Jan 30Flutter Unit TestsTesting is often an overlooked part of app development. Unit tests are the most trivial testing software you can implement in your project anytime. You only need the flutter_test package in your dev dependencies (it's added to every project by default). Unit tests help to maintain your code, discover bugs…Flutter3 min readFlutter3 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Sep 20, 2022Why is Handling Errors in Your App Crucial for Your App’s Success?Every time I start working with a new client, I need to take time to explain the same topic of handling in-app errors. Why are they important? Why can’t you ignore them? Clients don’t want to think about the errors because they often associate them with a bad/unwanted thing that…UI5 min readUI5 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Aug 3, 2022Code Review Best PracticesA chunk of every developer’s work is a code review, but are you doing it well? I’ll talk about how to do a good code review and the best practices I’ve learned over my years of experience as a developer. …Code Review4 min readCode Review4 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Mar 24, 2022A deep dive into riverpod vs blocLately, Riverpod, a “better version of provider” created by no one else than the original creator of provider Remi Rousselet, has been a hot topic in the Flutter community. It solves many problems of provider package and adds additional features that the provider wasn’t capable of doing, but how does…Flutter4 min readFlutter4 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Jan 26, 2022Flutter Golden Testing with BlocUsing more advanced state management such as bloc doesn’t mean you need to give up on golden tests. In this article, you’ll quickly learn how to test your widgets with bloc. So let’s jump right into it. If you’re not familiar with golden tests, I have written another article on…Flutter4 min readFlutter4 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Jan 4, 2022Introduction to golden tests in FlutterGolden tests, snapshot tests, or whatever you call them, can be a boost to your flutter app development. What are golden tests? The idea of golden tests is simple. It starts with 2 phases: Generating the sample image to compare. Comparing the rendered screen/widget with the sample image. The simple idea prevents regressions in…Flutter4 min readFlutter4 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Jul 8, 2021How to onboard a user to the flutter app?These days mobile apps tutorials are kinda frequent. There are few unique takes on that, but I’ll focus on the one that highlights certain parts of the screen. …Flutter4 min readFlutter4 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Apr 26, 2021Can a 17-year-old work as a software developer?Well, yes. I want to share with you my experience with working while still studying in High School. How did it all begin? As a kid, I was always interested in computers and especially games, so I spent a lot of time there. In junior high school, I got a bit into programming, I didn’t…Career Advice4 min readCareer Advice4 min read
Published inAppUnite Labs·Mar 15, 2021Theming flutter apps with AppThemeWhat exactly is the AppTheme? Theme data is a field you can add to your MaterialApp to specify default values for the colors, fonts, shapes, etc. You can also access it through Theme.of(context). Material widgets are styled by default by the theme, so it’s a great place to put your styling code. Great, why doesn’t everyone use it? Well, it’s huge…Flutter2 min readFlutter2 min read
