Overview
ScreenLoader is a Flutter/Dart package that provides a simple mixin to manage on-screen loading states without requiring explicit state management or navigation stack manipulation. It enables developers to display and control loading indicators across screens with minimal boilerplate. The package supports customization of the loading UI, making it adaptable to various design needs. Ideal for apps needing consistent, reusable loading experiences across multiple widgets.
Use cases
- Displaying loading overlays during async operations
- Simplifying loading state management in forms
- Adding loading indicators to API calls
- Creating reusable loading components
- Enhancing UX with smooth loading transitions
- Reducing boilerplate in screen-level loading logic
Key features
- Mixin-based loading implementation
- Customizable loading UI
- No need for state management
- Works across all platforms
- Minimal setup required
- Supports asynchronous operation handling
Suitable for
- Developers seeking lightweight loading solutions
- Teams using minimal state management
- Apps with frequent async data fetching
- UI-heavy applications needing consistent loaders
- Flutter beginners exploring loading patterns
- Cross-platform apps targeting multiple devices
Considerations
- Limited to basic loading functionality
- Requires manual integration with async workflows
- Not suitable for complex loading states
- May need additional styling for custom designs
- Depends on proper widget tree structure
- Does not handle error states by default