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Faisal Faraj
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Flutter Packages that no one build

Flutter is a powerful platform for building mobile applications. But what if you could build even more powerful apps by using Flutter packages that no one else has built yet?

In this blog, we'll explore some ideas for Flutter packages that could be really valuable, but that no one has built yet. We'll also discuss how you can go about building your own Flutter packages, even if you're not a Flutter expert.

1 Cross-platform alarm manager:

The android_alarm_manager_plus Flutter package is a great way to set and cancel alarms on Android devices. However, it does not currently support iOS devices. To build a version of this package that supports iOS, you would need to use the native iOS AVAudioPlayer class. You would also need to use the MethodChannel to communicate between the Flutter code and the native iOS code.

Why should I build the package?

There are a few reasons why you might want to build a package like this. it can save you a lot of time and effort. If you need to use an alarm manager in your Flutter app, you would normally have to write the code to integrate the alarm manager yourself. This can be a time-consuming and error-prone process. With a package like this, you can simply install the package and start using it in your Flutter app.

Actually, there are reasons because android_alarm_manager_plus is a powerful package that has more features than others. Here are some of them:

  • Set alarms: You can use android_alarm_manager to set alarms that will fire at a specific time in the future.
  • Cancel alarms: You can also use android_alarm_manager to cancel alarms that you have previously set.
  • Run code in the background: android_alarm_manager can run code in the background, even when your app is not in the foreground. This means that you can use android_alarm_manager to wake up your app at a specific time, even if your app is currently in the background.
  • Run even if device is restarted: Most notification/alarm packages often don't have this feature, which can make alarms/notifications not 100% efficient in all cases.

By building this package, you open the door for developers to create their cross-platform alarm app and for common apps to add more features with scheduling tasks at specific times, like TODOs apps.

2 Unofficial AI APIs Flutter Packages:

Flutter is a great platform for building mobile applications that can interact with AI APIs. However, not all AI APIs are officially supported by Flutter. This means that developers who want to use these APIs in their Flutter applications will need to create their own unofficial packages.

Why should I build the package?

There are a few reasons why you might want to build a package like this. First, it can give developers more options when it comes to choosing which AI APIs to use in their Flutter apps. Second, it can help to make Flutter a more powerful platform for building AI-powered applications.

Some of the APIs to start build API package for:

  • Hotpot.ai: The hot API is designed for enterprise-level scalability and reliability, suitable for bursty workloads or sustained high-volume traffic.
  • PLAY.HT: Generate realistic Text to Speech (TTS) audio.
  • RoboMatic.AI: A chatbot that can be used to automate your business or for fun.

3 Run Node.js in Flutter:

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a browser. npm is a package manager for Node.js that allows you to install and manage JavaScript libraries. Running Node.js in Flutter is a great way to use all npm packages in different devices.

Why should I build the package?

Why should I build the package?

Theirs is a lot of reasons to use npm packages in Flutter:

  • Next Level: Now you can use amazaing and one of best package manager npm and use thier powerful packages wich will make Flutter in next level and open door for javascipt features .
  • Run Faster&Better: Run npm packages without need some kind of webview in your app.
  • Android&IOS: Instead of js (flutter package) that runs only in Web , with your package any can use node.js in mobiles wich will give amazing expierince for developer .

You can achieve build the package by use LiquidCore and implement the code for Android and iOS using Platform Channels.

Conclusion

In this blog, we've explored some ideas for Flutter packages that could be really valuable, but that no one has built yet. We've also discussed how you can go about building your own Flutter packages, even if you're not a Flutter expert.

We hope that this blog has inspired you to start building your own Flutter packages. If you do, be sure to share them with the Flutter community!

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