Sharing content in Flutter apps using Share Plus
Blog post from LogRocket
In a comprehensive guide, the article details how to implement content sharing in Flutter applications using the Share Plus plugin. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up a sample application that fetches data from the FishWatch API, displaying various fish species and enabling the sharing of specific details like images, names, and protein content with other mobile applications. The process involves setting up the necessary dependencies and services, such as ApiService for handling HTTP requests and ShareService for managing the share functionality, and emphasizes the use of the permission_handler package for accessing phone storage. The article concludes by demonstrating how to integrate the share functionality into the app's user interface, allowing users to share content seamlessly. It invites developers to expand upon the sample application and customize it further, offering a practical resource for enhancing user experience in Flutter apps.