Overview
FutureProgressDialog is a lightweight Flutter package that displays a progress dialog automatically when an async task begins and dismisses it once the task completes. It integrates seamlessly with Future-based operations, eliminating the need for manual dialog management. Ideal for showing loading states during network requests or long-running computations, it enhances user experience by providing visual feedback without additional boilerplate code.
Use cases
- Showing loading state during API calls
- Displaying progress for file uploads/downloads
- Enhancing UX in background processing tasks
- Simplifying async operation handling
- Automatically managing dialog lifecycle
Key features
- Auto-show on Future execution
- Auto-dismiss when Future completes
- Minimal setup required
- Customizable progress message
- Supports all major platforms
Suitable for
- Developers seeking simple async progress handling
- Apps with frequent network or I/O operations
- Projects requiring clean, reusable loading dialogs
- Teams prioritizing developer productivity
Considerations
- Limited customization options
- Does not support cancellation of ongoing tasks
- No built-in retry mechanism
- Best suited for single, straightforward async operations