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What is the role of a Tween in animations?
What is the role of a Tween in animations?
- Defines the starting and ending values for animations. (correct)
- Changes the rate of change over time.
- Stores the current value during the animation.
- Creates complex layouts in Flutter.
Which of the following represents how the value of an animation progresses over time?
Which of the following represents how the value of an animation progresses over time?
- Tween
- Curve
- Animation (correct)
- Layout Widget
Which of these is NOT a type of layout widget in Flutter?
Which of these is NOT a type of layout widget in Flutter?
- Single Child Widgets
- Single Child Widget
- Multiple Child Widget
- Multiple Layout Widget (correct)
What property does the Center widget in Flutter control?
What property does the Center widget in Flutter control?
What does the Padding widget do?
What does the Padding widget do?
What is the main purpose of curves in animations?
What is the main purpose of curves in animations?
Which widget in Flutter provides customizable options for painting, positioning, and sizing?
Which widget in Flutter provides customizable options for painting, positioning, and sizing?
What is the primary purpose of the ChangeNotifier in Flutter app state management?
What is the primary purpose of the ChangeNotifier in Flutter app state management?
Which type of widget is NOT considered a visible widget in Flutter?
Which type of widget is NOT considered a visible widget in Flutter?
What property of the Button widget in Flutter allows you to define the action performed on clicking the button?
What property of the Button widget in Flutter allows you to define the action performed on clicking the button?
How does Flutter determine what changes are required for rendering the UI after a code alteration?
How does Flutter determine what changes are required for rendering the UI after a code alteration?
Which of the following is NOT a constructor for loading images in Flutter?
Which of the following is NOT a constructor for loading images in Flutter?
In the context of Flutter widgets, what are invisible widgets primarily used for?
In the context of Flutter widgets, what are invisible widgets primarily used for?
Which of the following is an example of a visible widget?
Which of the following is an example of a visible widget?
What characteristic of the Text widget allows for the customization of the displayed text in Flutter?
What characteristic of the Text widget allows for the customization of the displayed text in Flutter?
Which gesture is recognized when a user touches the screen briefly and then releases?
Which gesture is recognized when a user touches the screen briefly and then releases?
What type of event does PointerDownEvents correspond to?
What type of event does PointerDownEvents correspond to?
How are Flutter gestures mainly categorized?
How are Flutter gestures mainly categorized?
What does PointerMoveEvents allow a pointer to do?
What does PointerMoveEvents allow a pointer to do?
Which event indicates that pointer interaction has been canceled?
Which event indicates that pointer interaction has been canceled?
What allows the creation of a complex user interface using nested widgets in Flutter?
What allows the creation of a complex user interface using nested widgets in Flutter?
Which of the following best describes the role of pointers in Flutter's gesture system?
Which of the following best describes the role of pointers in Flutter's gesture system?
Which gesture is not considered a part of the Flutter gesture system?
Which gesture is not considered a part of the Flutter gesture system?
What is the main purpose of the Container widget in Flutter?
What is the main purpose of the Container widget in Flutter?
What method does a StatefulWidget use to manage its internal state?
What method does a StatefulWidget use to manage its internal state?
Which widget is primarily used to provide padding in Flutter?
Which widget is primarily used to provide padding in Flutter?
How does a StatelessWidget differ from a StatefulWidget?
How does a StatelessWidget differ from a StatefulWidget?
In Flutter, which widget is best suited for overlapping other widgets?
In Flutter, which widget is best suited for overlapping other widgets?
What layout does the Column widget organize its children in?
What layout does the Column widget organize its children in?
Which of the following widgets is NOT a part of the common material design elements within a Scaffold?
Which of the following widgets is NOT a part of the common material design elements within a Scaffold?
What type of widget is primarily used for centering other widgets in Flutter?
What type of widget is primarily used for centering other widgets in Flutter?
What is a primary reason Dart is considered fast and smooth for mobile applications?
What is a primary reason Dart is considered fast and smooth for mobile applications?
Which feature of Dart supports the development of applications across multiple platforms with a single codebase?
Which feature of Dart supports the development of applications across multiple platforms with a single codebase?
How does Dart ensure type safety?
How does Dart ensure type safety?
What role does the main() function serve in a Dart application?
What role does the main() function serve in a Dart application?
What compilation feature is unique to Dart?
What compilation feature is unique to Dart?
What enables Dart code to run in modern web browsers?
What enables Dart code to run in modern web browsers?
What is a feature of Dart that aids in asynchronous programming?
What is a feature of Dart that aids in asynchronous programming?
Why is Dart considered easy to learn for new developers?
Why is Dart considered easy to learn for new developers?
Which statement is true regarding the print statement in Dart?
