Overview
A Flutter/Dart package that enables invoking the native C compiler installed on the host machine. It provides a bridge between Dart and system-level C toolchains, allowing developers to compile C code directly from Dart applications. This is particularly useful for performance-critical tasks or integrating existing C libraries into Flutter projects. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring cross-platform compatibility. It is part of the Dart Native ecosystem, designed for low-level system integration.
Use cases
- Compiling C code at runtime
- Integrating legacy C libraries
- Performance-critical computations
- Cross-platform native builds
- System-level development
Key features
- Direct access to native C compiler
- Cross-platform support
- Seamless integration with Dart
- Supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux
- Part of the Dart Native ecosystem
Suitable for
- Developers working with C libraries
- Projects requiring high-performance native code
- Cross-platform native tooling
- Advanced Flutter integrations
- System-level application development
Considerations
- Requires a C compiler installed on the host
- Platform-specific compilation behavior
- Limited to systems with native toolchains
- May require additional setup for CI/CD
- Not suitable for simple app logic