Features of Flutter
What is Flutter?
Platform refers to hardware and software architecture, acting like a foundation or base on which other applications, processes, or technologies are developed. It includes the firmware, boot loaders, BIOS(Basic Input/Output System), operating system kernels, and BSPs.
A platform stands for an operating system on which software applications are run.
Even an application can serve as a platform if it acts as a base for other programs. For example, The Web Browsers that we use allow the use of Third-Party Plugins, and hence the browser application acts as a Platform for Interfacing.
Flutter’s main features:
HOT RELOAD
Flutter’s hot reload feature is one of the deal-breaker features that comes in bundled up with Flutter. It helps you swiftly and efficiently experiment, build UIs, add features, and fix bugs. It allows you to render changes within sub-seconds and in the long haul, helping you save money, time, and effort.
It works by injecting updated source code files into the running Dart Virtual Machine (VM). Once the VM updates classes with the newer versions of fields and functions, the Flutter framework automatically rebuilds the widget tree, allowing you to view the effects of your changes quickly. So, developers can view the impact of the changes without the fear of change affecting any of the emulators, simulators, or hardware.
NATIVE FEEL AND FEATURES
If you want to build an app that works seamlessly not only on Android but iOS as well, you can go ahead with Google Flutter mobile app development.
And the reason for that is, Flutter allows you to use pre-existing Java, Obj-C, and Swift code to gain the key to native features which are platform-specific. GPS, camera, microphone, etc., are features that are connected with the use of native languages and offer you the ease of working in the native language and providing access to the native features of iOS as well as Android platforms.
OPEN-SOURCE
Flutter is an open-source technology for software development. There are many developer forums where devs post their issues and help others. It, in turn, helps increase the productivity and efficiency of coders and, at the same time, reduces the cost and time of the entire project.
HUGE WIDGET LIBRARY
Another reason for faster development with Flutter is the vast pool of ready-to-use Widget Library it comes bundled with. You can easily choose the widget based on the platform, nature of the application, etc.
Using them lets you quickly and efficiently create an interface for users at a much faster speed and with a much easier procedure.
They help you create the best industry-level UI Elements that Developers can quickly redesign according to the platform, screen size, resolution, etc.
CROSS-PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
Flutter being a cross-platform development
- Faster development
- Lower costs
- Wider audience
- Consistency between platforms
- Reusable code