Introduction
As a development agency, setting up a new Flutter project can be a time-consuming task. The traditional approach involves manually creating the project structure, choosing the architecture, and configuring the dependencies, which can take hours. However, with the introduction of FlutterSeed, a visual Flutter app initializer, agencies can now standardize their Flutter project setup across clients in a matter of minutes. In this tutorial, we will explore how to use FlutterSeed to streamline the project setup process and ensure consistency across all clients.
What is FlutterSeed?
FlutterSeed is a node-based visual graph builder that exports a production-ready Flutter project ZIP. It allows developers to make graph-driven decisions on architecture, state, routing, backend, and theme, and then generates the project code based on these decisions. With FlutterSeed, agencies can create a consistent and efficient project setup process, reducing the time and effort required to start a new project.
Key Features of FlutterSeed
Graph-driven decisions: architecture, state, routing, backend, theme as visual nodes
Deterministic generation: Graph to ScaffoldConfig to ZIP
Preset + custom flow: curated or pub.dev custom package nodes
CLI: npm install -g flutterseed-cli, then flutterseed init my_app
Templates: Feature-first, E-commerce, Offline-first, Auth-only, Supabase full-stack
Setting Up FlutterSeed
To get started with FlutterSeed, agencies need to install the FlutterSeed CLI using npm. This can be done by running the following command:
bash
npm install -g flutterseed-cli
Once the CLI is installed, agencies can create a new Flutter project using the following command:
bash
flutterseed init my_app
This will launch the FlutterSeed visual graph builder, where agencies can make decisions on the project architecture, state, routing, backend, and theme.
Configuring the Project Architecture
FlutterSeed provides a range of stack options, including Riverpod/BLoC/Provider, go_router/AutoRoute, Firebase/Supabase/REST, and Material/Cupertino. Agencies can choose the stack that best fits their client's needs and configure the project architecture accordingly. With FlutterSeed, agencies can create a consistent project architecture across all clients, reducing the complexity and improving the maintainability of the codebase.
Benefits of Using FlutterSeed
Reduced project setup time: FlutterSeed can set up a new Flutter project in minutes, compared to hours with the traditional approach
Consistent project architecture: FlutterSeed ensures that all projects follow a consistent architecture, reducing the complexity and improving the maintainability of the codebase
Improved developer productivity: With FlutterSeed, developers can focus on writing code, rather than setting up the project structure and configuring dependencies
Best Practices for Using FlutterSeed
Use the preset templates: FlutterSeed provides a range of preset templates, including Feature-first, E-commerce, Offline-first, Auth-only, and Supabase full-stack. Agencies should use these templates as a starting point for their projects, rather than creating a custom template from scratch.
Customize the template: Once the preset template is selected, agencies can customize it to fit their client's specific needs. This can include adding or removing features, configuring the dependencies, and modifying the project architecture.
Use the custom flow: FlutterSeed allows agencies to create a custom flow using pub.dev custom package nodes. This can be used to add custom features or dependencies to the project.
Conclusion
In conclusion, FlutterSeed is a powerful tool for standardizing Flutter project setup across clients. With its visual graph builder, deterministic generation, and preset templates, FlutterSeed can reduce the project setup time, improve the consistency of the project architecture, and increase developer productivity. To learn more about FlutterSeed and how it can benefit your agency, visit https://flutterseed.pro.bd and start streamlining your Flutter project setup process today.
Originally posted from FlutterSeed
