Session 9 - Flutter Basics Summary This session introduces Flutter development, covering essential concepts and practical steps. Topics Covered: 1. Creating a Flutter Project ◦ Pre-install Flutter and check using flutter doctor ◦ Open an empty folder and run cmd ◦ Use flutter create project_name ◦ Open the project in VS Code (cmd → code .) 2. Understanding Widgets ◦ Widgets are the fundamental building blocks of Flutter UI ◦ Two main types: ▪ StatelessWidget: Fixed UI, does not change ▪ StatefulWidget: Dynamic UI, updates based on user interaction 3. Key Flutter Definitions ◦ runApp(): The entry point that initializes the Flutter app ◦ MaterialApp: Provides UI components, navigation, and routing ◦ Scaffold: Serves as the basic structure for UI layouts 4. pubspec.yaml ◦ Configuration file for project settings, dependencies, and assets 5. Mini Project ◦ Creating a simple Flutter app with an image asset This session provides a foundation for beginners to start developing with Flutter. 🚀