Mobile App Development Using Flutter and Dart
NED Academy September 2024
The objective of the *Mobile App Development Using Flutter and Dart* course is to equip participants with
comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in developing cross-platform mobile applications. By the end of this
course, students will be proficient in using Flutter and Dart to design, develop, debug, and deploy high-
performance, responsive, and visually appealing mobile apps. They will gain hands-on experience in state
management, integrating native device features, handling user authentication, and utilizing Firebase for real-time
data handling and notifications. Additionally, participants will learn the necessary steps to publish their
applications on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, ensuring they are industry-ready
mobile app developers.
Week 1: Introduction to Flutter and Dart
- Overview of the Course
- Course objectives and expectations
- Introduction to mobile app development and the role of Flutter
- Introduction to Dart
- Basics of Dart programming language
- Setting up the development environment
- Writing simple Dart programs
Week 2: Dart and Flutter Basics
- Understanding Flutter Framework
- Introduction to Flutter SDK and its architecture
- Key concepts: Widgets, Stateful vs. Stateless widgets
- Building Your First Flutter App
- Project structure overview
- Creating a simple user interface
Week 3: Running Apps on Different Devices &
Debugging
- Running Flutter Apps
- Emulators vs. real devices
- Configuring and deploying apps on Android and iOS
- Debugging Flutter Apps
- Using Flutter’s debugging tools
- Identifying and fixing common issues
Week 4: Widgets, Styling, and Logic Integration
- Understanding and Using Widgets
- Core Flutter widgets
- Custom widgets and composition
- Styling in Flutter
- Theming and custom styles
- Introduction to Flutter’s layout system
- Adding Logic to Your App
- Integrating business logic with UI components
Week 5: Responsive & Adaptive User Interfaces
- Building Responsive UIs
- Designing for different screen sizes and orientations
- Using MediaQuery and LayoutBuilder
- Adaptive UIs
- Platform-specific design adaptations
- Best practices for creating adaptable interfaces
Week 6: Widget & Flutter Internals - Deep Dive
- In-Depth Widget Exploration
- Lifecycle of a widget
- Advanced widget customization
- Understanding Flutter Internals
- Flutter’s rendering engine
- Performance optimization techniques
Week 7: Navigation, Multiple Screens, and State
Management
- Navigation in Flutter
- Navigation basics and route management
- Working with multiple screens
- State Management Techniques
- State management options: InheritedWidget, Provider, Riverpod, etc.
- Best practices for state management
Week 8: User Input, Forms, and Authentication
- Handling User Input
- Text input, forms, and validation
- Managing complex forms
- User Authentication
- Implementing sign-up and login flows
- Integrating third-party authentication services (e.g., Google, Facebook)
Week 9: Advanced Flutter Features
- Adding Animations
- Animation basics: Tween, Animation Controller
- Creating custom animations
- Using Native Device Features
- Accessing camera, location, and sensors
- Integrating with native features using platform channels
Week 10: Firebase Integration and Publishing
- Firebase and Flutter
- Setting up Firebase for your Flutter app
- Implementing real-time data storage, image uploads, and notifications
- Building a chat application with Firebase
- Running Native Code
- Interfacing with Swift, Objective-C, Java, or Kotlin
- Use cases for native code integration
- Publishing Your App
- Preparing your app for release
- Steps to publish on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
Week 11: Project Submission and Display
Week 12: Final Exam
Each week will include practical assignments,
quizzes, and a final project that encapsulates all the
topics covered throughout the course. This
structured approach ensures students gain hands -on
experience while mastering Flutter and D art
