Setting Up Flutter on Windows/Mac/Linux


Flutter is Google’s open-source framework for building beautiful, high-performance mobile, web, and desktop applications from a single codebase. Setting it up is simple, and this blog will walk you through the steps for installing Flutter on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

1. System Requirements

Before you begin, ensure your system meets these basic requirements:

Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

Mac: macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon)

Linux: Any recent 64-bit Linux distribution

Also, ensure you have at least 1.64 GB of disk space and an internet connection for downloads.

2. Downloading Flutter SDK

Go to the official Flutter website: https://flutter.dev

Navigate to Get Started and choose your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Download the latest Flutter SDK zip file for your system.

Extract the file to a desired location (e.g., C:\flutter on Windows or ~/development/flutter on Mac/Linux).

3. Set Up Environment Variables

Windows:

Search for “Environment Variables” in the Start menu.

Edit the Path variable and add:
C:\flutter\bin

Mac/Linux:

Open Terminal and add the following to your shell file (.bashrc, .zshrc, or .bash_profile):

export PATH="$PATH:`pwd`/flutter/bin"
Then, run: source ~/.bashrc (or the respective file you updated)

4. Run Flutter Doctor

In your terminal or command prompt, run:

This command checks your environment and displays a report of the installation status. It will also list any missing dependencies like Android Studio, Xcode, or device emulators.

5. Install Required Tools

Android Studio (required for Android development)

Install Android SDK and an emulator from the SDK Manager.

Xcode (macOS only, required for iOS development)

Visual Studio Code (optional but recommended)

Install Flutter and Dart extensions from the Extensions Marketplace.

6. Create Your First Project

Once everything is set, create a Flutter app:
arduino
flutter create my_app
cd my_app
flutter run

Conclusion

Setting up Flutter on Windows, Mac, or Linux is a straightforward process. Once installed, you’re ready to start building cross-platform apps with one codebase. With Flutter, development becomes faster, easier, and more efficient—no matter what OS you use.


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