Flutter - Category - Simi Studio /en/categories/flutter/ Flutter - Category - Simi Studio Hugo -- gohugo.ioensimi@simi.studio (Simi) simi@simi.studio (Simi)Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800 Flutter 3.44 Released /en/posts/flutter-3-44/ Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/flutter-3-44/ Flutter 3.44 has been released alongside Google I/O 2026. It is not a small maintenance update, and it is not just another “new widgets and bug fixes” release.

The important thing about Flutter 3.44 is that it changes the direction of Flutter in several areas at once:

  • Flutter development is becoming more agent-aware through MCP, Agentic Hot Reload, and Dart/Flutter Agent Skills.
  • iOS and macOS dependency management is moving away from CocoaPods toward Swift Package Manager.
  • Android native view embedding gets a major new rendering path with Hybrid Composition++.
  • Flutter Desktop gets a stronger governance signal through Canonical’s expanded role.
  • Material and Cupertino begin their move out of the core framework into independently versioned packages.
  • Impeller, Web, accessibility, Widget Previews, DevTools, and build tooling all receive practical improvements.
  • Flutter’s embedded story gets more concrete through Toyota RAV4 and LG webOS announcements.

The key takeaway is this: Flutter is repositioning from a mobile-first cross-platform UI framework into a broader application platform for AI-assisted development, embedded devices, desktop apps, web apps, and native platform integration.

]]> Flutter Best Practices /en/posts/flutter-best-practices/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/flutter-best-practices/ Flutter saves a second UI codebase; it does not save state-management, rebuild scope, or platform differences. Treat 3.41.6 / Dart 3.11.4 as the baseline: pin the SDK before arguing architecture. Pick an explicit state approach; do not spray setState across the tree.

]]> iOS AppDelegate /en/posts/ios-appdelegate/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:02:11 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/ios-appdelegate/ The AppDelegate class is the entry point and central coordinator of an iOS app life cycle. It handles key events and transitions during execution.

]]> Flutter Performance Optimization Best Practices /en/posts/flutter-performance-optimization-best-practices/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:50:20 -0300 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/flutter-performance-optimization-best-practices/ Performance work in Flutter usually goes wrong in one of two ways: optimizing before measuring, or noticing jank only after users complain. For Flutter 3.41.6 and Dart 3.11.4 the fundamentals are unchanged: respect the frame budget, contain rebuilds, skip unnecessary layout and paint, and measure on a real device instead of trusting the simulator.

]]> Flutter DevTools /en/posts/flutter-devtools/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:30:11 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/flutter-devtools/ Flutter DevTools is for jank, memory, and rebuilds—not a trophy after install. Connect it to a running app and read the timeline; do not guess from how a debug build feels.

Developing amazing Flutter apps is just half the battle. Optimizing performance and ensuring bug-free experiences are crucial for user satisfaction. That’s where Flutter DevTools comes in, a suite of tools used to debug, profile, and analyze Flutter applications with ease.

]]> Flutter iOS Wireless Debugging /en/posts/flutter-ios-wireless-debugging/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:40:11 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/flutter-ios-wireless-debugging/ Flutter can debug on a physical iPhone over Wi-Fi: same network as the Mac, enable Connect via network in Xcode, then flutter run -d <device id>. Pair once over USB first; if the firewall blocks the session, allow it.

]]> Integrating Freezed With Isar in Flutter /en/posts/integrating-freezed-with-isar-in-flutter/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:29:07 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/integrating-freezed-with-isar-in-flutter/ Freezed is a code generator that helps you create immutable, serializable classes in Dart, reduce duplicate code, and improve code readability and maintainability.

Isar is an extremely fast, easy to use, and fully async NoSQL database for Flutter.

]]> Flutter Impeller /en/posts/flutter-impeller/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:50:11 +0800 simi@simi.studio (Simi) /en/posts/flutter-impeller/ Impeller is Flutter’s newer rendering backend: shaders are precompiled at build time so Skia runtime compilation does not hitch the first frames. Default on iOS since 3.10; Android needs Vulkan and started as a preview. Benchmark animations and scrolling on the target device before forcing it on.

Ever felt a slight stutter in Flutter animations, especially on older devices? Fear not, for a new champion has arrived - Flutter Impeller. This innovative rendering engine promises to revolutionize Flutter app performance, bringing silky smooth animations and buttery responsiveness to even the most complex applications.

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