Every project has a list of frequently performed actions, such as bootstrapping or running tests with coverage. Developers often choose Bash or similar tools (e.g., Makefiles) to automate tasks. In this article, I highlight where Bash is lacking and why I started preferring Dart. 1. Limits of Bash 2.
A monorepo is a development strategy that keeps code for all projects within a single repository. It provides the benefits of code reuse, atomic changes, and simplified dependencies. Table of Contents 1. Do I need a Monorepo? 2. Local and Public Packages 3. Pub Workspaces 4. Reusable Scripts 5. Melos
Software succeeds when it solves real-world business problems. To be useful, the software must fit the business's needs and be easy to maintain. In this article, I will explain the basics of Domain-Driven Development and how it helps to design and write better software. Theory of Domains Every
When you push code, the CI pipeline automatically validates it against lint rules, enforces formatting, runs tests and builds the application. This guide covers best practices and optimization techniques for efficient Flutter CI pipelines. This example uses GitLab for CI configuration, but most other Git providers offer similar features. This
You can interact with computers in two primary ways: through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or a Command-Line Interface (CLI). While GUIs are more user-friendly for general tasks, CLIs are ideal for scripting, developer tools, and system utilities. 1. Why Dart? 2. Parsing Arguments 3. Defining Commands 4. Structuring CLI
Software engineers often refactor code due to business requirements or inefficient implementations. This article explains how to use the @Deprecated annotation in Dart to refactor code in a controlled and predictable way. 1. Mark Code as Deprecated 2. Handle Deprecation Warnings in CI
This article covers how scrolling works, the differences between various scroll widgets, techniques for building efficient layouts with slivers, and common mistakes to avoid when working with lists. Table of Contents 1. Box and Sliver Protocols 2. How Scroll Works 3. When to use Slivers 4. Structuring Sliver Widgets 5.
State is data that an application needs to display appropriate content and function correctly. It is divided into two conceptual types: Ephemeral State and Application State. This article helps to distinguish between them. Table of Contents 1. Ephemeral State 2. Application State 3. Architectural Insights Ephemeral State Ephemeral state, also
Flutter's Listenable interface and ChangeNotifier mixin provide a foundational approach to state management, allowing objects to notify listeners when their internal state changes. While powerful, this basic pattern can lead to verbose and hard-to-maintain code in more complex applications. This article introduces an enhanced version of the observer
Icons are essential in modern app design, providing clear visual cues, improving navigation, and enhancing the overall interface. In Flutter, you can work with icons using three main approaches: Icon widgets (from icon fonts), flutter_svg, and vector_graphics. In this article, we’ll compare these options and explore when
If you’ve landed here, you likely already know what sticky headers are. But if not, here’s a quick GIF to show you what will build today: Simple and efficient sticky headersSimple and efficient sticky headers. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.Gist262588213843476 Sticky headers are great
This article provides insights into how Navigator and router-based packages work but sticks to the essentials. Along the way, I’ve also shared my personal thoughts and ideas on implementing navigation in Flutter, along with my vision for how it all comes together in practice. Table of Contents 1. Navigator