Deconstructing Flutter vol. 1: Inherited Widgets

This edition dives into Flutter’s InheritedWidget, from the basics to advanced optimizations. Whether you're just getting started or exploring performance improvements with InheritedModel, these resources will help you better understand state propagation in Flutter.

Good Start:

• Flutter’s InheritedWidgets: Getting Started:

  This tutorial introduces Flutter's InheritedWidget, demonstrating how to manage state and pass data down the widget tree effectively.

Deeper Understanding:

• Inherited Widgets In-depth:

  An in-depth exploration of InheritedWidget, detailing its mechanics and practical applications in Flutter apps.

• Understanding InheritedModels on an example of a MediaQuery:

  This article explains InheritedModel using MediaQuery as an example, highlighting how to optimize widget rebuilds by depending on specific aspects.

Documentation:

• InheritedWidget Class Documentation:

  The official Flutter documentation for InheritedWidget, detailing its properties, methods, and usage guidelines.

Related:

• DCM Rule: prefer-dedicated-media-query-methods:

  An explanation of the DCM lint rule advising the use of dedicated MediaQuery methods to enhance performance by reducing unnecessary rebuilds.

• Provider vs. InheritedWidget:

  A Stack Overflow discussion comparing Provider and InheritedWidget, offering insights into their differences and use cases in state management.