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bloc_test

A testing library which makes it easy to test blocs. Built to be used with the bloc state management package.

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A testing library designed to simplify the testing of Blocs in Flutter applications. It integrates seamlessly with the bloc state management package, providing utilities to easily test state transitions, events, and business logic. The library supports both unit and widget tests, ensuring reliable and maintainable code. With clear syntax and comprehensive assertions, it helps developers verify that their Blocs behave as expected under various conditions.

Use cases

  • Testing state changes in Blocs
  • Verifying event handling logic
  • Validating initial and final states
  • Unit testing business logic
  • Widget testing with Bloc dependencies
  • Ensuring consistent state transitions

Key features

  • Easy-to-use testing utilities
  • Support for unit and widget tests
  • Built-in assertions for state and events
  • Seamless integration with the bloc package
  • Clear error messages for failed tests
  • Compatibility with all major platforms

Suitable for

  • Flutter developers using the bloc pattern
  • Teams prioritizing test-driven development
  • Projects requiring robust state management testing
  • Developers writing unit and widget tests for Blocs
  • Applications with complex state logic

Considerations

  • Requires the bloc package to be installed
  • Limited to testing Blocs, not other state management solutions
  • May require additional setup for complex scenarios
  • Best used with a well-structured Bloc architecture
  • Not suitable for testing non-Bloc state management approaches

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Bloc

build codecov Star on Github style: bloc lint Flutter Website Awesome Flutter Flutter Samples License: MIT Discord Bloc Library


A predictable state management library that helps implement the BLoC design pattern.

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bloc_concurrency pub package
bloc_lint pub package
bloc_test pub package
bloc_tools pub package
flutter_bloc pub package
hydrated_bloc pub package
replay_bloc pub package

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Overview

Bloc Architecture

The goal of this library is to make it easy to separate presentation from business logic, facilitating testability and reusability.

Documentation

Migration

Examples

Dart
  • Counter - an example of how to create a CounterBloc (pure dart).
Flutter
  • Counter - an example of how to create a CounterBloc to implement the classic Flutter Counter app.
  • Form Validation - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to implement form validation.
  • Bloc with Stream - an example of how to hook up a bloc to a Stream and update the UI in response to data from the Stream.
  • Complex List - an example of how to manage a list of items and asynchronously delete items one at a time using bloc and flutter_bloc.
  • Infinite List - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to implement an infinite scrolling list.
  • Login Flow - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to implement a Login Flow.
  • Firebase Login - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to implement login via Firebase.
  • Github Search - an example of how to create a Github Search Application using the bloc and flutter_bloc packages.
  • Weather - an example of how to create a Weather Application using the bloc and flutter_bloc packages. The app uses a RefreshIndicator to implement "pull-to-refresh" as well as dynamic theming.
  • Todos - an example of how to create a Todos Application using the bloc and flutter_bloc packages.
  • Timer - an example of how to create a Timer using the bloc and flutter_bloc packages.
  • Shopping Cart - an example of how to create a Shopping Cart Application using the bloc and flutter_bloc packages based on flutter samples.
  • Dynamic Form - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to implement a dynamic form which pulls data from a repository.
  • Wizard - an example of how to build a multi-step wizard using the bloc and flutter_bloc packages.
  • Bloc Concurrency Visualizer - an example of visualizing the various bloc_concurrency transformers.
  • Fluttersaurus - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to create a thesaurus app -- made for Bytconf Flutter 2020.
  • I/O Photo Booth - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to create a virtual photo booth web app -- made for Google I/O 2021.
  • I/O Pinball - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to create a pinball web app -- made for Google I/O 2022.
  • I/O Holobooth - an example of how to use the bloc and flutter_bloc packages to create a virtual photobooth experience -- made for Flutter Forward.
  • I/O Flip - an example of how to use the bloc, flutter_bloc, and flame_bloc packages to create a card game -- made for Google I/O 2023.
Web
  • Counter - an example of how to use a CounterBloc in an AngularDart app.
  • Github Search - an example of how to create a Github Search Application using the bloc and angular_bloc packages.
Flutter + Web
  • Github Search - an example of how to create a Github Search Application and share code between Flutter and AngularDart.

Articles

Books

  • Flutter Complete Reference - A book about the Dart programming language (version 2.10, with null safety support) and the Flutter framework (version 1.20). It covers the bloc package (version 6.0.3) in all flavors: bloc, flutter_bloc hydrated_bloc, replay_bloc, bloc_test and cubit.

Extensions

  • IntelliJ - extends IntelliJ/Android Studio with support for the Bloc library and provides tools for effectively creating Blocs for both Flutter and AngularDart apps.
  • VSCode - extends VSCode with support for the Bloc library and provides tools for effectively creating Blocs for both Flutter and AngularDart apps.

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