Overview
A Flutter package that provides a flexible widget for visualizing hierarchical tree structures, where each node can be any custom widget. It enables developers to display nested data in an interactive and customizable way across multiple platforms. The tree supports expandable and collapsible nodes, making it ideal for file explorers, organizational charts, or any data with parent-child relationships. Built by Google, it integrates seamlessly into Flutter apps and is designed for simplicity and performance.
Use cases
- File system navigation
- Organizational chart displays
- Settings hierarchy
- Dynamic content trees
- Data structure visualization
Key features
- Customizable node widgets
- Expandable/collapsible nodes
- Cross-platform support
- Simple API integration
- Supports nested data structures
Suitable for
- Developers building hierarchical UIs
- Apps requiring tree-based navigation
- Projects needing dynamic tree rendering
- Teams using Flutter for multi-platform apps
- UIs with complex nested data
Considerations
- Performance may degrade with very large trees
- Requires manual management of node state
- Limited built-in styling options
- Not optimized for real-time updates
- Best suited for moderate-sized datasets