Lecture 13

Hosting and deploying a Flutter app involves several steps, from preparing your app for production to
choosing a hosting provider. Here's a general guide to help you through the process:

1. Prepare Your Flutter App for Deployment:

 Ensure your Flutter app is fully developed and tested.

 Optimize your app for performance and user experience.

 Set up different build configurations for development, staging, and production

2. Generate a Production Build:

 Run flutter build command with appropriate flags to generate a production-ready build
of your Flutter app for your target platform (iOS, Android, web, desktop).

or apk (Android) you need to run the command :

flutter build apk –release

For ipa (iOS) you need to run the command :

flutter build ios --release

3. Configure Your App:

 Set up any necessary configuration for your app, such as API endpoints, database
connections, or environment variables.

4. Choose a Hosting Provider:

 Select a hosting provider that supports your app's platform (e.g., Firebase, AWS, Google
Cloud Platform, Heroku, Netlify).

 Consider factors such as scalability, pricing, ease of use, and support.

5. Set Up Backend Services (If Needed):

 If your app requires backend services (e.g., database, authentication), set them up on
your chosen hosting provider or use third-party services like Firebase or AWS Amplify.

6. Upload Your App Files:

 Upload the production build files (e.g., APK for Android, IPA(iOS App Store package for
iOS), web files) to your hosting provider.
7. Configure Domain (If Applicable):

 If you have a custom domain, configure it to point to your hosting provider's server.

8. Set Up SSL Certificate (If Applicable):

 Secure your app with SSL/TLS by setting up an SSL certificate, especially if you're hosting
a web app.

9. Test Your Deployed App:

 Test your deployed app to ensure everything is working as expected in the production
environment.

 Check for any issues related to performance, functionality, or compatibility.

10. Monitor and Maintain Your App:

 Set up monitoring tools to keep track of your app's performance, uptime, and user
engagement.

 Regularly update your app with new features, bug fixes, and security patches.