Getting Started with Flutter: A Guide to Setting Up and Installing Flutter on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Flutter is a popular UI framework developed by Google that allows developers to create cross-platform applications with a single codebase. This article provides a clear overview of Flutter, its key components, and a step-by-step guide to setting up and installing Flutter on various operating systems.

What is Flutter?

Flutter is not a programming language but a UI framework and a collection of tools that enable you to build cross-platform applications. Built on top of the Dart programming language, Flutter allows you to create applications that work on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the Web. Here’s a closer look at what makes Flutter unique:

Cross-Platform UI Framework

Flutter provides a framework with reusable UI elements that help create a seamless experience across multiple platforms.

Single Codebase

You write code once in Flutter, and with the help of Flutter’s tools, it can be compiled to run on a variety of target platforms.