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

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

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

151 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

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!

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 videos Total 45 minutes

Course Introduction 3 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 Flutter 2 minutes
Basics of Dart 6 minutes

2 readings Total 10 minutes

Course Overview 5 minutes
Summary and Highlights: Introduction to Flutter and Dart 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 31 minutes

Practice Quiz: Introduction to Flutter and Dart 10 minutes
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Introduction to Flutter and Dart 21 minutes

1 app item Total 60 minutes

Lab: Creating a Flutter Web Hello World Application 60 minutes

2 plugins Total 11 minutes

Helpful Tips for Course Completion 1 minute
Glossary: Introduction to Flutter and Dart 10 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 videos Total 46 minutes

Internals of Dart 7 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: The Fundamentals of Dart 4 minutes
Variables and Types 7 minutes
Functions and Methods in Dart 6 minutes
Classes in Dart 7 minutes
Libraries in Dart 7 minutes
Command Line and Utilities 7 minutes

1 reading Total 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Exploring Dart Language 3 minutes

3 assignments Total 41 minutes

Practice Quiz: Exploring Dart Language 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Mastering Dart Libraries, Tools, and Debugging 10 minutes
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Exploring Dart Language 21 minutes

3 app items Total 90 minutes

Utilize Variables, Functions, and Methods in Dart 30 minutes
Lab: Libraries in Dart Using Cloud IDE 30 minutes
Lab: Debugging Dart Applications 30 minutes

2 plugins Total 30 minutes

Reading: Editors and Debuggers for Dart 15 minutes
Cheat Sheet: Exploring Dart Language 15 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 videos Total 38 minutes

Development Process of Flutter Apps 6 minutes
Flutter Widgets 6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Flutter Widgets and the Flutter Widget Catalog 2 minutes
Interaction and Forms in Flutter 5 minutes
Navigation in Flutter 4 minutes
Routing in Flutter 6 minutes
Implementing Styles in Flutter 4 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Key Aspects of Designing User Interfaces with Flutter 4 minutes

1 reading Total 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Working with Flutter 3 minutes

3 assignments Total 41 minutes

Practice Quiz: Working with Flutter UI Design 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Implementing Routing and Styling 10 minutes
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Working with Flutter 21 minutes

2 app items Total 120 minutes

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

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Cheat Sheet: Working with Flutter 15 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 videos Total 40 minutes

Using Plugins in Flutter 6 minutes
Introduction to Native Mobile Features 5 minutes
Managing State in Flutter 5 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Key Differences Between Stateless and Stateful Widgets in Flutter 2 minutes
Calling APIs with Flutter 6 minutes
Using Flutter with Firebase 5 minutes
Persistence with Flutter 5 minutes
Using Local Storage with Flutter 5 minutes

1 reading Total 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Advanced Flutter  3 minutes

3 assignments Total 41 minutes

Practice Quiz: Working with Plugins and APIs 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Adding Data Persistence to Your App 10 minutes
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Advanced Flutter 21 minutes

3 app items Total 135 minutes

Lab: Calling an API Back-End in Flutter 60 minutes
Lab: Explore Plugins in Flutter 45 minutes
Lab: Using Local Storage with Flutter 30 minutes

2 plugins Total 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 review5 app items

6 videos Total 30 minutes

Preparing a Flutter App for Publishing 6 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 readings Total 13 minutes

Practice Project Overview 4 minutes
Final Project Overview 5 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps 2 minutes
Team and Acknowledgments 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Practice Quiz: Preparing and Releasing Flutter Apps for Publishing 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Final Project: Submission and Evaluation 60 minutes

5 app items Total 315 minutes

Lab: Prepare a Flutter App for Publishing 30 minutes
Lab: Draft App Submission for App Store and Play Store 90 minutes
Lab: Using Google Analytics 60 minutes
Practice Project: Create an Expense Tracking App 45 minutes
Final Project: Create a Time Tracking App 90 minutes

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

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A good course. Minimal fluff, no explanation of programming fundamentals, and straight to the point. After all, people don't usually learn this language first.

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