Chapter 7: Networking and Data Handling

In this section

• 7.1 Fetching Data from the Internet
  • Mastering HTTP Requests in Flutter with the `http` Package
    Explore the essentials of making HTTP requests in Flutter using the `http` package. Learn how to fetch, send, and handle data from the internet efficiently.
  • Mastering JSON Parsing in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to efficiently parse JSON data in Flutter applications, leveraging Dart's built-in support for JSON encoding and decoding. This guide covers everything from basic decoding to advanced techniques using model classes and code generation.
  • Error Handling and Retries in Flutter: Ensuring Robust App Performance
    Explore the importance of error handling and retry mechanisms in Flutter app development. Learn to manage network errors, implement retries, and enhance user experience with practical examples and best practices.
  • Displaying Fetched Data in the UI: A Comprehensive Guide to Using FutureBuilder in Flutter
    Learn how to effectively display fetched data in Flutter using FutureBuilder, handle asynchronous states, and optimize your app's UI responsiveness.
• 7.2 Working with APIs
  • RESTful APIs Overview: A Comprehensive Guide for Flutter Developers
    Dive deep into RESTful APIs, understanding their architecture, common HTTP methods, endpoints, and best practices, tailored for Flutter app development.
  • Consuming Public APIs: A Comprehensive Guide for Flutter Developers
    Learn how to find, understand, and effectively consume public APIs in Flutter applications. This guide covers API documentation, making requests, handling responses, and best practices.
  • API Authentication: A Comprehensive Guide for Flutter Developers
    Explore various API authentication methods in Flutter, including API Keys, OAuth 2.0, Bearer Tokens, and Basic Authentication. Learn best practices for securing API keys and handling tokens effectively.
  • Mastering Pagination and Infinite Scrolling in Flutter
    Explore the intricacies of implementing pagination and infinite scrolling in Flutter applications to enhance performance and user experience.
• 7.3 Data Storage Solutions
  • SharedPreferences for Key-Value Storage in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to use SharedPreferences for persistent key-value storage in Flutter applications. Explore implementation, best practices, and limitations.
  • Mastering File Storage in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to effectively manage file storage in Flutter applications using the path_provider package, including reading, writing, and handling binary files.
  • SQLite Databases with `sqflite` in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide
    Explore SQLite databases in Flutter using the `sqflite` package. Learn to perform CRUD operations, manage data models, and implement best practices for efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: A Comprehensive Guide for Flutter Developers
    Explore the world of NoSQL databases, focusing on Hive for Flutter app development. Learn about key-value stores, document databases, and graph databases, and how to implement them in your Flutter applications.
• 7.4 Synchronization and Offline Support
  • Caching Data Locally: Boosting Performance and Offline Access in Flutter Apps
    Explore caching strategies in Flutter to enhance app performance and provide offline capabilities. Learn about in-memory and persistent caching, implement caching with SharedPreferences and databases, and optimize image loading with cached_network_image.
  • Detecting Network Connectivity in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide
    Master network connectivity detection in Flutter using the connectivity_plus package. Learn to check current status, listen for changes, and implement best practices for seamless app performance.
  • Implementing Offline Mode in Flutter Apps: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to implement offline mode in Flutter apps, ensuring seamless user experience even without internet connectivity. Explore local storage, data synchronization, and best practices.
  • Data Synchronization in Flutter: Keeping Local and Remote Data in Sync
    Explore the essentials of data synchronization in Flutter, including strategies for synchronizing local and remote data, implementing sync logic, resolving conflicts, and handling synchronization failures.