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App Plugin Development Introduction

Build native mobile plugins for Talawa using Flutter and Dart.

What You'll Build​

App plugins extend Talawa's Flutter mobile application with new screens, widgets, and functionality.

Plugin Capabilities​

  • Custom Screens: Full-page views with native navigation
  • Widget Extensions: Inject widgets into existing screens
  • Menu Items: Add items to navigation drawer and app menus
  • Data Integration: Access local database and remote API
  • Native Features: Camera, location, notifications, storage
  • Custom Themes: Match app's Material Design theme

Prerequisites​

Required Knowledge​

  • Dart Programming: Advanced understanding
  • Flutter Framework: Widgets, state management, navigation
  • Mobile Development: iOS/Android platform basics
  • GraphQL: Queries and mutations with graphql_flutter
  • State Management: Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc patterns