Also included: Flutter rendering changes, discontinued official packages, Dart macros update, new Flutter UI challenges from Code with Andrea. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/february-2025/
Since Dart 3.7, the _ character is a wildcard variable and you can use it more than once in your code, without causing name collisions. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/wildcard-variables-dart-3-7/
Dart 3.7 introduces a new formatter that automatically adds or removes trailing commas, based on the max line length. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/new-formatting-style-dart-3-7/
Dart 3.7 introduces a new formatter that changes how your Flutter code is formatted. Learn what’s new and how to prepare your codebase. https://codewithandrea.com/articles/new-formatting-style-dart-3-7/
Since Dart 3.7, the _ character is a wildcard variable and you can use it more than once in your code, without causing name collisions. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/wildcard-variables-dart-3.7/
The CallbackShortcuts widget makes it easy to add keyboard shortcuts to your Flutter app. Here's how to use it. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/hotkeys-callback-shortcuts/
Here's how to create a responsive split-view widget that works on mobile, desktop and web. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/responsive-split-view-flutter/
If you're using GitHub Actions for your CI/CD needs, you can setup a self-hosted runner to cut your build times and save money. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/github-self-hosted-runners/
If you add a debugFillProperties() method to your custom widget classes, all your custom widget properties will show in the DevTools. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/debug-fill-properties/
Also included: GoRouter in maintenance mode, Dart Serialization Proposal, localizing an app into 55 languages, Cupertino and Material Updates, and more. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/january-2025/
