Overview
Brick Offline First with REST is a Flutter package that implements an offline-first data fetching strategy by prioritizing local data sources before falling back to REST APIs. It enables seamless user experiences by caching responses locally and synchronizing with remote endpoints when connectivity is available. Designed for developers seeking robust state management and reliable data persistence, it integrates cleanly with the Brick framework. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform applications requiring resilient data handling.
Use cases
- Offline data access in mobile apps
- Caching API responses for faster load times
- Synchronizing data between local storage and REST APIs
- Building resilient applications with intermittent connectivity
- Supporting real-time updates with delayed sync
Key features
- Prioritizes local data providers
- Automatically falls back to REST APIs
- Built-in support for caching
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Seamless integration with Brick framework
Suitable for
- Developers using the Brick framework
- Apps requiring offline functionality
- Projects with REST-based backend services
- Teams building cross-platform applications
- Applications needing reliable data synchronization
Considerations
- Requires familiarity with the Brick framework
- Additional setup for local storage configuration
- May require custom logic for conflict resolution
- Dependent on proper REST API response handling
- Limited documentation beyond core features