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Flutter Next - Js Integration

This document provides a guide on integrating Flutter with a Next.js backend, detailing the setup of Next.js API routes and connecting Flutter using the http package for REST APIs. It also covers optional real-time communication using WebSockets and includes deployment recommendations for the Next.js backend. The conclusion emphasizes the use of API routes and WebSockets for data transfer and suggests deployment options like Vercel.

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Flutter Next - Js Integration

This document provides a guide on integrating Flutter with a Next.js backend, detailing the setup of Next.js API routes and connecting Flutter using the http package for REST APIs. It also covers optional real-time communication using WebSockets and includes deployment recommendations for the Next.js backend. The conclusion emphasizes the use of API routes and WebSockets for data transfer and suggests deployment options like Vercel.

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Table of Contents
1. Set Up Your Next.js Backend
Option 1: Use Next.js API Routes (Serverless)

2. Connect Flutter to the Next.js API


Option 1: Using http package (Simple REST API)

3. Use Next.js as a WebSocket Backend (Optional)


Next.js WebSocket Server

Flutter WebSocket Client

4. Deploy Next.js Backend


Conclusion

how to use flutter with next js backend

To use Flutter with a Next.js backend, follow these steps:

1. Set Up Your Next.js Backend


Since Next.js is primarily a frontend framework, you need to create API routes to handle backend
logic. You can use either API Routes (built-in) or a separate Next.js server with a backend like Firebase,
Supabase, or a custom Node.js backend.

Option 1: Use Next.js API Routes (Serverless)


1. Inside your Next.js project, create an API route:

bash

mkdir -p pages/api
touch pages/api/hello.js

2. Add a simple API endpoint in pages/api/hello.js :

javascript
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export default function handler(req, res) {


res.status(200).json({ message: "Hello from Next.js API" });
}

3. Start your Next.js server:

bash

npm run dev

This will expose your API at http://localhost:3000/api/hello .

2. Connect Flutter to the Next.js API


Option 1: Using http package (Simple REST API)
1. Add http dependency in pubspec.yaml :

yaml

dependencies:
flutter:
sdk: flutter
http: ^0.13.5

2. Fetch data from the Next.js backend:

dart

import 'dart:convert';
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:http/http.dart' as http;

void main() {
runApp(MyApp());
}

class MyApp extends StatelessWidget {


Future<String> fetchMessage() async {
final response = await http.get(Uri.parse('http://localhost:3000/api/hello'));
if (response.statusCode == 200) {
return jsonDecode(response.body)['message'];
} else {
throw Exception('Failed to load data');
}
}

@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return MaterialApp(
home: Scaffold(
appBar: AppBar(title: Text('Flutter & Next.js')),
body: Center(
child: FutureBuilder<String>(
future: fetchMessage(),
builder: (context, snapshot) {
if (snapshot.connectionState == ConnectionState.waiting) {
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return CircularProgressIndicator();
} else if (snapshot.hasError) {
return Text('Error: ${snapshot.error}');
} else {
return Text(snapshot.data ?? 'No data');
}
},
),
),
),
);
}
}

3. Run the Flutter app:

bash

flutter run

3. Use Next.js as a WebSocket Backend (Optional)


If you needreal-time communication, consider using Next.js with WebSockets ( socket.io ).
Next.js WebSocket Server
1. Install dependencies:

bash

npm install socket.io

2. Create a WebSocket server in pages/api/socket.js :

javascript

import { Server } from "socket.io";

export default function handler(req, res) {


if (!res.socket.server.io) {
const io = new Server(res.socket.server);
res.socket.server.io = io;

io.on("connection", (socket) => {


console.log("Client connected");

socket.on("message", (msg) => {


io.emit("message", msg);
});
});
}
res.end();
}

Flutter WebSocket Client


1. Add web_socket_channel to pubspec.yaml :
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yaml

dependencies:
web_socket_channel: ^2.2.0

2. Connect Flutter to the WebSocket:

dart

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:web_socket_channel/web_socket_channel.dart';

class WebSocketExample extends StatefulWidget {


@override
_WebSocketExampleState createState() => _WebSocketExampleState();
}

class _WebSocketExampleState extends State<WebSocketExample> {


final _channel = WebSocketChannel.connect(Uri.parse('ws://localhost:3000/api/socket'));

@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return Scaffold(
appBar: AppBar(title: Text('WebSocket Example')),
body: StreamBuilder(
stream: _channel.stream,
builder: (context, snapshot) {
return Center(
child: Text(snapshot.hasData ? '${snapshot.data}' : 'Waiting for data...'),
);
},
),
);
}

@override
void dispose() {
_channel.sink.close();
super.dispose();
}
}

3. Run both Next.js and Flutter, and they will communicate in real time.

4. Deploy Next.js Backend


Use Vercel (Recommended for API Routes)
Use Firebase, Supabase, or DigitalOcean for a custom backend

Use Express.js with Next.js if you need full control

Once deployed, update Flutter's API URLs to match your production backend.
Conclusion
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Use Next.js API Routes for serverless REST APIs.


Use WebSockets for real-time data transfer.
Deploy Next.js on Vercel or another cloud provider.
Consume APIs in Flutter using the http package or WebSockets.
Would you like to integrate authentication (Google, Firebase, JWT)? 🚀

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