Overview
df_http is a Flutter networking utility that enhances the official http client with built-in retry mechanisms, automatic token refresh, and streamlined request/response processing. Designed to simplify API integration, it reduces boilerplate code by handling common challenges like network failures and authentication expiry. The package supports Android, iOS, and macOS, making it ideal for cross-platform apps requiring robust and reliable HTTP communication.
Use cases
- API integration in mobile apps
- handling transient network errors
- automated token refresh
- request/response transformation
- cross-platform HTTP clients
- reducing boilerplate in API calls
Key features
- Built-in retry logic
- Automatic token refresh
- Request/response interceptors
- Cross-platform support
- Simple configuration
- Extends dart:io HttpClient
Suitable for
- Developers building apps with REST APIs
- Teams needing reliable network resilience
- Projects requiring OAuth or JWT handling
- Apps with frequent API interactions
- Those seeking minimal setup for HTTP operations
Considerations
- Requires understanding of HTTP interceptors
- May need custom error handling for edge cases
- Depends on underlying http package
- Not suitable for non-HTTP protocols
- Limited to HTTP-based services
- Additional dependency overhead