minutes
Routing in Flutter6 minutes
Implementing Styles in Flutter4 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Key Aspects of Designing User Interfaces with Flutter4 minutes

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Working with Flutter3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Practice Quiz: Working with Flutter UI Design10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Implementing Routing and Styling10 minutes
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Working with Flutter21 minutes

2 app itemsTotal 120 minutes

Lab: Create a Layout in Flutter with Dialog Navigation 60 minutes
Lab: Create a Basic Flutter App with Navigation60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Cheat Sheet: Working with Flutter15 minutes

Flutter’s advanced features provide developers with enhanced ability to create complex and successful apps. In this module, you will learn to use plugins, manage state, call APIs using Flutter. You will also apply your skills and knowledge to build an app that includes back-end services with advanced capabilities and functionality.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments3 app items2 plugins

8 videosTotal 40 minutes

Using Plugins in Flutter6 minutes
Calling APIs with Flutter6 minutes
Introduction to Native Mobile Features 5 minutes
Managing State in Flutter5 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Key Differences Between Stateless and Stateful Widgets in Flutter2 minutes
Using Flutter with Firebase5 minutes
Persistence with Flutter5 minutes
Using Local Storage with Flutter 5 minutes

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Advanced Flutter 3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Practice Quiz: Working with Plugins and APIs10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Adding Data Persistence to Your App10 minutes
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Advanced Flutter21 minutes

3 app itemsTotal 135 minutes

Lab: Calling an API Back-End in Flutter60 minutes
Lab: Explore Plugins in Flutter45 minutes
Lab: Using Local Storage with Flutter30 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

Lab: Exploring Local Storage 15 minutes
Cheat Sheet: Advanced Flutter 15 minutes

In this final project, you will create a basic app using Flutter. You will also add navigation and enrich the app using Flutter components, connect the app to a database using APIs, and then simulate the execution of the app.

What's included

6 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review6 app items1 plugin

6 videosTotal 30 minutes

Preparing a Flutter App for Publishing6 minutes
App Store and Play Store Fundamentals 4 minutes
Releasing an App on iOS 5 minutes
Releasing an App on Android 6 minutes
Leveraging Google Analytics 5 minutes
Course Wrap-up 4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 13 minutes

Practice Project Overview 4 minutes
Final Project Overview5 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps2 minutes
Team and Acknowledgments2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Practice Quiz: Preparing and Releasing Flutter Apps for Publishing10 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Option 2: Peer-Graded Submission and Evaluation60 minutes

6 app itemsTotal 345 minutes

Lab: Prepare a Flutter App for Publishing 30 minutes
Lab: Draft App Submission for App Store and Play Store90 minutes
Lab: Using Google Analytics 60 minutes
Practice Project: Create an Expense Tracking App45 minutes
Final Project: Create a Time Tracking App90 minutes
Option 1: AI-Graded Submission and Evaluation30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Final Project: Submission and Grading Criteria15 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

very best from my perspective full detailed thoery and practical implementation. Looking forward for more advanced and industry related scope, employment opportunities too.

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Although the course content is good, the mode of delivery seems artificial and is very fast paced, making it difficult to follow up.

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

I've gained a lot of knowledge, and it's been a rewarding experience.

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