The demand for mobile applications is ever increasing due to their seamless functionality, user-friendly interface, and varied feature list. Predominantly there are two variants of mobile applications, that are, Android and iOS and both of them are known for their intuitive interface and easy operation. In the process of developing both Android and iOS mobile applications, Google’s Flutter framework was widely used by a majority of developers across the globe.
On 3rd March 2021, Google launched the latest version of its mobile app framework — Flutter 2.0. The updated framework with a host of additional features and fixes that are remarkable in their own way. While Flutter was used to develop Android and iOS applications, Flutter 2.0 can be used to develop mobile applications for other platforms such as Windows, Mac, Linux, and other embedded devices. In addition, Flutter 2.0 can now be used to develop web applications as well and not just mobile applications. These are just a few highlights of the new and updated Flutter 2.0 and in this blog, we bring to you everything you need to know about Flutter 2.0.
· Web Applications:
As mentioned earlier, Flutter 2.0 has not restricted its usage to mobile applications, rather has extended its usage to web applications as well, i.e., applications that are used on the browser. By supporting web applications, Flutter 2.0 has advanced the reusability of its code to an all-new level. In addition, it has integrated APIs to help build flexible and interactive 2D and 3D graphics.
· Null Safety:
Flutter 2.0’s null safety is a remarkable addition to the Dart language. It helps the developers distinguish between nullable and non-nullable error types. The null safety feature helps the developers to prevent null error crashes in the process of app development.
· Desktop Applications:
Just like web applications, Flutter 2.0 has also extended its usage to Desktop applications. The goal of expanding its usage to multiple platforms is to enable the developers to offer indigenous experience on all platforms. It also includes several key features such as text selection pivot points, accurate mouse dragging, built-in context menu etc.
· Google Mobile Ads:
Google has introduced the Google Mobile Ads SDK beta version in Flutter 2.0. This enables the developers to include indigenous ads and inline banners using the existing overlay formats. The developers can also customize the advertisements using Admob and Ad Manager.
· Platform Adaptive Apps:
As mentioned earlier Flutter 2.0 now supports Windows, macOS, and Linux as well. In addition, Flutter 2.0 has integrated features to help developers build platform adaptive apps. The platform adaptive features allow the written application to adapt itself to various screen sizes, input modes, etc.
· Autocomplete and ScaffoldMessenger:
Flutter 2.0 provides the developers with two new widgets, that are, Autocomplete and SacffoldMessenger. With regard to Autocomplete, it helps integrate auto-complete functions in indigenous apps that are built using Flutter 2.0. The ScaffoldMessenger helps ease the creation of SnackBar for actions in between Scaffold transitions.
· FlutterDevTools:
With the launch of Flutter 2.0, Google has renamed DevTools to FlutterDevTools. Name is not the only change for this tool that was originally designed for debugging. The new and updated FlutterDevTool is enabled with Visual Studio Code, AndriodStudio, and IntelliJ for debugging and checking for exceptions. In addition, it is also capable of identifying high-resolutions images.
As it is Flutter was highly successful among mobile application developers. Now, with the latest and updated version, Flutter 2.0, it is likely to be all the more popular and of high demand. We hope this blog helps you understand everything about Flutter 2.0 and if you wish to know more about it or if you want to hire a Flutter app development company, then kindly contact CodeGama, one of the leading software and mobile application development companies. CodeGama is known for its high-quality products, reliable services, and on-time delivery.
