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Render webpages using Flutter WebView

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Chidume Nnamdi
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Google's Flutter aims to streamline app development by allowing apps to operate across multiple platforms without the need for code modifications, utilizing plugins developed by other programmers to accommodate the unique aspects of various native operating systems. One such plugin, webview_flutter, enables the integration of a WebView widget in Flutter applications on Android and iOS, allowing developers to display web pages within their apps. The tutorial outlines the process of setting up a Flutter project, installing webview_flutter, and creating widget pages to render web pages using the WebView widget. Additionally, it provides guidance on managing the WebView through a WebViewController, which allows for actions such as loading URLs and executing JavaScript. The example culminates in a functioning app that renders web pages like "pub.dev" and "medium.com" through the WebView widget, demonstrating the practical application of webview_flutter in Flutter app development.