April in the Loop ??

April in the Loop ??

In this issue, we're thrilled to bring you diverse insights and updates. From enlightening blog articles and the latest in Flutter developments to dynamic community interactions.

Blogs ??

Join Paul Pérez, our Software Developer, as he demystifies the architecture of Flutter in our latest blog post. This detailed exploration provides insights into how Flutter's layered architecture is designed to offer a flexible and efficient framework for building high-performance applications. Dive into the intricacies of Flutter’s architecture and discover why it’s a top choice for developers by checking out the full blog post!

Flutter News ???

• ?? ThemeExtensions | Decoding Flutter: If you're struggling with keeping your app's colors and styles consistent, theme extensions can be a game-changer. Our latest video demystifies theme extensions, which simplify theming by providing a cleaner way to use the ThemeData class. Discover how to implement these in your apps by watching the Flutter’s team "Decoding Flutter" series on YouTube.
• ?? Flutter Squircle Study: Explore the nuances of rounded corners in UI design through Mike Rydstrom's comparative study of 12 different shape implementations in Flutter, aiming to closely mimic the iOS Squircle shape. Check out the shapes in action in our latest Flutter web demo.

Packages & Tools ????

• flutter_custom_carousel: A new package from the gSkinner team that enhances carousel functionalities in your Flutter apps. For more details, visit its page on pub.dev.
• Signals 5.0: This latest version of the reactive state management solution Signals, based on Preact Signals, offers great documentation and an easy API. Discover more on pub.dev.
• genq: Instant Data Class Generation for Dart. Genq provides a significantly faster alternative to build_runner for generating data classes, speeding up the process by 100x.
• Shorebird 1.0: A code-push solution for instantly updating Flutter apps over the air, created by the Shorebird team. The new release features stable support for iOS.
• iOS Privacy Manifest Tools: With new Apple guidelines requiring a Privacy manifest file, these tools help you navigate and fulfill these requirements, aiding in the creation of PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy files.

Somnio News & Events ??

• Success Case Launch: Explore the impactful collaboration between Somnio Software and MessageDesk , a dynamic SMS platform that enables businesses to integrate texting capabilities with their existing phone systems, including landlines and VoIP, through our latest case study, available on our website.

• Somnier Talks: Our CTO and Co-Founder, Gianfranco Papa , delivered a detailed talk on a Review of our Development Guidelines.
• All-Hands Q2 Edition: We recently celebrated our Q1 to Q2 transition with an All-Hands company-wide meeting, where we delved into what each area is working on. You can check out our recap here!

Looking ahead ??

We have some very exciting events coming up!

• We’ll be going to #GoogleI/O in Mountain View, California.
• Flutter Montevideo will be having two meetups on May, so stay tuned for those announcements!
• On the last week of May, our LATAM team will be traveling to Uruguay to share a week at the Somnio House and spend a #SomnioWeekend in Punta del Este!

Keep an eye out for our upcoming edition, where we'll reveal more thrilling updates, valuable resources, and highlights from our community. In the meantime, stay informed about our future journeys and the latest news we'll be sharing across our Social Media platforms!