Hobbies – Social Template Flutter UI Kits with GetX | Hive | Dual Themes

Introduction

Are you tired of building the same old social media app over and over again? Look no further! The Hobbies - Social Template Flutter UI Kit is here to save the day. This comprehensive Flutter UI kit provides you with a fully functional social media app template, complete with dual themes, GetX state management, and Hive storage. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of setting up and customizing the template to fit your needs.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Flutter (stable channel)
• Android Studio or your preferred IDE
• A basic understanding of Flutter and Dart programming language

Step 1: Setting up the Project

To start, create a new Flutter project in Android Studio or your preferred IDE. Name your project "HobbiesSocial" (or any name you prefer). Once the project is created, open the pubspec.yaml file and add the following dependencies:

dependencies:
  flutter:
    sdk: flutter
  get: ^4.3.8
  hive: ^2.1.0
  hive_flutter: ^1.0.0

Then, run the following command in your terminal to get the dependencies:

flutter pub get

Step 2: Installing the Template

Next, you'll need to install the Hobbies - Social Template Flutter UI Kit. Open the terminal and run the following command:

flutter pub add hobbies_social_template

Once the installation is complete, you'll see a hobbies_social_template folder in your project directory.

Step 3: Setting up the Themes

The Hobbies - Social Template Flutter UI Kit comes with two themes: Light and Dark. To switch between themes, create a new file called theme.dart in your project directory and add the following code:

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:hobbies_social_template/themes/light_theme.dart';
import 'package:hobbies_social_template/themes/dark_theme.dart';

class ThemeController with ChangeNotifier {
  bool _isLightTheme = true;

  bool get isLightTheme => _isLightTheme;

  void switchTheme() {
    _isLightTheme =!_isLightTheme;
    notifyListeners();
  }
}

This code defines a ThemeController class that switches between light and dark themes using the notifyListeners() method.

Step 4: Setting up the State Management

To manage the state of your app, you'll need to create a new file called main.dart in your project directory and add the following code:

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:get/get.dart';
import 'package:hobbies_social_template/themes/theme_controller.dart';
import 'package:hive/hive.dart';
import 'package:hive_flutter/hive_flutter.dart';

void main() async {
  await Hive.initFlutter();
  Hive.registerAdapter(HiveTypeAdapter());
  Hive.registerAdapter(HiveDateTimeAdapter());
  Hive.registerAdapter(HiveStringAdapter());
  Hive.registerAdapter(HiveIntAdapter());
  Hive.registerAdapter(HiveDoubleAdapter());
  Hive.registerAdapter(HiveBoolAdapter());

  runApp(
    GetMaterialApp(
      title: 'Hobbies Social',
      home: MyApp(),
    ),
  );
}

class MyApp extends StatelessWidget {
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return GetBuilder<ThemeController>(
      builder: (_) => ThemeSwitcher(
        lightTheme: lightTheme,
        darkTheme: darkTheme,
        child: HomeScreen(),
      ),
    );
  }
}

This code sets up the main app and initializes Hive for storage. It also sets up the theme switching mechanism using the GetBuilder widget from GetX.

Step 5: Customizing the App

Now that the basic setup is complete, it's time to customize the app to fit your needs. You can start by modifying the theme colors, fonts, and other UI elements. You can also add your own features and functionality to the app.

Step 6: Running the App

To run the app, simply open the main.dart file and click the "Run" button in Android Studio or your preferred IDE. The app should now launch on your emulator or physical device.

Conclusion

That's it! With these steps, you've successfully set up and customized the Hobbies - Social Template Flutter UI Kit. This comprehensive template provides you with a fully functional social media app, complete with dual themes, GetX state management, and Hive storage. With a little creativity and customization, you can turn this template into a unique and engaging app that meets your needs. Happy coding!