Understanding Flutter Widgets & Layouts

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Material Design and Cupertino Widgets
• Understanding Widget Tree and Composition
• Common Widgets: Text, Image, Button, Row, Column, Stack
• Scaffold, AppBar, and Navigation Basics
• Working with Container, Padding, and Align Widgets

Module Tasks:

• Build a simple UI using basic widgets Create a multi-screen app with navigation Implement a responsive layout using Rows and Columns

What You Learn This Week:

• You will learn how to build responsive layouts in Flutter using widgets and navigation.

State Management & User Interaction

Topics Covered:

• Understanding State: Stateful vs. Stateless Widgets
• Managing State using setState()
• Handling User Input: TextField, Buttons, Form Widgets
• Managing User Events: GestureDetector, InkWell
• Handling Forms and Validation

Module Tasks:

• Create a simple interactive app with user input
• Build a login form with validation
• Implement GestureDetector for handling user interactions

What You Learn This Week:

• You will understand state management and how to handle user interactions in Flutter.

Working with APIs & Networking

Topics Covered:

• Making HTTP Requests using http package
• Fetching and Displaying Data from an API
• Handling JSON Data in Flutter
• Displaying Lists using ListView & GridView
• Error Handling in API Calls

Module Tasks:

• Fetch and display data from a public API
• Create a simple weather app using API data
• Handle API errors and show meaningful messages

What You Learn This Week:

• You will learn how to connect your Flutter app with APIs, fetch real-time data, and display it using lists.

Navigation & Routing

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Navigation in Flutter
• Named Routes vs. Direct Navigation
• Passing Data Between Screens
• Using the Navigation Drawer and Bottom Navigation Bar

Module Tasks:

• Create a multi-screen app with named routes
• Implement a Bottom Navigation Bar for easy navigation
• Pass data between screens dynamically

What You Learn This Week:

• You will master Flutter navigation and build multi-screen applications efficiently.

Database & Local Storage

Topics Covered:

• Using SharedPreferences for Local Storage
• Introduction to SQLite in Flutter
• Performing CRUD Operations with SQLite
• Using Hive Database for NoSQL Storage

Module Tasks:

• Create a note-taking app using SQLite
• Implement SharedPreferences for user settings
• Store and retrieve data using Hive

What You Learn This Week:

• You will learn how to store data locally using SharedPreferences, SQLite, and Hive.

Firebase Integration

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Firebase and its services
• Setting up Firebase in a Flutter Project
• Firebase Authentication (Google, Email & Password)
• Firestore Database for Real-time Data Storage

Module Tasks:

• Create a user authentication system using Firebase
• Store and retrieve real-time data using Firestore
• Implement Google Sign-In in Flutter

What You Learn This Week:

• You will integrate Firebase authentication and Firestore to build real-time apps.

State Management with Provider & Riverpod

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the need for State Management
• Introduction to Provider State Management
• Implementing Riverpod for Efficient State Handling
• Managing Global and Local States

Module Tasks:

• Implement a To-Do List app using Provider
• Use Riverpod to manage state efficiently in a large project

What You Learn This Week:

• You will learn state management techniques using Provider and Riverpod for better app performance.

Animations & UI Enhancements

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Flutter Animations
• Using AnimatedContainer, Hero, and Lottie Animations
• Implementing Custom Transitions
• Working with Custom UI Designs

Module Tasks:

• Create an animated splash screen
• Implement Hero animation between screens
• Use Lottie animations in a mobile app

What You Learn This Week:

• You will be able to create smooth animations and transitions for an engaging user experience.

Building and Publishing the App

Topics Covered:

• Preparing Flutter App for Production
• Optimizing Performance and Reducing App Size
• Generating APK and IPA for Deployment
• Publishing App on Google Play Store & Apple App Store

Module Tasks:

• Optimize an app for better performance
• Generate an APK file for Android deployment
• Understand the process of publishing an app to stores

What You Learn This Week:

• You will learn how to prepare, optimize, and publish your Flutter app on the Play Store and App Store.

Advanced Concepts & Integrations

Topics Covered:

• Integrating Google Maps in Flutter
• Working with Notifications (Push & Local)
• Using WebSockets for Real-time Communication
• Implementing Payment Gateway Integration

Module Tasks:

• Implement Google Maps and show user location
• Add Firebase Push Notifications
• Integrate a Payment Gateway in a sample app

What You Learn This Week:

• You will learn advanced Flutter features like Google Maps, real-time communication, and payments.

Capstone Project

Project Options:

• E-commerce App (with cart, checkout, and payments)
• Chat Application (with real-time messaging)
• Social Media App (with user authentication and posting)

Module Tasks:

• Plan and design the project Implement state management and backend integration
• Finalize UI/UX and optimize performance
• Deploy the final app and present it

What You Learn This Week:

• You will apply all the concepts learned in the course to build a full-featured mobile application.