Characteristics of Flutter Application Development

Flutter has been a tremendous platform that can be used for cross platform applications development. This platform allows us to develop apps for both iOS and Android platforms as well as for the windows mobile platform. Programmers and designers are learning to make full use of this platform. This is widespread as it can unlock and provide ample opportunities for functionality to developers alike. Businesses are now turning their focus towards cross platform app development keeping in mind the features and benefits provided by the same. Flutter was introduced to the world in 2015 and it has come a long way since then. Nowadays in the spectrum of cross platform app development as well as the native app development area, there is not much difference that goes into the development and production of a mobile app. It goes without saying that flutter has emerged as the go to platform for any kind of cross platform app development.

Let's have a look at the various characteristics of flutter framework.

Integration, flexibility and scalability features:

If you have a legacy app that has been developed on any other app development platform or framework then it will be easy for you to wireframe your app and get it developed on the flutter platform. This is because it has been made extremely easy to code in flutter using the dart language and develop a clone app that resembles the native app if you plan to migrate you apps features and code to the flutter platform. Because it has been easy to access the framework as well as easy to integrate core features. If you are planning to only perform a wire frame design it is possible or if you want to just upgrade your legacy app to meet the future market needs then also it is possible for you to use and implement your app code using the flutter framework and platform very easily. Flutter can be used as well as used for integration for both purposes.

Hot reload

This feature or characteristic has made flutter increasingly popular and it is because of this feature that flutter was able to earn its respective star among the competition of many other frameworks. Previously if developers and programmers wanted to view changes done to the code then they had to wait for a few minutes when compiling the code so that the underlying hardware, simulators and compilers were able to detect the changes and reflect the same in the working environment. With the availability of the hot reload feature developers have now saved a lot of time and effort and they only have to wait a few milliseconds so that their code changes are reflected in the compiled application and the underlying hardware is able to detect their changes instantly and effectively. In the long run it saves money, time and efforts.

While the changes are being applied, the changes are saved in the virtual server using a widget tree. And only the code that has made or has the changes will be reflected and affected. This also releases worry that the hardware, emulators and simulators will not be affected with the code changes done to the underlying program code or application code.

One stop solution:

Instead of maintaining the code and making use of several other frameworks and tools, flutter provides a one stop solution for all kinds of app development needs, the programmer and developers are able to monitor the code and make changes to it whenever required. Also the development personnel can also be looped in the development process so that they can monitor the progress and supervise the team that is performing the development process so that they can get the idea about the changes and updates being made to the code.

Native like performance

Flutter has made it possible to deliver native app like performance for any kind of app development activities and hence it is because of this that many companies and app development organizations are turning their focus towards flutter app development platforms.

So this is a big leap through for many companies who are looking forward towards cross platform app development opportunities as this is huge and can really be a breakthrough point for many emerging and upcoming app development companies and institutions.

Huge Widget Library:

Flutter provides a huge widget library that can enable developers to use the widgets and implement them into their applications. There are widgets for some of the even more common tasks such as taking notes. Not only this but it also has animations that can be used to provide several visual functionalities and features. Developers and programmers will find it very easy to use the widget functionality as well as implement these features into their apps.

Conclusion:

So you see we have discussed the various dominant characteristics and features of Flutter app development platform for cross platform app development needs. If you want to hire flutter developers then contact us at enquiry@nimapinfotech.com with your requirements.

Technical Writer at Nimap Infotech (Narsimha Pai). Our article will help you if you are a App developer, web developer or Software developer.