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  • Efficient development process

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    As a cross-platform technology, Flutter enables developing an app for both operating systems using the same codebase. But that’s not the only reason why using Flutter makes the development process faster and more efficient. It also includes hot restart and a well-regarded “hot reload” function, which allows you to see updates in real time without restarting the…

  • Libraries and Packages

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    Dart has a rich ecosystem of libraries and packages, which can be easily managed with the Dart package manager, Pub. This allows developers to reuse code and integrate third-party functionalities.

  • Hot Reload

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    Especially popular in the context of Flutter, Dart supports hot reload, allowing developers to see changes in real-time without losing the application state. This greatly accelerates the development process.

  • Asynchronous Programming

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    Dart has built-in support for asynchronous programming with features like async and await, making it easier to work with non-blocking code.

  • Strongly Typed Language

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    Dart has a static type system that helps catch errors at compile time rather than runtime. This enhances code reliability and maintainability.

  • Ongoing Developmen

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    Dart continues to evolve with regular updates and improvements. Features like asynchronous programming, extensible libraries, and continued integration with Flutter keep it relevant in modern software development.

  • Flutter (2018)

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    Dart gained significant popularity with the introduction of Flutter, a UI toolkit for building natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Flutter’s growth helped establish Dart as a major player in the mobile development space.

  • Dart 2 (2018)

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    The introduction of Dart 2 brought major changes, including a more powerful type system and improved performance. Dart 2 emphasized sound null safety, making it easier for developers to avoid null-related bugs.

  • Dart SDK (2013)

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    In 2013, the Dart SDK was made available, allowing developers to compile Dart code to JavaScript. This was a significant step for Dart as it enabled developers to use Dart in existing web applications.

  • First Release (2011)

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    Dart 1.0 was released in November 2011. This version included features such as a strong static type system, classes, interfaces, and a garbage collector. The language was designed for both client-side and server-side development.