Part 1:Learning the Core Concepts

In this part, you will be introduced to the Flutter framework and start to understand what Flutter is. At the heart of Flutter is the Dart programming language, so this part will also give you a strong foundational knowledge of Dart ready for a deeper exploration of Flutter in later parts.

We will also look at why Flutter is a good choice for your mobile app development and compare and contrast it against other development options such as native and alternative cross-platform solutions.

This part contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, What Is Flutter and Why Should I Use It?
• Chapter 2, An Introduction to Dart
• Chapter 3, Flutter versus Other Frameworks
• Chapter 4, Dart Classes and Constructs