Dart Programming Basics

Prerequisite

Basic computing skills (familiar with coding environment and file management)

Course Description

Get a strong grasp of Dart, the powerful programming language behind Flutter. Build and publish apps across mobile, web, and server platforms.

What you will learn

• - Master Dart fundamentals and advanced features
• - Write reusable and efficient code
• - Build apps with a single codebase
• - Prepare for Flutter app development

Course Outline

• Week 1 Introduction to Flutter Basics

  • Course introduction, syllabus overview, and learning objectives
  • Introduction to Flutter and its importance in mobile app development
  • Setting up the development environment: Flutter installation and configuration
  • Creating a "Hello, Flutter!" app

• Week 2

  • Dart syntax essentials for Flutter development
  • Widgets and UI components in Flutter
  • Understanding the widget tree and widget composition
  • Assignment 1: Building a simple Flutter app with basic UI components.

• Week 3 Flutter UI Fundamentals

  • Layouts in Flutter: rows, columns, containers, and alignment
  • Using Flutter's built-in widgets for styling and layout
  • Handling user input and gestures in Flutter.

• Week 4

  • Navigation and routing in Flutter apps
  • Introduction to state management: setState and managing widget state
  • Quiz 1: Assessing Flutter UI and navigation concepts.

• Week 5 Advanced Flutter Widgets and Animation

  • Exploring more advanced Flutter widgets
  • Using lists and grids to display dynamic content
  • Introduction to animations in Flutter.

• Week 6

  • Creating custom animations with Flutter's animation framework
  • Working with animation controllers and tweens
  • Assignment 2: Building a Flutter app with advanced UI and custom animations.

• Week 7 State Management and Data Handling

  • State management options in Flutter: Inherited Widget, Provider, etc
  • Implementing Provider for state management in Flutter apps.

• Week 8 Flutter Widgets for Complex Interfaces

  • Managing asynchronous operations in Flutter using Future and sync/await
  • Making HTTP requests and handling API data
  • Quiz 2: Comprehensive assessment of Flutter state management and data handling

• Week 9

  • Advanced Flutter UI components: AppBar, Tab Bar, Dialogs, etc
  • Building responsive layouts with media queries
  • Exploring Flutter's theming and styling options

• Week 10

  • Flutter packages and third-party libraries
  • Using Flutter widgets for forms and user input validation
  • Assignment 3: Developing a feature-rich Flutter app with complex UI.

• Week 11 Project Development

  • Students work on a project that combines various Flutter concepts
  • Project topic could involve creating a practical mobile app or a game
  • Weekly check-ins to monitor progress and provide guidance.

• Week 12 Finalization and Assessment

  • Finalizing the project and addressing any remaining issues
  • Project presentations: students showcase their projects and explain design choices
  • Overview of app deployment and distribution on app stores
  • Assignment 4: Reflective essay on the learning journey.

Grading Criteria

Particulars	Marks (%)
Quizzes	20
Class Participation/ Attendance	15
Projects	25
Final Projects	40
Total	100