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textfield_state

A helper class for maintaining a TextEditingController and/or a FocusNode for a State and its Widgets.

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Latest version
0.3.0
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Overview

A Flutter package that simplifies managing TextEditingController and FocusNode within stateful widgets. It provides a clean, reusable helper class to handle text input state, focus management, and lifecycle events without boilerplate code. Ideal for forms requiring consistent text field behavior across multiple inputs. The package integrates seamlessly with Flutter's widget tree and supports all major platforms. It reduces repetitive setup and improves maintainability in form-heavy applications.

Use cases
  • Managing form input fields
  • Handling focus transitions between text fields
  • Simplifying state management for text inputs
  • Reusing input logic across multiple widgets
  • Building dynamic forms with consistent behavior
Key features
  • Automatic controller and focus node management
  • Built-in lifecycle handling
  • Minimal boilerplate
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Easy integration with existing forms
  • Supports both single and multiple text fields
Suitable for
  • Developers building complex forms
  • Teams seeking consistent input handling
  • Apps with frequent text input interactions
  • Projects aiming to reduce state management complexity
  • Flutter beginners learning form patterns
Considerations
  • Requires understanding of StatefulWidget
  • Limited to text input use cases
  • Not suitable for non-form UI components
  • May add slight overhead for simple inputs
  • Depends on proper disposal of controllers and nodes
Supported platformsAndroidiOSWebmacOSWindowsLinux

Install package

flutter pub add textfield_state

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