Introduction to FlutterFlow for Graduation Projects
Session 1: Overview & Inspiration - FlutterFlow & Graduation Projects
Objectives:
- Understand the scope of graduation projects and the challenge of app development.
- Learn what FlutterFlow is, and how it helps accelerate app creation.
- Showcase real-world graduation projects built with FlutterFlow.
Content:
Graduation Project Needs:
- Typical expectations from final-year projects.
- Common challenges: design, development time, complexity, collaboration.
What is FlutterFlow?
- A visual development platform based on Flutter.
- Drag-and-drop UI builder, Firebase integration, custom code support.
- Generate clean, exportable Flutter code.
Success Stories & Demos:
- Examples of apps built for graduation projects.
- Case study walkthrough (e.g., social app, medical app, delivery app).
- Discuss how students used FlutterFlow to finish projects faster.
Wrap-Up Exercise:
- Ideation activity: brainstorm a project idea to be built during the course.
Session 2: FlutterFlow Fundamentals - Building Your First App
Objectives:
- Get hands-on with the FlutterFlow interface.
- Build and preview a simple mobile app.
- Understand navigation, components, and state.
Content:
Interface Tour:
- Project dashboard
- Widget tree, canvas, properties panel
UI Building Blocks:
- Add and configure widgets (Text, Button, Image)
- Understand the widget tree and layout
Navigation:
- Create multiple pages and link them
- Bottom navigation bar and route settings
Live Preview & Testing:
- Run app in the browser
- Use hot reload and emulator previews
Mini Project:
- Build a 3-page app: Welcome - Sign In - Profile
Session 3: Data, Logic, and Firebase Integration
Objectives:
- Understand backend basics in FlutterFlow.
- Integrate Firebase for authentication and data storage.
- Add logic using actions and conditions.
Content:
Firebase Setup:
- Connect FlutterFlow to Firebase (Firestore, Auth)
- Set up collections and roles
User Authentication:
- Create login and sign-up flows
- Use Auth variables (e.g., currentUser, userID)
Firestore Database:
- Read/write data to Firestore
- Bind widgets to dynamic data
Actions & Conditions:
- Use action flows (e.g., login success - navigate)
- Use visibility conditions, state management
Practice Task:
- Create a login-protected app with user profiles stored in Firestore
Session 4: Polishing, Deploying & Showcasing Graduation Apps
Objectives:
- Learn how to style and polish the UI.
- Export and deploy apps to stores or web.
- Present final projects in a professional way.
Content:
Styling Your App:
- Use global themes and custom fonts
- Responsive design for mobile/tablet
Custom Functions & Code Injection (intro only):
- Add custom Dart functions
- Understand when to extend with code
Deployment:
- Export Flutter code
- Publish to Google Play / App Store / Web
Demo Day Prep:
- How to document your project
- Pitching your app in graduation defense
Final Project Submission:
- Present your app and source code
- Peer reviews and feedback
Bonus Materials
- PDF Guide: -Getting Started with FlutterFlow-
- Templates: Basic app structures to reuse
- Checklist: Graduation app requirements
