Overview
The sorted package provides a simple and powerful extension method for sorting lists of complex objects in Dart. It enhances the built-in List class with intuitive syntax to sort by one or multiple fields, supporting both ascending and descending order. Ideal for developers working with structured data like user lists, product catalogs, or API responses, it reduces boilerplate code and improves readability. The package is lightweight, platform-agnostic, and integrates seamlessly into Flutter and Dart projects across Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Use cases
- Sorting user data by name or age
- Ordering product lists by price or rating
- Organizing API response arrays
- Handling dynamic list sorting in UIs
- Simplifying complex object sorting logic
Key features
- Easy-to-use extension method
- Supports multi-field sorting
- Handles ascending and descending order
- Minimal boilerplate
- Works with any object type
- Cross-platform compatibility
Suitable for
- Developers seeking clean sorting syntax
- Projects with frequent list sorting
- Flutter apps with dynamic data display
- Teams prioritizing code readability
- Dart developers avoiding manual comparator logic
Considerations
- Requires Dart 2.12+
- No runtime type safety for field names
- Limited to basic sorting patterns
- Not suitable for highly complex sorting rules
- Does not support custom comparison functions beyond basic fields