Overview
A Flutter package providing input widgets that automatically persist user-entered values to a data store, ensuring data is saved and restored across app sessions. Designed for forms, it reduces boilerplate by handling storage logic internally. The widgets seamlessly integrate with existing form workflows, supporting common input types like text fields and checkboxes. Built by Google, it emphasizes reliability and developer simplicity. Ideal for apps requiring persistent form state without manual save/load logic.
Use cases
- Persistent form inputs
- User preference saving
- Offline data entry
- Auto-recovery after app restart
- Reducing form submission errors
- Simplifying state management in forms
Key features
- Automatic data persistence
- Built-in storage integration
- Seamless form state recovery
- Minimal boilerplate code
- Supports multiple input types
- Easy integration with existing forms
Suitable for
- Developers building forms with persistent state
- Apps needing offline data retention
- Teams prioritizing developer productivity
- Projects using minimal state management
- Flutter apps with user preferences
- Prototypes requiring quick data persistence
Considerations
- Requires a compatible data store
- Limited customization of storage behavior
- Depends on Google's implementation
- May not suit complex data models
- No built-in encryption
- Platform-agnostic storage not guaranteed