Flutter & Dart Development Practice Exam

Flutter & Dart Development Practice Exam

About Flutter & Dart Development Exam

Flutter is a powerful open-source framework developed by Google that allows developers to create high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android using a single codebase. It is based on Dart, a programming language designed for high performance. Flutter provides fast development, expressive UI, and native performance, making it a popular choice for mobile app development. This course offers a step-by-step guide to mastering Flutter and Dart, covering everything from basic UI design to advanced features like animations, backend integration, and state management.

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of programming concepts (helpful but not necessary).
• Familiarity with using a computer and installing software.
• No prior experience with Flutter or Dart is required.
• No experience in iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Java/Kotlin) development is needed.

Knowledge Area

By completing this course, learners will gain expertise in:

• Flutter framework and Dart programming language.
• Building mobile applications for Android and iOS using a single codebase.
• Understanding and using widgets to create user-friendly interfaces.
• Connecting Flutter apps to backend servers and databases.
• Integrating device features like cameras, push notifications, and Google Maps.
• Managing app state efficiently using state management solutions.
• Adding smooth animations and page transitions for a better user experience.
• Debugging and optimizing Flutter apps for high performance.

Who should take This Course?

This course is perfect for:

• Beginners who want to learn mobile app development from scratch.
• Experienced iOS or Android developers who want to build cross-platform apps.
• Web developers looking to expand into mobile app development.
• Software engineers interested in learning a powerful mobile development framework.
• Anyone looking to create their own mobile apps without learning multiple programming languages.

No prior knowledge of Flutter, Dart, or mobile development is required.

Course Outline

The Flutter & Dart Development Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1. Introduction to Flutter and Dart

• Overview of the Flutter framework and its advantages.
• Understanding how Dart is used in Flutter development.
• Exploring the benefits of a single codebase for multiple platforms.
• Setting up Flutter development on Windows and macOS.
• Installing and configuring Visual Studio Code and Android Studio.
• Running a basic Flutter application for the first time.
• Learning about Material Design and how it influences UI development.

Domain 2. Understanding Flutter and Dart Basics (Roll Dice App)

• Exploring a new Flutter project structure and understanding its components.
• Learning how Dart code is compiled into machine code.
• Understanding functions, arguments, and passing values between widgets.
• Working with constructor functions and custom widgets.
• Splitting large code files into smaller, manageable parts.
• Using constants, variables, lists, and objects in Flutter.
• Styling widgets and using color gradients for UI design.

Domain 3. Building Interactive Apps (Quiz App)

• Adding buttons, icons, and conditional rendering to apps.
• Creating stateful widgets to handle user interactions.
• Understanding initState method, lists, and object properties.
• Mapping lists and filtering data dynamically.
• Using the Expanded widget for responsive layouts.
• Making apps scrollable using SingleChildScrollView.
• Practicing real-world Dart programming challenges.

Domain 4. Debugging and Troubleshooting Flutter Apps

• Identifying common errors and debugging issues in Flutter.
• Understanding error messages and using Debug Mode.
• Working with Flutter DevTools to optimize performance.

Domain 5. Adding Interactivity and Theming (Expense Tracker App)

• Building a full-featured expense tracker application.
• Creating a data model for storing expenses.
• Using ListView to efficiently display long lists.
• Adding modal sheets, text input fields, and dropdown buttons.
• Using dialogs for error handling and validation.
• Implementing custom themes, color schemes, and dark mode.
• Adding charts and statistics to visualize expenses.

Domain 6. Designing Responsive User Interfaces

• Understanding what makes an app responsive.
• Managing screen orientation and adaptive layouts.
• Using SafeArea and LayoutBuilder for better UI handling.
• Designing widgets that adjust dynamically based on screen size.

Domain 7. Flutter and Dart Internals (To-Do List App)

• Understanding Flutter's widget tree, element tree, and render tree.
• Improving app performance by refactoring and extracting widgets.
• Learning how keys help manage widget rebuilding.

Domain 8. Navigating Between Screens (Meals App)

• Implementing multi-screen navigation using Navigator and routes.
• Using GridView to display categories and meal items.
• Passing data between different screens.
• Adding tab navigation and drawer menus.
• Managing app-wide state and user preferences.
• Creating custom filters and search functionalities.

Domain 9. Managing State Efficiently (Meals App - State Management)

• Exploring different state management techniques.
• Installing and using Riverpod for managing global state.
• Handling user interactions and updating UI based on state changes.

Domain 10. Adding Animations to Flutter Apps

• Understanding implicit vs explicit animations.
• Creating smooth page transitions and UI effects.
• Using AnimationController to control animations manually.

Domain 11. Handling User Input and Forms (Shopping List App)

• Working with forms and validation logic.
• Handling text input fields and dropdown selections.
• Managing state for user inputs across multiple screens.

Domain 12. Connecting Flutter Apps to Backend Servers (Shopping List App)

• Understanding backend integration and HTTP requests.
• Setting up Firebase as a backend for storing and retrieving data.
• Handling user authentication and login/logout functionality.
• Fetching real-time data and updating the UI dynamically.

Domain 13. Using Native Device Features (Favorite Places App)

• Accessing device camera for taking photos.
• Using Google Maps API for location-based features.
• Storing images and data locally using SQLite.
• Implementing dynamic maps and manual location selection.

Domain 14. Adding Push Notifications and Chat Features (Chat App with Firebase)

• Setting up Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications.
• Creating a real-time chat application.
• Handling user authentication and image uploads.
• Storing messages and user data in Firestore database.
• Sending and receiving push notifications automatically.

Domain 15. Next Steps and Course Summary

• Reviewing key concepts learned throughout the course.
• Exploring advanced Flutter topics and best practices.
• Guidance on deploying Flutter apps to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.