Level up your Flutter skills with this structured learning guide. We’ve designed a 12-week roadmap to help you enhance your expertise, step by step.
You’ve already mastered UI development, efficiently managed state, and built your own custom features. So, what’s next on your journey to becoming an even more advanced Flutter developer?
Here are my recommended topics that you should learn to level up your Flutter skills and become a next-level Flutter Developer. This roadmap is designed for 12 weeks, with activities planned for 5 days per week.
I hope this guide helps you on your Flutter journey. Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
Level Up Your Flutter Skills: Topics Based on Categories
To level up your Flutter skills, there are four categories, each with topics that will enhance your understanding.
1. Advance UI & Animations
- Custom Painter: draw anything and everything on the screen
- Implicit (AnimatedContainer, AnimatedOpacity) & Explicit Animation (AnimationController, Tween)
- Physic Animation: Interact with Gravity and Spring
- Page Transition Animation
- 3rd party Animation: Lottie & Rive
- Push notification with FCM: show banner, navigate to specific screen, action button
- Documenting Widget with Widgetbook
2. Performance Optimization & Debugging
- Efficient Network Calls: Using dio with interceptors, pagination, caching
- App Size Optimization: Reducing APK/IPA size with tree shaking, split APKs
- Debugging, Profiling, Handling memory with Flutter DevTools
- Writing efficient unit testing and UI testing framework with Patrol
3. Architecture
- Riverpod Deep Dive
- Navigation with AutoRoute
- MVVM app architecture with Riverpod
- Flavor & Multi Environment with Flutter Flavorizr
- Modularization & Clean Architecture: Structuring features as packages/modules
- Managing Repo with Melos
- Automate repetitive task and templates creation with Mason
4. Production
- Analytic with Mixpanel
- Log Monitoring with Sentry
- Versioning & Feature Flags
- CI/CD with github actions or codemagic
- Codepush with Shorebird
- Localization & Internationalization: Setting up i18n
Daily Schedule to Level Up Your Flutter Skills
It requires 12 weeks with 5 days per week and Review & Challenges at the end of the week, outlining why the topics matter, the challenges you might face, and the purpose of mastering them. Here are the daily activities in detail to level up your Flutter skills:
Week 1: Advanced UI & Animations
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 1 | Custom Painter Hands-on | Enables custom UI design without external libraries | Q: When should I use CustomPainter over standard widgets?Goal: Implement a custom UI element |
| Day 2 | Custom Painter, Implicit & Explicit Animations | Essential for creating smooth, visually appealing UI | Q: How do implicit and explicit animations differ? Goal: Learn to create animations efficiently |
| Day 3 | Physics Animation, Page Transition Animation | Enhances UX with natural motion | Q: How can physics-based animation make UI more interactive? Goal: Implement physics-based effects and effect when transitioning |
| Day 4 | Page Transition Hands-on | Helps in making smooth navigation experiences | Q: What transition animations improve app usability? Goal:Implement custom page transitions |
| Day 5 | Review & Challenges | Reinforce understanding, optimize animations | Q: What are common pitfalls with animations in Flutter? Goal: Debug and optimize animation performance |
Week 2: 3rd Party Integrations & Widget Documentation
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 6 | Lottie & Rive Animation | Integrate lightweight animations | Q: When should I use Lottie vs Rive? Goal: Add animations with 3rd party to an app |
| Day 7 | Push Notifications with FCM | Critical for user engagement | Q: How do I handle notifications? Goal: Implement FCM for notifications |
| Day 8 | Documenting UI Widget with Widgetbook | Useful for scalable and maintainable UI | Q: How can Widgetbook help in UI collaboration? Goal: Set up Widgetbook for UI preview & documentation |
| Day 9 | Hands-on with FCM & Widgetbook | Ensures practical knowledge | Q: How can I debug notification issues?Goal: Successfully send test notifications, show banner, make an action, go to specific page |
| Day 10 | Review & Mini Challenge | Validate learning outcomes | Q: What are best practices for UI documentation? Goal: Improve maintainability using Widgetbook |
Week 3: Efficient Network Calls
