How To Install Flutter?

To install Flutter, you’ll need to follow a series of steps. Flutter is a popular open-source framework for building natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Before you begin, make sure your development environment meets the system requirements.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing Flutter:

• System Requirements:
  • Operating System: Flutter is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Disk Space: You’ll need a minimum of 2.8 GB of free disk space.
  • Tools: Flutter relies on Git and requires Git to be installed.
• Download Flutter:
  • Go to the Flutter website: https://flutter.dev/.
  • Click on the “Get Started” button.
  • Download the stable version of Flutter for your operating system.
• Install Flutter:
  • Windows:
    • Extract the downloaded zip file to a location on your computer.
    • Add the flutter/bin directory to your system’s PATH variable.
  • macOS:
    • Open a terminal window and extract the downloaded archive using the following command:

    • tar xf flutter_macos.tar.xz

    • Move the extracted Flutter folder to your desired location (e.g., /usr/local/).
    • Add the flutter/bin directory to your PATH variable by editing your shell profile file (e.g., ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc):

    • export PATH="$PATH:`pwd`/flutter/bin" 

  • Linux:
    • Open a terminal window and extract the downloaded archive using the following command:

    • tar xf flutter_linux.tar.xz  

    • Move the extracted Flutter folder to your desired location (e.g., /usr/local/).
    • Add the flutter/bin directory to your PATH variable by editing your shell profile file (e.g., ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc):

    • export PATH="$PATH:`pwd`/flutter/bin" 

  • Verify Installation:
    • Open a new terminal window and run the following command to verify that Flutter has been installed correctly:

    • flutter doctor  

    • This command will check your system for any missing dependencies and display the status of Flutter installation.
  • Install Flutter Plugins for IDEs (Optional):
    • If you’re using an IDE like Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, or IntelliJ IDEA, you can install Flutter plugins for a more streamlined development experience.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Flutter on your system. Now you can start creating Flutter apps by running flutter create <app_name> and then cd <app_name> to navigate into your project folder. Use an IDE or text editor of your choice to start coding Flutter applications.