Lewis Cianci I'm a passionate mobile-first developer, and I've been making apps with Flutter since it first released. I also use ASP.NET 5 for web. Given the chance, I'll talk to you for far too long about why I love Flutter so much.

Stories by Lewis Cianci

How to parse JSON strings in Flutter

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It can be more difficult to parse JSON strings in Flutter compared to other languages. Let’s learn how to encode and decode JSON in Flutter.

Lewis Cianci
Jun 28, 2022 ⋅ 7 min read
How To Create PDFs In Flutter

How to create PDFs in Flutter

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When it comes to sharing documents, there’s no better way than using a PDF. Learn how to create and share PDFs in Flutter.

Lewis Cianci
May 6, 2022 ⋅ 10 min read

Nativizing PWAs with Window Controls Overlay

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Learn how to use the Window Controls Overlay functionality for progressive web apps to make them more native.

Lewis Cianci
Mar 3, 2022 ⋅ 8 min read
Best IDE’s For Flutter In 2022

Best IDEs for Flutter in 2022

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Compare 2022’s best IDEs for Flutter based on ease of use, extensibility, performance, and debugging ability.

Lewis Cianci
Feb 21, 2022 ⋅ 9 min read
Creating a game in Three.js

Creating a game in Three.js

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Develop games using Three.js, a 3D library that provides an easy way to load models, and allows users to play the game within their browser.

Lewis Cianci
Feb 1, 2022 ⋅ 25 min read
Introduction To Flutter BLoC 8

Introduction to Flutter BLoC 8

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Learn about the latest release of flutter_bloc 8 and the breaking changes that require users to upgrade code within existing Flutter apps.

Lewis Cianci
Dec 9, 2021 ⋅ 7 min read
Understanding Flutter Streams

Understanding Flutter streams

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Learn how to work with streams in Flutter and Dart by creating a simple application that utilizes the StreamController service.

Lewis Cianci
Nov 11, 2021 ⋅ 8 min read
Creating A Flutter Barcode Scanner

Creating a Flutter barcode scanner

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Learn how to create a barcode scanner app in Flutter to recognize a QR code and display a list of predefined options.

Lewis Cianci
Nov 10, 2021 ⋅ 5 min read
Run React Native Apps On An Android Emulator For macOS

Run React Native apps on an Android emulator for macOS

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Learn how to create an Android emulator for macOS that can run React Native applications without using Android Studio.

Lewis Cianci
Oct 8, 2021 ⋅ 7 min read
Creating A Flutter Onboarding Screen

Creating a Flutter onboarding screen

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Learn how to create a mobile app onboarding experience with Flutter to entice and engage users when configuring a new app.

Lewis Cianci
Sep 23, 2021 ⋅ 8 min read
Intro Flutter Stack Widget

Intro to the Flutter Stack widget

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Learn how to use the Flutter Stack widget to communicate depth and create fairly complex layouts in apps without a lot of work.

Lewis Cianci
Aug 26, 2021 ⋅ 5 min read
How To Make A Splash Screen In Flutter

How to make a splash screen in Flutter

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Using Flutter, learn how to make a splash page with an opening animation for your apps to create a lasting first impression.

Lewis Cianci
Jul 28, 2021 ⋅ 5 min read