Which statement is true regarding the print statement in Dart?
What is the primary use of the double data type in Dart?
What is the primary use of the double data type in Dart?
In Dart, how can a list be defined?
In Dart, how can a list be defined?
What type of values does the Boolean data type represent in Dart?
What type of values does the Boolean data type represent in Dart?
What is a Map in Dart used for?
What is a Map in Dart used for?
What is one of the key features of Flutter?
What is one of the key features of Flutter?
What happens to Flutter code when compiled?
What happens to Flutter code when compiled?
What does the data type 'num' represent in Dart?
What does the data type 'num' represent in Dart?
Flashcards
What is a widget in Flutter?
What is a widget in Flutter?
A fundamental building block in Flutter, a widget represents a UI element. It encapsulates visual appearance, behavior, and layout, allowing for flexible user interfaces.
What is a Layout Widget?
What is a Layout Widget?
A special type of widget responsible for organizing and arranging other widgets within the UI. They dictate how children widgets are positioned and sized.
What is the Container widget?
What is the Container widget?
It provides flexibility in positioning, sizing, and painting of its child widget. It's commonly used to customize visual aspects of UI elements.
What is the Padding widget?
What is the Padding widget?
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What is the Center widget?
What is the Center widget?
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What is the Align widget?
What is the Align widget?
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What is a Single Child Widget?
What is a Single Child Widget?
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What is a Multiple Child Widget?
What is a Multiple Child Widget?
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Complex Layout
Complex Layout
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Flutter Gestures
Flutter Gestures
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Pointers
Pointers
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PointerDownEvents
PointerDownEvents
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PointerMoveEvents
PointerMoveEvents
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PointerUpEvents
PointerUpEvents
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PointerCancelEvents
PointerCancelEvents
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Gestures
Gestures
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What is a Flutter widget?
What is a Flutter widget?
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What are Visible Widgets?
What are Visible Widgets?
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What are Invisible Widgets?
What are Invisible Widgets?
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What is a Text Widget?
What is a Text Widget?
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What is a Button Widget?
What is a Button Widget?
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What is an Image Widget?
What is an Image Widget?
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What is Ephemeral State?
What is Ephemeral State?
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What is App State?
What is App State?
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What is a Dart string?
What is a Dart string?
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What are Numbers in Dart?
What are Numbers in Dart?
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What is the 'int' data type in Dart?
What is the 'int' data type in Dart?
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What is the 'double' data type in Dart?
What is the 'double' data type in Dart?
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What is a List in Dart?
What is a List in Dart?
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What is a Map in Dart?
What is a Map in Dart?
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What is Flutter?
What is Flutter?
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What is the benefit of using Flutter?
What is the benefit of using Flutter?
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asset image loading
asset image loading
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file system image loading
file system image loading
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memory image loading
memory image loading
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network image loading
network image loading
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What is a Column widget?
What is a Column widget?
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What is a Row widget?
What is a Row widget?
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What is a Center widget?
What is a Center widget?
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What is a Padding widget?
What is a Padding widget?
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What is a Scaffold widget?
What is a Scaffold widget?
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What is a Stack widget?
What is a Stack widget?
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What is a StatefulWidget?
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What is a StatelessWidget?
What is a StatelessWidget?
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What is Dart?
What is Dart?
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What is Dart's key advantage for mobile apps?
What is Dart's key advantage for mobile apps?
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How is Dart easy to learn?
How is Dart easy to learn?
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What is Flutter's connection to Dart?
What is Flutter's connection to Dart?
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What is the 'main()' function in Dart?
What is the 'main()' function in Dart?
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How does Dart work with web browsers?
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Why is Dart considered 'type-safe'?
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What are the compilation options in Dart?
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Study Notes
Mobile Application Development Lecture Notes
- Lecture 9 focused on Flutter Database Concepts
- Databases are organized collections of data for storage, manipulation, and access
- Databases are structured into rows, columns, tables, and indexes
- Databases are used to store various data types like text, images, files, etc.
