Overview
The executor package enables the execution of asynchronous tasks with configurable maximum concurrency and rate limiting. It provides a simple, reliable way to manage concurrent operations, ensuring that no more than a specified number of tasks run simultaneously and that they are executed at a controlled rate. Ideal for managing API calls, file processing, or any scenario requiring controlled parallelism, it helps prevent resource exhaustion and improves performance stability. The package is lightweight and compatible across all major platforms supported by Flutter.
Use cases
- Managing concurrent API requests
- Limiting execution rate for external services
- Processing large data sets in batches
- Avoiding overload in network-heavy apps
- Scheduling background tasks with control
- Optimizing resource usage in I/O operations
Key features
- Configurable maximum concurrency
- Rate limiting support
- Simple async task management
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Lightweight and efficient
- Built-in error handling
Suitable for
- Developers needing fine-grained control over async execution
- Apps with high-volume or sensitive I/O operations
- Teams implementing robust background processing
- Projects requiring predictable performance under load
- Flutter apps targeting multiple platforms
Considerations
- Requires understanding of async programming
- May need tuning for optimal concurrency settings
- Not suitable for single-shot, non-repeating tasks
- Best used with clear task isolation
- Performance depends on configuration choices