Flutter Lifecycle: didChangeDependencies() vs didUpdateWidget()

Android 17 Beta 1 is here… and most developers are underestimating it. At first glance, it might look like just another beta release. But Android 17 Beta 1 quietly introduces performance improvements, stronger privacy controls, UI refinements, and updated developer APIs that could impact how we build and optimize apps going forward. The real advantage? Testing early. This is the stage where you: • Identify compatibility issues • Understand behavioral changes • Explore new APIs before competitors do • Prepare your apps for a smoother stable release In mobile development, early adaptation is not hype it’s strategy. If you're building Android or Flutter apps, now is the right time to start experimenting with Android 17 and see how your applications behave in the new environment. Have you started testing it yet? Curious to hear what changes stood out to you. #Android17 #AndroidBeta #AndroidDevelopment #MobileDevelopment #FlutterDev #AppDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering

Most Flutter apps don’t fail because of missing features. They struggle because of structure. As apps grow, small decisions start to matter: • How state is managed • How API errors are handled • How releases are prepared • How performance is optimized An app can look perfect on launch day. But real quality shows up: 3 months later. After real users. Real data. Real edge cases. That’s where clean structure makes the difference. #Flutter #MobileAppDevelopment #SoftwareArchitecture #AppPerformance #TechGrowth

When choosing Flutter packages from pub.dev, checking versions before adding dependencies is important. For example, when adding a package in pubspec.yaml: http: ^1.2.0 The caret (^) means Flutter will install compatible updates that don’t break the main version. This helps get bug fixes while keeping the app stable. If we add a package without thinking about versions and always pull the latest release, a future update might introduce breaking changes and suddenly the project may not build as expected. Before adding a dependency, it’s good to quickly check package popularity, last update date, and whether it’s actively maintained. For important features like payments or authentication, using official and well-maintained packages is much safer. A few minutes of checking can prevent big issues later. Good package selection is part of building secure and reliable apps. #flutter #developer

🔔 Push Notifications in Flutter — Reimagined! Did you know that Crisp Chat’s default behavior can bypass your app’s home screen when a push notification is tapped? In my latest Medium post, I share how I fixed that in crisp_chat (v2.4.4) — giving developers full control over notification routing. Learn the Android + Dart implementation, challenges I encountered, and best practices for plugin design. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gW2Gaxcp #FlutterDev #FirebaseCloudMessaging #MobileEngineering #OpenSource

I recently learned how to deploy a Flutter app to the App Store (iOS) for the first time. Honestly, it was not simple. Understanding certificates, provisioning profiles, code signing, App Store Connect, and TestFlight took time. I got stuck multiple times during the process — especially during signing and uploading the build. But after going through the full deployment cycle and successfully publishing the app, I realized something: Many Flutter developers probably struggle the same way when deploying to iOS for the first time. So I decided to document everything clearly and publish it publicly to help other developers avoid the confusion I faced. I created a beginner-friendly deployment guide covering: • Apple Developer ecosystem basics • iOS signing & provisioning • Building & archiving Flutter apps • Uploading to App Store Connect • Internal & External testing using TestFlight • Submitting for App Review • Common beginner mistakes If you're deploying a Flutter app to iOS for the first time, this may help you. 📖 Full documentation: https://lnkd.in/guRAp55D I’ll continue updating it with real deployment issues and fixes as I encounter them. Hope it helps someone who is currently stuck where I was. #Flutter #iOS #AppStore #MobileDevelopment #TestFligh

Demystifying the Android Activity Lifecycle 🔄 If you are an Android Developer, you know that managing the "State" of an app is one of the biggest challenges. That’s where understanding the Activity Lifecycle becomes crucial! Today, I spent time deep-diving into how Android manages activities. Whether it's a simple rotation or a user switching to another app, knowing what happens behind the scenes is what makes an app crash-free and smooth. Key takeaways from my study: 🔹 onCreate(): Where the magic begins (UI initialization). 🔹 onStart() & onResume(): When the app becomes visible and interactive. 🔹 onPause() & onStop(): Critical for saving data or stopping heavy tasks to save battery. 🔹 onDestroy(): The final cleanup. Understanding these states is helping me write more memory-efficient code and prevent common bugs like memory leaks. To my senior dev friends: What’s the one lifecycle mistake you see beginners make most often? I’d love to learn from your insights! 👇 #AndroidDevelopment #AndroidLifecycle #Kotlin #SoftwareEngineering #MobileApps #LearningInPublic #DeveloperTips

CI/CD pipelines definitely increase the lifespan and QoL of developers. I've just successfully integrated two #GitHubActions workflows that build and upload one of my #Flutter apps, utilizing the 2,000 free minutes you get from GitHub! The result? Every time I tag a new release on GitHub, it automatically triggers a build that lands directly in the Google Play Console and App Store Connect. No more manual Flutter builds and uploads. It feels great to have the same "push-to-deploy" in mobile that we've enjoyed in web for years. #CICD #MobileDev

Dependency management in Flutter helps organize and control external packages used in an app. The pubspec.yaml file is used to add, update, and manage dependencies efficiently. Proper dependency handling improves app stability and reduces version conflicts. Using well-maintained packages saves development time and ensures reliability. Good dependency management is key to building scalable Flutter applications. #Flutter #DependencyManagement #FlutterPackages #pubspec #FlutterDeveloper #MobileAppDevelopment #LearnFlutter

We just launched Liquid Backend in partnership with Specific (YC F25) 🚀 Native mobile apps now come with a built-in backend - database, authentication, APIs, and AI, all generated automatically. Here’s a quick intro + demo by Jahid and Fabian 👇 Go build your dream apps with Natively, and easily deploy them to iOS and Android!

Launching an app on the Play Store is more than just generating an .aab file and clicking “Submit.” It’s a thorough process involving app configuration, signing, permissions, store listing, endpoints, versioning, and compliance. Overlooking even a small detail can lead to delays or rejection. In my latest blog, I’ve shared a complete pre-flight checklist to help developers publish confidently and avoid common pitfalls. 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://shorturl.at/UKGNS 👏 Hats off to Sabin Shrestha for explaining a tricky, often-overlooked Flutter concept in such a clear and actionable way. #AndroidDevelopment #AppLaunch #PlayStorePublishing #MobileAppDevelopment #DeveloperTips