When I first started building Flutter apps, state management felt overwhelming.
I made some mistakes that cost me hours — here are the top 3 I wish I knew earlier 👇
1️⃣ Using setState Everywhere
At first, I used setState() for almost everything.
✅ Mistake: It caused unnecessary rebuilds and made debugging harder.
💡 Tip: Use ValueNotifier, Provider, or Riverpod for parts of the UI that don’t need a full rebuild.
2️⃣ Overcomplicating with Heavy Packages
I tried every package I found online — Bloc, MobX, Redux — even for tiny apps.
✅ Mistake: Overkill = slower dev + more boilerplate.
💡 Tip: Start simple: Provider or Riverpod is enough for most small to medium apps.
3️⃣ Not Planning App Architecture Early
I jumped straight into coding without thinking about how data flows.
✅ Mistake: Hard-to-maintain code, messy state, and bugs everywhere.
💡 Tip: Spend time planning state hierarchy: which widgets own the state, which widgets just listen.
📌 Key Takeaway
State management isn’t just about code — it’s about structure and efficiency.
Pick the right approach for your app size, and think about data flow early.
I’m Bayajit Islam, a Flutter frontend developer who loves building clean, maintainable apps.
Small mistakes early can save you huge headaches later 🚀
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