Two Years of Flutter Framework: Know The Latest Pros and Cons

The recent developments in the mobile app industry have proved the demand for having the best technology. The introduction and then the popularity of the cross-platform mobile app development has ventured many new frameworks to escalate the industry to the next advanced level.

Currently, Android and iOS have become the best platform to work for mobile app development. So, indeed, one needs to learn different codes to use this platform for app development.

Working on cross-platform skips time consumption and spares unnecessary efforts. PhoneGap by Adobe, React Native by Facebook and Xamarin by Microsoft are some of the web-based tools which are trending in the market for providing cross-platform development of apps.

Flutter developed by Google has also influenced the mobile app development market. It is an open-source mobile app development framework for iOS and android platform.

Currently, developers share different opinions on the use of flutter as a cross-platform. In fact, there are many mobile app development companies in India which provide iOS and Android app development services using it.

However, if you have no idea of Flutter, then check various features, pros and cons of using it.

The concept behind developing Flutter:

Flutter, developed by Google is a software development kit (SDK) for mobile apps. It supports to create mobile applications for the most prominent platforms that is Android and iOS.

Flutter offers a complete kit of development tools, frameworks and widgets for free. This favour provides an opportunity for developers for a better experience and eases the process.

Occupied its space:

Flutter entered in the market in December 2018. Though this framework is new, still it has successfully occupied its space and market. Currently, Alibaba and Tencent are using this platform. Google has even utilised it in development of app ‘Google Ads’. Google is now using this framework to create a new platform ‘Fushia’.

Thus even being new Flutter has influenced the market and has grabbed the space in the app development industry.

Facts to know about Flutter:

• UI elements follow specific guidelines
• Open Source and freebie
• Architecture based on reactive programming
• Highly customizable and have fast widgets
• Dart, an objective-oriented programming language, is used in developing it
• The C++ rendering engine is used in it
• React Native app development is the main competitor of it

Google’s participation in the development

• Supports application development on Windows
• Key parts of the engine to boost performance
• Backs multiple Firebase APIs
• Backs ads, online video, charts
• Proper documentation
• fixes bug
• Easy accessibility and internationalization

Flutter enables developers to create 2D mobile apps. It can be used to develop apps which can support storage, geolocation, cameras and network.

Flutter is the best option if you are planning to develop branded designs or feature-rich apps.

Pros and Cons before you switch to Flutter:

Pros of using Flutter:

Same code: You need not spend time writing particular codes for Android and iOS and then repeat the same mechanism. Developers can use the same code base for both Android and iOS apps.

Apps that are created using Flutter are highly active on both Apple and Google platform. The development process requires less coding, and thus, one can launch on both the platforms together.

Attractive reload feature: The aspect which attracts most of the developers is a hot reload feature. This feature allows developers to observe any change made to the code in real-time. So, one does not need to start the app. The update source code can be inscribed to the app in functioning condition.

The widget tree is automatically created by Flutter to provide the real-time. The hot reload feature contributes to speeding up the process. The entire process can be improved, and developers can identify the bugs before they appear. It even provides the leverage of testing the new features or UI without any hassle.

Less Coding: The Dart Programming language is object-oriented and strongly typed in nature. The programming style in Flutter is declarative and reactive. There is no requirement of JavaScript bridge in Flutter.

The AOT ( Ahead-of-Time)compilation backs Dart to achieve it. Dart even uses Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation to escalate the development process. It permits the hot reload feature to get UI refreshed during the process.

Perfect for MVP: If one has to showcase their products in a short time, then Flutter mobile app can back you in this situation. On both the platform, either Android or iOS, the app looks native.

This particular feature provides an idea to the investors about the final look of the MVP.

If one has to develop two separate apps for Android and iOS. It would cost more, but Flutter resolves this problem and adds more productivity to your business.

Widgets: Widgets decide the look and user interface. Widgets should look natural regardless of the size of the screen. It should be easily customizable, fast and extensible. Flutter provides all these luxuries and offers embellished widget set to develop customized widgets. The documentation states that the widgets provided are an absolute declaration of the user interface.

Besides, these can be used for the app itself as well as for the entire screens. The documentation in Flutter states that each widget comes as an absolute declaration of the user interface. While other frameworks have separate views, view controllers, layouts and various other properties but Flutter provide widgets as a unified object model.

Flutter is new in the industry and still on the track of improvement. The framework consists of a few flaws which need to be resolved.

Cons of Flutter:

Only for Mobiles: Flutter can only serve to mobile applications. It is not supported by web browsers, so consider this aspect before opting Flutter.

Limited Libraries: Though Flutter offers several important libraries but still lacks some functionalities which are required for the development process. So, if you are planning to use it, then need to develop some essential libraries.

Size of the App: Normally, apps built using this tool are larger than 4 MB. Google is already engaged in optimizing the size, but right now, it could be a drawback.

Stability Issue: Flutter is new, and its instability is also apparent. Many developers complain about the failure to cope with changes in the user interface of Android and iOS. Developers are even demanding an upgrade to handle large eCommerce applications.

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Though there are many constraints and doubts for the use of Flutter, its successful utilisation by Alibaba and Tencent has proved that it has established itself in the tech market.

Android app development company or ios app development company in India can develop 2D apps having more significant efficiency by using Flutter framework.

Today many Android and iOS service providing companies uses Flutter for mobile app development. Get your mobile app developed in less time and fewer bucks.

If you are looking for a ios app development services or android app development services to get your business app developed, then consider contacting Prompt Softech. It is one of the best service providers in India.