Welcome to our Flutter app building tutorial! In this guide, you'll learn how to create a simple Flutter app from scratch. We'll cover everything from setting up your development environment to deploying your app to the App Store and Google Play.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- Flutter SDK installed
- Android Studio or IntelliJ IDEA with Flutter plugin
- A text editor (like Visual Studio Code or Atom)
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create a New Flutter Project
Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command:
flutter create my_flutter_app
This will create a new Flutter project named my_flutter_app.
2. Navigate to Your Project Directory
Navigate to the newly created project directory:
cd my_flutter_app
3. Run Your App
In your terminal or command prompt, run the following command to start the Flutter app:
flutter run
You should see your app running on a connected device or emulator.
4. Build Your App
Once you're happy with your app, you can build it for release. Run the following command in your project directory:
flutter build apk
or
flutter build appbundle
This will generate an APK or App Bundle file, respectively.
5. Publish Your App
To publish your app to the App Store or Google Play, follow the respective guidelines provided by Apple and Google.
Further Reading
If you're looking for more detailed tutorials and resources, check out our Flutter tutorials page.