Overview
A Flutter package that enhances image loading by automatically retrying failed network requests, ensuring reliable image display across mobile and web platforms. It extends the standard ImageProvider to handle transient network issues gracefully, improving user experience during unstable connections. The package is designed for seamless integration with existing Flutter apps and supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It simplifies handling of remote images without requiring custom retry logic.
Use cases
- Loading images from unreliable networks
- Improving UX during intermittent connectivity
- Automating retries for failed image downloads
- Supporting cross-platform image loading
- Handling temporary server outages
Key features
- Automatic retry mechanism
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Seamless integration with Image widget
- Handles transient network failures
- Extends ImageProvider interface
Suitable for
- Apps with frequent network fluctuations
- Image-heavy applications
- Web and mobile apps needing robust image loading
- Developers seeking minimal setup for image retries
- Projects targeting multiple platforms
Considerations
- May increase load time due to retries
- Requires internet access to function
- Not suitable for static or local images
- Limited customization over retry logic
- Dependent on underlying network stack performance