Understanding Flutter’s Timer class and Timer.periodic

The article provides a comprehensive guide on using the Timer class in Flutter applications, highlighting its utility for executing tasks after a specified duration, such as displaying splash screens or creating animations. The Timer class, part of the Dart async library, supports both simple and periodic timers, with the latter staying active until manually canceled. It explains the implementation of timers, including how to create, cancel, and check the status of active timers. Additionally, the piece discusses the RestartableTimer, which allows for restarting non-periodic timers, and presents code examples demonstrating practical applications like auto-incrementing counters and navigation between screens. The article also touches on the limitations of the Timer class, suggesting the Stopwatch class for functionalities like pausing and resuming timers, and concludes by encouraging the use of LogRocket for error tracking in Flutter projects.