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Category: 3. History

  • 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.

  • Initial Development (2010)

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    Dart was first introduced by Google in 2010 as a response to the challenges of web development, particularly with JavaScript’s limitations. The goal was to create a language that was easier to use and offered better performance.