Overview
dogs_core is a Dart package designed for efficient object mapping and serialization, prioritizing developer experience (DX). It enables seamless conversion between Dart objects and JSON with minimal boilerplate, leveraging code generation to ensure type safety and performance. Ideal for apps requiring robust data handling across platforms, it supports all major Flutter targets including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The library simplifies working with APIs and local data models by automatically generating serialization logic.
Use cases
- API data parsing
- local state management
- cross-platform data persistence
- model transformation
- real-time data synchronization
- configuration loading
Key features
- code-generated serialization
- zero-runtime overhead
- type-safe mappings
- minimal boilerplate
- supports all Flutter platforms
- extensible annotation system
Suitable for
- developers seeking fast serialization
- projects with complex data models
- teams prioritizing DX
- multi-platform Flutter apps
- apps relying on JSON APIs
Considerations
- requires code generation step
- learning curve for annotations
- dependency on build_runner
- limited runtime customization
- not suitable for dynamic data structures