{"id":5160,"date":"2023-01-02T10:25:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T10:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dianapps.com\/blog\/?p=5160"},"modified":"2024-02-20T11:06:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T11:06:03","slug":"flutter-3-0-build-apps-with-macos-and-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dianapps.com\/blog\/flutter-3-0-build-apps-with-macos-and-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Flutter 3.0: Build Apps With macOS and Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can Flutter build apps on macOS and Linux? The answer is simple Yes! With the newest release of Google I\/Os\u2019 Flutter 3.0, you can now build desktop apps without the need for third-party tech-tools interference. This indeed has outraged the popularity scale of Flutter even wider. And why not? The framework is simple to use, compatible, and provides a native-like appearance to not just mobile and web apps but also desktop applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There have been several new modifications and some lessening of compatibility for older Windows since the latest version allowed complete Windows support for Flutter.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article will examine the evolution of Flutter app development throughout time and the changes brought about by Flutter 3.0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we head on to the latest flutter 3.0, head on to read more about <\/span>how flutter can help build a desktop app<\/b><\/a> alongside its examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Features of the newest Flutter 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>1. Support for Linux and macOS<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Now that Flutter 3.0 is out, you may create apps for Linux, macOS, and Windows using the same code base. Due to the same Dart codebase across all platforms, this is feasible. Any target platform may execute your app once it has been created in Dart.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Simple iOS Releases & Refresh Rate Support<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The first framework for mobile development to enable a refresh rate of more than 60 frames per second is Flutter. <\/span>Applications may now run at up to 120 frames per second on phones with high-resolution displays. The iPad Pro and iPhone 13 Pro are two iOS devices that will enable variable refresh rates.<\/span>Higher refresh rates contribute to an animation\u2019s smoother performance. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, it gets rid of choppiness, which is typically felt when scrolling around the device or switching between screens.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Mobile Support That Folds<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

All main platforms that Flutter supports both single-page and multi-page apps (Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS). With Flutter, you can create cross-platform applications that also look fantastic on foldable gadgets. With the aid of this new functionality, you can also resize your app to fit different screen sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>4. Sunsetting Migration for 32-bit iOS\/iOS 9\/iOS 10<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Since the beginning, <\/span>Flutter app development<\/b><\/a> has supported 64-bit builds, but it has been constrained by Apple’s demand that apps be developed in Swift or Objective C. You can now create apps in Dart or Kotlin using Flutter 3.0, which runs on Android (which runs on iOS). Because you will have total control over the language your app employs, you no longer need to worry about developing an AppStore-ready app.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>5. Support for the Cascading Menu and System Menu Bar on macOS<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

A Cascading Menu widget is included in the Flutter SDK, making it simple to build an app-wide menu. For a smooth transition between the app’s primary menu and secondary menu, the cascading menu combines the new popup menu with the built-in system menu bar.<\/span><\/p>\n

The CascadingMenu widget offers the following features:<\/span><\/p>\n