Database Packages in Flutter
- Flutter offers
sqflite
andFirebase
for database integration sqflite
: Handles SQLite databases, ideal for local storage in offline appssqflite
use cases: user preferences, caching, small app-specific databasesFirebase
: A cloud-based database, useful for real-time data synchronization, scalability, and easy integration with Firebase servicesFirebase
use cases: chat apps, collaborative tools, real-time update-requiring apps
SQLite Database
- SQLite is a lightweight, server-less relational database
sqflite
plugin is used by Flutter to interact with SQLite- Key features: self-contained, zero-configuration, transactional SQL engine
Steps to Use SQLite in Flutter
- Add
sqflite
andpath_provider
dependencies topubspec.yaml
- Define a Model class to represent database data (e.g.,
Book
class) - Open the database using
openDatabase()
andgetDatabasePath()
- Create a table to define the schema for storing data
Introduction to Databases
- Organized collection of data for storage, manipulation, and access
- Data is structured using rows, columns, tables, and indexes
Firebase Database
- Best for real-time data syncing and scalable apps
- Integrates smoothly with other Firebase services like authentication and analytics
- Ideal for collaborative tools and cloud-based updates
Flutter Animation
- Animations enhance UI and user experience
- Provide visual feedback and smoother transitions
- Guide users and provide necessary context
Types of Animations in Flutter
- Implicit Animations: Easy to use, declarative; automatically animate properties when they change. Examples:
AnimatedContainer
,AnimatedOpacity
,AnimatedPositioned
. - Explicit Animations: Require more control; define animation behavior. Examples:
AnimationController
,Tween
.
Complete SQLite Example
- Combining steps to integrate SQLite into Flutter
- Defining models
- Setting up database connections
- Performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations
- Linking the database with the UI
Key Components of Animation
AnimationController
: Controls duration, direction, and state. UsesTickerProvider
.Tween
: Defines beginning and ending values for animations.Animation
: Represents the animated value over time.Curves
: Define how the animation progresses over time.
Hero Animations
- A widget that seamlessly transitions between screens
- Simplifies transitions between screens, providing visual continuity
Staggered Animations
- Sequence of animations with varied start times
- Employ multiple controllers with different durations to stagger various widget animations
Common Pitfalls and Best Practices
- Avoid excessive heavy animations; improve widget tree optimization.
- Use implicit animations (
AnimatedContainer
,AnimatedOpacity
,AnimatedPositioned
) for basic animations. - Use explicit animations (
AnimationController
,Tween
) for custom and complex animations. - Avoid blocking the UI thread with asynchronous tasks.
- Efficient animations -Keep animations lightweight for smoother operation. -Favor const constructors to reduce widget rebuilds. -Avoid complex animations on the main thread. -Monitor performance using Flutter Dev Tools.
Understanding Key Components (Animation)
- Explain various key components used in Flutter animations (
AnimationController
,Tween
,Animation
,Curves
)
Exploring Flutter
- Layouts, Gestures, State Management
Flutter Layouts
- Row Widgets: Lay widgets horizontally.
crossAxisAlignment
controls vertical alignment (start, center, end, stretch). - Column widgets: Lay widgets vertically. Similar alignment controls as
Row
.
Example Layout structure
- Illustrates a visual layout using
Row
andColumn
widgets nesting to create complex layouts
Layout a Widget
- Sequence for building a layout using Flutter. Select a Layout Widget, Create a Visible Widget, Add the Visible Widget to Layout Widget, Add Layout Widget to Page.
Single Child Widgets
- Container: A customizable widget for painting, positioning, sizing of widgets. Used with custom margin, colors, sizing
Padding, Center, Align, SizedBox
AspectRatio, Baseline, ConstrainedBox
- Customizing layout properties
Multiple Child Widgets
- Row, Column, ListView, GridView, Expanded, Table, Flow, and Stack
Flutter Gestures
- User interaction with the mobile app
- Examples: touch, click, drag, tap.
Pointers
- First layer of user interaction
- Handling events (PointerDown, PointerMove, PointerUp, PointerCancel) from the system
Gestures
- Representing user actions
- Examples: tap, doubleTap, drag, longPress, pinch
- Use
GestureDetector
for detecting these events.
Flutter State Management
- Manages how data changes reflect in the UI without needing to rebuild the entire UI.
- Two main categories: 1.Ephemeral State (local State): State specific to the widget 2.App State (shared state): Shared across many widgets
ChangeNotifier and ChangeNotifierProvider
- Part of the provider package used for managing app state efficiently
Introduction to Widgets
- Base elements for building a Flutter application.
- Different types of widgets for various purposes (visible & invisible)
- Visible widgets: UI elements the user interacts with (Text, Button, Image, and Icon)
- Invisible widgets: Widgets for layout and control (Column, Row, Center, Padding, Scaffold, and Stack)
Text Widget
- Displays text on the screen with customizable styling (font, weight, style, letter spacing, color).
Button Widget
- Performs actions when clicked
- Options include
FlatButton
andRaisedButton
Image Widget
- Displays images from various sources (assets, file system, memory, network)
Icon Widget
- Displays icons from various sources
Flutter Layout Widgets
- Column, Row, Center, Padding, Scaffold, Stack
Stateful and Stateless Widgets
- Describe the differences in the functionality of these two widget types.
Dart Features
- Summarize Dart's key features
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