Stay Connected: Monitoring Internet Connectivity in Flutter with flml_internet_checker

In the realm of mobile app development, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted user experience is paramount. Internet connectivity plays a pivotal role in this endeavor, and the flml_internet_checker package has emerged as a valuable tool for developers seeking to monitor and address connectivity issues with ease.

Installation and Permissions

To integrate flml_internet_checker into your Flutter project:

Add the dependency: Include the following line in your pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  flml_internet_checker: ^0.0.9

Import the package: Import the package into your Dart file:

import 'package:flml_internet_checker/flml_internet_checker.dart';

Permissions:
- Android: Add the following permission to your AndroidManifest.xml file:
- macOS: Add the following permission to your macOS .entitlements file:
```
com.apple.security.network.client
```

Usage

To utilize flml_internet_checker, simply wrap your Scaffold with the InternetChecker widget. This widget provides two essential features: a customizable placeholder to display when the device is offline and a configurable text message to indicate internet connectivity.

InternetChecker(
  placeHolder: Lottie.asset(
    "assets/no_internet.json",
    height: 250,
  ),
  internetConnectionText: "No Internet Connection",
  child: const Scaffold(
    body: Center(
      child: Text("You are Online"),
    ),
  ),
);

Example

The following code snippet demonstrates how to display a placeholder animation (represented by Lottie) when the device is offline:

InternetChecker(
  placeHolder: Lottie.asset("assets/no_internet.json"),
  internetConnectionText: "No Internet Connection",
  child: const Scaffold(
    body: Center(
      child: Text("You are Online"),
    ),
  ),
);

Credits

This package is a modified version of the original internet_connection_checker_plus package. Its purpose is to provide a simplified mechanism for monitoring internet connectivity, eliminating the need to manually incorporate connectivity-checking functions into your project.

Conclusion

By leveraging flml_internet_checker, Flutter developers can seamlessly monitor internet connectivity and gracefully handle offline scenarios. This package empowers them to enhance user experience, ensuring that their apps remain functional and responsive even in the absence of a stable internet connection.