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Date Published
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Moataz Nabil
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962
Language
English
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Summary

Flutter is an open-source framework by Google for building multi-platform applications from a single codebase, requiring macOS machines for developing, testing, and packaging iOS applications. To build, test, and package Flutter apps faster, this article uses the latest Xcode stack on an M1 machine. The process involves cloning a project, installing dependencies, preparing Android Emulator and iOS Simulator, and running various commands to build and install the app. Once ready, the application can be integrated with CI servers like Bitrise to start building a CI/CD pipeline. Bitrise provides out-of-the-box Flutter Steps for building, testing, and deploying apps, allowing easy integration with existing projects and teams. The process involves adding the project to Bitrise, scanning it, and configuring workflows to include required steps such as installing dependencies, running unit tests, integration tests, and exporting iOS and Android apps. By using M1 machines, build times are significantly reduced, saving time and credits for development teams.