Input Widgets in Flutter

Input Widgets in Flutter

• Input widgets are used to capture user input from various sources, such as text, numbers, dates, selections, and more.
• These widgets allow users to interact with an application, making it dynamic and responsive.

Examples of Input Widgets

• Dropdown menu to select from a range of variables
• Text box for entering a date
• Button to select a temperature unit

TextInput Widget

• Allows users to enter and edit text
• Supports single-line or multi-line input
• Customizable appearance, input handling, and input validators

Switch Widget

• Similar to a checkbox, but as a sliding toggle
• Allows users to turn an option on or off

Slider Widget

• Enables users to select a value within a range by sliding a thumb along a track
• Suitable for continuous value selection

DropdownButton Widget

• Displays a dropdown menu of items
• Users can choose one option from the list

DatePicker and TimePicker

• Provides showDatePicker and showTimePicker functions
• Displays date and time pickers to users

Checkbox Group and Radio Button Group

• Display options for application users to select items to set a filter
• Examples include setting a filter

Difference between Checkbox Group and Radio Button Group

• Checkbox group allows multiple selections
• Radio button group allows only one selection