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 11 | Dio & Interceptors | Optimizes API calls | Q: How do interceptors improve API efficiency Goal: Implement Dio with interceptors |
| Day 12 | Pagination & Caching | Improves performance & UX | Q: How can caching reduce API load? Goal: Implement caching and pagination on API call |
| Day 13 | Debugging API Calls | Avoids network-related crashes | Q: How can I debug API issues efficiently? Goal: Master API debugging tools (Alice, Chopper) |
| Day 14 | Hands-on: Build API Service Layer | Improve maintainability | Q: How can I architect network layers effectively? Goal: Implement scalable API management |
| Day 15 | Review & Fix Performance Issues | Reinforces learning | Q: What are the best tools for network debugging? Goal: Optimize network performance |
Week 4: App Optimization & Debugging
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 16 | Tree Shaking & Split APKs | Reduce app size | Q: How does tree shaking work? Goal: Optimize APK size |
| Day 17 | DevTools for Debugging | Identify bottlenecks | Q: How to profile an app? Goal: Use DevTools for performance profiling |
| Day 18 | CPU & Memory Profiling | Optimize performance | Q: How to track memory leaks? Goal: Analyze memory usage |
| Day 19 | Mini Project: Performance Audit on an Existing App | Apply debugging skills | Q: How to optimize an app? Goal: Improve app efficiency |
| Day 20 | Review & Debugging Challenge | Solidify concepts | Q: What are the biggest performance killers? Goal: Fix real performance issues |
Week 5: Unit Testing & UI Testing
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 21 | Unit Testing Basics | Ensure code stability | Q: Why is unit testing essential? Goal: Write unit tests |
| Day 22 | UI Testing with Patrol | Automate UI validation | Q: How does Patrol improve UI testing? Goal: Implement UI tests |
| Day 23 | Mocking & Dependency Injection | Test efficiently | Q: How to mock dependencies? Goal: Use mocks for testing |
| Day 24 | Mini Project: Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) | Improve code quality | Q: How does TDD work? Goal: Develop a feature using TDD |
| Day 25 | Review & Testing Challenge | Ensure thorough testing | Q: What are common test failures? Goal: Debug failing tests |
Week 6: Riverpod Deep Dive & Navigation with Auto Route
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 26 | Riverpod Deep Dive | Master state management | Q: How does Riverpod differ from Provider? Goal: Build scalable state management |
| Day 27 | AutoRoute for Navigation | Simplify navigation | Q: How to handle deep linking? Goal: Implement navigation with AutoRoute |
| Day 28 | Dynamic Routing & Guards | Secure navigation | Q: How to handle authenticated routes? Goal: Implement route guards |
| Day 29 | Mini Project: Navigation System for a Large App | Apply navigation concepts | Q: How to structure routes effectively? Goal: Build a multi-screen app |
| Day 30 | Review & Navigation Debugging | Improve UX | Q: How to fix navigation issues? Goal: Debug navigation bugs |
Week 7: MVVM Architecture & Flavor for Multi-Environment
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 31 | MVVM Architecture Overview | Improves code organization | Q: How does MVVM differ from other architectures? Goal: Understand MVVM principles |
| Day 32 | Implementing MVVM with Riverpod | Ensures the understanding of concept: Separation of concern | Q: How can I structure my code for scalability? Goal: Refactor an app using MVVM |
| Day 33 | Setting Up Flavors for Multi-Environment | Simplifies app configuration | Q: How can I switch between dev, staging, and prod? Goal: Implement flavor-based builds |
| Day 34 | Hands-on: Building an MVVM-Based App | Applies theoretical concepts | Q: How does MVVM improve testability? Goal: Implement a sample MVVM app |
| Day 35 | Review & Code Optimization | Enhances maintainability | Q: What are common mistakes in MVVM? Goal: Optimize app structure |
Week 8: Modularization & Managing Repos with Melos
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 36 | Introduction to Modularization | Breaks monolithic codebases | Q: How does modularization improve code reuse? Goal: Understand modularization principles |
| Day 37 | Implementing Feature Modules | Setup feature as a package | Q: How can I split app features into package? Goal: Refactor code into package |
