Technical Topics that I find Interesting.

I am an avid learner and an enthusiastic student who keeps exploring and insight into new technologies. I have a lot of topics that awe me upon learning and also a lot of them which I am excited to learn about. Out of all the topics that I am fascinated by, below are a few ones on the top of my list.

Multiplatform or Cross-platform utility using a single Codebase.

Different devices and different operating systems require a different code base programmed in different languages. Suppose an IOS developer needs to develop an Android app. It will become a difficult task for the developer as he knows Swift(the language to develop IOS applications), but he will require knowledge of Java or Kotlin (Android development language). Flutter resolves such issues by allowing developers to write code once in one platform and reuse it for different platforms. This is called Multiplatform or Cross-platform nature.

So, definition wise, Flutter is a tool to build native cross platform applications( Android, IOS, Web , Desktop) using one programming language and codebase.

Single Code Base: It lets us maintain one codebase and deploy to multiple platforms, speeding up and simplifying workflows.

Performant by design: Flutter gives you the power of hardware-accelerated graphics for performant apps on any platform.

Pixel Customization: The Flutter rendering engine lets you control every pixel, and its widget library automatically adapts to any screen.

Flutter creates custom solutions with the power and flexibility. It allows deployment anywhere, including smart devices, cars, and more.

This multiplatform natures allows us to:

a) Enhance productivity by shipping features faster with less code while targeting Android, iOS, web, Windows, macOS, and Linux in a single codebase. This means faster deployment and code reusability, making development efficient and easier.

b) Native performance can be achieved without actually using the native language, while creating beautiful and coherent apps and sites.

c) Flutter allows us to achieve all this and the best part is that it is open source.

Upon all the above description, Flutter is an apt fit for multiplatform development. Keeping in mind the multiplatform nature, few other topics that are of immense aid are:

i) State management:

a) Static state management: It does not have a lot of interaction within the project and thus does not require frequent changing.

b) Dynamic state management: It involves lot of interaction, lot of widgets and changes on screen. Different widgets return different pages which need to be built accordingly

ii) Custom Widgets:

Widgets play a very important role when it comes to development and widgets are classes used to construct UIs. In a widget, we need to think about primarily, the ongoing design and the present status.

Cross-platform is all about widgets as the basic structure remains the same. The only thing that may change is the styling and appearance and hence widgets.

iii) Animations:

It allows the user to stay engaged and having a platform which allows us to create animations while developing a project is something to be called immaculate. Cross-platforms like Flutter provide a lot of features to create animations in our projects by exploring and exploiting its ingredients.

iv) Responsive Design:

A responsive design framework can help you avoid issues such as overlapping elements, unreadable text, or distorted images, and provide a consistent user experience across devices.

v) Firebase Integration:
Firebase is a tool in which you can build your whole back end. Otherwise, you need to develop and host an API with another framework. Firebase has lots of possibilities that you can utilize in your app

vi) Platform Integration:
Native portable applications show better execution thought about than non-local and cross-stage partners. Created and enhanced explicitly for a specific stage utilizing its APIs and programming dialects, local applications are effective, quick, and receptive to client activities.

In Conclusion, Cross-platform allows:

Fast development

Expressive UIs

Rich ecosystem

Reduced development costs

Apps with complex UIs

Sharing code across platforms

Functionality

Animations