Flutter for Desktop: Build Cross-Platform Applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux

 Understand Flutter’s architecture and its expansion to desktop platforms.

Install toolchains for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Enable desktop support.

Scaffold and run a basic Flutter app on desktop.

Use LayoutBuilder, MediaQuery, and custom breakpoints.

Menus, sidebars, resizable layouts, mouse interactions.

Handle look and feel for different OS environments.

Open, read, and write local files using dart:io.

Communicate with native C++, Objective-C, or Swift code.

 Integrate native-like experience and OS features.

Use AlertDialog, file pickers, and custom modals.

Keyboard shortcuts, focus control, and hover effects.

Ensure screen reader and keyboard navigation support.

Use Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc for scalable state management.

Save user settings and app state.

Use sqflite or drift for local relational data handling.

Use http, dio, and handle JSON parsing.

Build offline-first apps that sync with a backend

Integrate file transfer with progress indicators.

Use flutter build and platform-specific scripts.

Create .exe, .dmg, .deb files with installation support.

Explore tools like Sparkle (macOS), Squirrel.Windows, or custom solutions.

Use DevTools, breakpoints, logging.

Customize themes using ThemeData, system theme detection.

Reduce rebuilds, optimize layout structure, GPU profiling.