In today's session, we’re going to explore how to create a Flutter project in VSCode. We’ve already seen how to create a Flutter project through the command prompt or Android Studio in previous lessons. However, today we'll focus on how to do it directly within VSCode, which is an excellent choice for some developers who prefer a lightweight code editor.
The first thing to check is whether you have installed the necessary extensions, Flutter and Dart, in VSCode. If you haven't installed them yet, you can go to the Extensions section in VSCode and search for 'Flutter.' Once you find it, you can install it, and Flutter will automatically prompt you to install the Dart extension as well. This is similar to Android Studio, where installing the Flutter extension also installs Dart automatically.
Once you’ve installed both extensions, you’re ready to create a new Flutter project. To do this, press Ctrl + Command + P (or just Command + P) to open the search box, where you’ll type "Flutter new project." This will present several options related to Flutter. From here, select “Flutter: New Project.” You’ll be asked to choose the type of project you want to create—whether it's an application, module, package, plugin, or skeleton. For most purposes, you'll choose "Application."
Next, you’ll be prompted to choose a location where your project will be saved. Select the folder where you want to store it, and name the project (using lowercase letters and underscores, for example, “my_first_project”). After you enter the name, the project will be created in the specified location. The project will include a basic Flutter app by default, often a counter application where tapping a button increases the count.
Once the project is created, you can run it by pressing F5 (on macOS) or using the available options in VSCode to run it on different platforms, like Windows, Android, or Chrome, depending on your setup. This means you can run the same Flutter application on multiple platforms like Android emulators, iOS emulators, macOS, or even in a web browser.
creating a Flutter project in VSCode is simple and doesn’t require the command prompt or Android Studio, making it a great option for those who prefer VSCode. After the setup, you can begin developing your Flutter app right from VSCode, using the same project structure and files you'd find in Android Studio.
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