Package Management Commands

flutter pub get

• What it does: Downloads and installs all the packages/dependencies listed in your pubspec.yaml file
• Think of it like: Installing all the libraries your app needs to work (like npm install for Node.js)

flutter pub outdated

• What it does: Shows which packages have newer versions available
• Think of it like: Checking if any of your app’s libraries have updates

flutter pub upgrade

• What it does: Updates all packages to their latest compatible versions
• Think of it like: Actually updating those libraries to newer versions

Code Generation Commands

dart run build_runner build --delete-conflicting-outputs

• What it does: Generates code automatically (like JSON serialization, database models, etc.)
• Think of it like: Auto-generating boilerplate code you don’t want to write manually
• The flag: --delete-conflicting-outputs removes old generated files before creating new ones

Build Commands

flutter build apk --flavor dev --dart-define=FLAVOR=dev

• What it does: Creates an Android APK file (the installable app)
• –flavor: Builds a specific version (dev, prod, test) with different configurations
• –dart-define: Passes variables to your app (like telling it “you’re running in dev mode”)

flutter build ios --flavor dev

• What it does: Creates an iOS app bundle
• Same concept: Different version with specific settings

Testing & Analysis Commands

flutter test

• What it does: Runs all your automated tests
• Think of it like: Making sure your code works correctly before deploying

flutter analyze

• What it does: Checks your code for errors, warnings, and style issues
• Think of it like: A spell-checker for your code

Environment Commands

flutter --version

• What it does: Shows which Flutter version you’re using
• Why it’s useful: Ensures everyone uses the same version for consistent builds

Custom Commands

dart scripts/decrypt_files.dart $FILE_ENCRYPTION_PASSWORD

• What it does: Runs a custom script to decrypt encrypted configuration files
• Think of it like: Unlocking secret settings files with a password

dart run :validate_config

• What it does: Runs a custom validation script to check if your app configuration is correct
• Think of it like: Making sure all your settings are valid before building

Simple Summary

1. Get dependencies → Download libraries your app needs
2. Generate code → Auto-create repetitive code
3. Analyze & test → Check code quality and functionality
4. Build → Create the actual app file (APK/iOS)
5. Deploy → Send the app to testing/distribution platforms