Overview
The http_profile package is a Dart library designed for HTTP client authors to integrate their clients with the DevTools Network View. It enables detailed network request tracking and visualization within the Flutter DevTools, providing insights into request timing, headers, and response data. This integration helps developers debug and optimize network performance by offering a unified view of HTTP activity across platforms. The package is part of the broader Dart HTTP ecosystem and supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Use cases
- Debugging HTTP request performance
- Visualizing network activity in DevTools
- Integrating custom HTTP clients with DevTools
- Monitoring request/response timing
- Enhancing developer tooling for network operations
Key features
- Seamless DevTools Network View integration
- Supports cross-platform HTTP profiling
- Provides request metadata collection
- Designed for HTTP client authors
- Lightweight and focused on profiling
Suitable for
- HTTP client library maintainers
- Flutter developers using DevTools
- Performance debugging teams
- Network-intensive app developers
- Tooling contributors
Considerations
- Requires DevTools for full functionality
- Not intended for end-user applications
- Limited to profiling use cases
- Depends on Dart SDK compatibility
- Must be used during development only