Flutter dev setup & notes

flutter_setup.md

Flutter Setup & Notes

1. Download SDK

Download Flutter SDK, extract the "Flutter" folder and put somewhere on your machine https://flutter.dev/docs/get-started/install

2. Add path

Add path for 'location/flutter/bin'

3. Check dependencies

flutter doctor

4. Install Xcode (Mac)

https://developer.apple.com/xcode/

5. Configure Xcode command line tools (Mac)

sudo xcode-select --switch /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer
sudo xcodebuild -runFirstLaunch

6. Test iOS Simulator (Mac)

open -a Simulator

7. Install Android Studio

https://developer.android.com/studio

8. Install Flutter plugin

9. Create virtual device from AVD manager

10. Install VSCode Flutter extension

11. Create flutter app

flutter create my_app

12. Run Debugger in VSCode

You should now be setup to start editing the lib/main.dart file and build your app

Thanks, @bradtraversy !

One quick note to share, as of 26 January 2022:

9. Create virtual device from AVD manager
   IF you are using Android Studio Bumblebee (2021.1.1):AVD Manager is removed

New Device Manager: you can open it by selecting View > Tool Windows > Device Manager from the main menu bar.

In the Virtual tab, create a new device, review device details, delete a device, etc.

more info here

Thanks, @bradtraversy !

One quick note to share, as of 26 January 2022:

9. Create virtual device from AVD manager
   **IF** you are using Android Studio Bumblebee (2021.1.1):**AVD Manager is removed**

New Device Manager: you can open it by selecting View > Tool Windows > Device Manager from the main menu bar.

In the Virtual tab, create a new device, review device details, delete a device, etc.

more info here

Yea this caused a bit of trouble for me but once I figured it out it was smooth sailing

I am using android studio instead of vs code. by the nice doumentation though.