| Day 38 | Managing Monorepos with Melos | Streamlines repository management | Q: How can Melos improve repository management since now we have many packages? Goal: Set up monorepo with Melos |
| Day 39 | Hands-on: Converting a Monolithic App to Modular | Applies modularization best practices | Q: How do I handle module dependencies? Goal: Migrate an app to a modular structure |
| Day 40 | Debugging Modularization Issues | Prevents integration problems | Q: What are the common pitfalls of modularization? Goal: Optimize module communication |
Week 9: Automate repetitive task & template creation and Analytics
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 41 | Automate Tasks with Mason | Reduces development overhead | Q: How can I automate Flutter boilerplate code? Goal: Create templates using Mason |
| Day 42 | Implementing Mason in a Real Project | Saves time on repetitive tasks | Q: What are the best practices for Mason templates? Goal: Automate a feature’s scaffolding |
| Day 43 | Setting Up Analytics with Mixpanel | Tracks user engagement | Q: Ever wonder what features in your app users love the most? Goal: Integrate Mixpanel analytics and understand what users wants |
| Day 44 | Hands-on: Capturing User Events | Improves app insights | Q: How do I analyze user interactions? Goal: Implement event tracking |
| Day 45 | Review & Optimization | Ensures analytics accuracy | Q: What are the key metrics to track in an app? Goal: Optimize tracking for better insights |
Week 10: Log Monitoring, Versioning & Feature Flags
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 46 | Log Monitoring with Sentry | Helps in debugging production issues | Q: How can I catch errors before users report them? Goal: Integrate Sentry for error tracking |
| Day 47 | Implementing Versioning Strategies | Organizes app releases | Q: Is the new version mandatory? Goal: Define mandatory update and let user decide how to update |
| Day 48 | Feature Flags for Controlled Rollout | Enables switch on/off the feature | Q: How to switch on and off the features? Goal: Implement feature toggles |
| Day 49 | Hands-on: Building a Feature Flag System | Controls feature access dynamically | Q: How do large-scale apps manage feature rollouts? Goal: Implement feature flags in a sample app |
| Day 50 | Review & Debugging Issues | Ensures stable releases | Q: What are common versioning mistakes? Goal: Optimize version control workflow |
Week 11: CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Codemagic
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 51 | Introduction to CI/CD | Automates build & deployment | Q: Why is CI/CD crucial for Flutter apps? Goal: Understand CI/CD pipelines |
| Day 52 | Setting Up GitHub Actions | Automates testing & builds | Q: How can I automate test execution? Goal: Configure GitHub Actions for Flutter |
| Day 53 | Hands-on with Codemagic | Simplifies deployment workflows | Q: How does Codemagic compare to GitHub Actions? Goal: Set up Codemagic for an app |
| Day 54 | Deploying to Play Store & App Store | Streamlines releases | Q: How do I automate app releases? Goal: Implement Play Store & App Store CI/CD |
| Day 55 | Review & Optimizing CI/CD | Improves deployment speed | Q: How can I optimize CI/CD pipelines? Goal: Reduce build times |
Week 12: CodePush & Localization
| Day | Topic | Why it is important | Goals & Question |
| Day 56 | CodePush with Shorebird | Deploy updates without re-submission to playsore or appstore | Q: How does CodePush improve release cycles? Goal: Implement live updates with Shorebird |
| Day 57 | Localization & Internationalization | Expands user base | Q: How can I make my app support multiple languages? Goal: Add localization |
| Day 58 | Hands-on: Implementing Multi-Language Support | Enhances global reach | Q: How do I manage translations efficiently? Goal: Implement language switching |
| Day 59 | Final Review & Performance Optimization | Ensures a polished app | Q: What are the best practices for high-performance apps? Goal: Optimize app performance |
| Day 60 | Capstone Project & Certification Prep | Validates expertise | Q: How can I showcase my Flutter mastery? Goal: Complete a project and prepare for certifications |
Read Also: Shorebird Library: Supercharge App Distribution with Flutter
That’s all the tips we can share to help you level up your Flutter skills! By following this structured 12-week learning roadmap, you can become a more proficient Flutter developer.
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