Getting started with navigation basics in Flutter
In this section, we’ll learn the main terms of navigation and how to use Flutter’s navigation tools effectively. Navigation is super important for providing a smooth user experience, guiding users through your app’s features with ease. Let’s dive in and start with the basics. There are two types of navigation in Flutter: imperative and declarative navigation. We will go through both and expand on them to learn more. First, let’s learn the basics.
Understanding Navigator 1.0 and routes
Everything you’re about to learn in this segment is referred to as navigation 1.0, or imperative navigation. This is where your journey in mastering app navigation starts.
Flutter utilizes a component known as the Navigator to keep track of the screens or pages within your app. You can think of the Navigator as a tour guide in a new city, guiding you from one location to another. These locations are represented...
