Flutter Developer RoadMap

?? Step 1: Learn Dart First

Duration: 5–7 Days Dart is the foundation of Flutter. Start with the basics:

• What to Learn:Variables, Functions, Loops, and Classes.Asynchronous Programming: async/await, Future.

Practice Idea: Create a program to print a multiplication table or fetch weather data from a free API.

Helpful Tool: DartPad (No setup required!).

Note Free Resource:- https://youtu.be/71xacArT_70?si=XfDQwgEhaJ_is2Dv

?? Step 2: Set Up Flutter

Duration: 1 Day

1. Install the Flutter SDK from flutter.dev.
2. Set up your IDE (VS Code or Android Studio).
3. Test everything with flutter doctor.

First App: Build and run a “Hello, Flutter!” app on an emulator or your phone.

Setup Link:- https://docs.flutter.dev/get-started/install

?? Step 3: Dive into Flutter Basics

Duration: 2 Weeks

• Widgets to Focus On:Text, Buttons, Images, Containers.Layouts: Rows, Columns, Stacks.
• Key Concepts:Stateless vs. Stateful Widgets.
• Project Idea: Create a basic To-Do app where you can add and delete tasks.
• UI Projects:-
• https://youtu.be/FIOyQazDMzY?si=qlX9GuBSqpfUVl6J Complete Instagram
• https://youtu.be/BU4jheqy7fI?si=XtxbWMRDeZNhUp_u Complete Blinkit
• https://youtu.be/u49NQFzc50U?si=f9DvQA1zsTPAUXus Complete WhatsApp

?? Step 4: Learn State Management

Duration: 1–2 Weeks State management helps apps remember data (e.g., cart items, user preferences).

• Start with simple setState.
• Progress to tools like Provider or Bloc for larger apps.
• Project Idea: Build a shopping cart app using Provider for state management.
• Bloc https://github.com/sujal880/Notes-App-Cubit.git
• GetX https://github.com/sujal880/Notes-App-Getx.git

?? Step 5: Fetch Data from APIs

Duration: 1–2 Weeks

• Learn:Making HTTP requests with the http package.Parsing JSON data.
• Project Idea: Build a Weather App that shows live weather updates from an API.
• Resources:- https://youtu.be/3CEWTSkKRj0?si=hk6yYYNIcQygGtOs

?? Step 6: Add Local Storage

Duration: 2–3 Weeks Save data locally so it persists even when the app is closed.

• Use SQLite (sqflite package) or Hive.
• For cloud storage, try Firebase Firestore.
• Project Idea: Create a Notes App that saves and loads notes from local storage.
• Resources:- https://github.com/sujal880/Database.git

?? Step 7: Add Animations

Duration: 1 Week Animations make apps look professional.

• Start with Implicit Animations: AnimatedContainer.
• Progress to Explicit Animations: AnimationController.
• Project Idea: Add a cool sliding transition between pages in your app.
• Resources:- https://docs.flutter.dev/ui/animations/tutorial

?? Step 8: Publish Your App

Duration: 1 Week Take your app to the world:

• Generate a release build.
• Publish to the Google Play Store (or App Store).
• Project Idea: Deploy a Calculator App or your Notes App to the Play Store.

?? Advanced Topics to Explore

These are optional but helpful as you grow:

1. Testing: Unit and Integration Tests.
2. Firebase: Authentication and Realtime Database.
3. Responsive UI: Adapt your app to different screen sizes.

Simple Tips to Stay Motivated

1. Build mini-projects at every step.
2. Follow the “Learn by Doing” approach.
3. Join communities like FlutterDev on Reddit or Flutter’s Discord.