Starting 2024 Strong With Flutter and Dart
Article Summary
Brandon Badger joins Flutter as Product Director and immediately drops two major releases: Flutter 3.19, Dart 3.3, and a new Google AI Dart SDK that brings Gemini directly into your mobile apps.
Google's Flutter team kicks off 2024 with quarterly SDK updates focused on performance refinements and a significant AI integration push. The releases include the new google_generative_ai package, enabling developers to build Gemini-powered features across all Flutter platforms. Brandon Badger, the new Product Director, outlines the team's vision for combining Flutter's cross-platform capabilities with generative AI.
Key Takeaways
- New Google AI Dart SDK enables Gemini integration in Flutter apps
- Flutter 3.19 brings Impeller graphics improvements and iOS native fonts
- Dart 3.3 introduces extension types and enhanced JavaScript interop
- WebAssembly support progresses toward production readiness
- Global Gamers Challenge attracts 2,700+ developers building sustainable games
Flutter and Dart are positioning themselves as the go-to framework for building AI-powered, cross-platform apps in the Gemini era while maintaining focus on core performance and developer experience improvements.
