Author: Toma Velev

Flutter is designed to provide pixel-perfect rendering across devices by using logical pixels (via MediaQuery), which abstracts away physical differences in screen density, size, and aspect ratio, so it could be normal than elements may get positioned differently. However, subtle variations can still occur, especially between devices like the Google Pixel 8a (compact, 6.1″ 1080×2400…

Building а production-grade tools and services that tackle complex, real-world scenarios you need Advanced Debugging Tools and Services for Flutter and Java Developers. These are geared toward enterprise-scale apps, where bugs can cascade across microservices or platforms. For part one go to https://programtom.com/dev/2025/10/12/beginners-debugging-nightmares-top-10-tools-and-tricks-for-faster-fixes-flutter-java-edition/ 🧰 11. Sentry or Firebase Crashlytics for Flutter (Error Monitoring Service) Best…

Whether you’re fixing a stubborn Flutter widget or chasing a null pointer across layers of Java code, debugging is where the real craftsmanship happens and you need tools for this. Every developer knows that debugging can turn a simple coffee break into an all-nighter. Here are 10 essential tools and tricks to help you squash…

In Flutter, the ripple effect (also known as the ink splash or material ripple) is part of the Material Design guidelines and is usually seen when a user taps on a button, list item, or surface. Flutter provides multiple ways to implement this effect, depending on your use case: 🔹 1. Using InkWell The most…

Improve Accessibility in your Flutter app to ensures a better experience for users with disabilities and makes your app more inclusive. Here’s a breakdown of best practices across images, text, menus, colors, and more. ✅ General Best Practices Use Semantics widget: Flutter’s Semantics widget allows you to describe what UI elements mean or do. Semantics(…

Here’s an example of how to use the geolocator package in Flutter: First, add the following dependency to your pubspec.yaml file: dependencies: flutter: sdk: flutter geolocator: ^14.0.2 Then, run flutter pub get to install the package. Now, here’s an example of how to use it in a Flutter app: import ‘package:flutter/material.dart’; import ‘package:geolocator/geolocator.dart’; void main()…

There are several Free Alternatives to Charles Proxy you can use for intercepting and debugging HTTP/HTTPS traffic while developing your Flutter app. Here are some good options: 1. mitmproxy (Free, Open Source) What it is: A powerful interactive HTTPS proxy with a terminal UI and scripting support in Python. Pros: Free & open-source Supports HTTP,…

You want to integrate Google Places API into your Flutter app, but you’re open to doing the actual API calls either directly from the Flutter client or via your Java backend. Let’s break it down into two main approaches with pros/cons, and then I’ll give you step-by-step guidance for each. Option 1 — Client-side integration…

There are several other options for end-to-end (E2E) testing a Flutter app that communicates with a backend. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable tools and strategies: ✅ 1. integration_test Official Flutter tool for E2E testing. Simulates user interactions and tests app behavior across screens. Can mock or hit real backends. Integrated into flutter test…