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Using SharedPreferences in Flutter to store data locally

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Chidume Nnamdi
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SharedPreferences in Flutter is a versatile tool for persisting data such as login credentials, tokens, and preferences, allowing data to be retained even after an app is closed and reopened. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using SharedPreferences in Flutter applications, explaining the process from setting up a Flutter project to implementing persistent data storage using the shared_preferences plugin. The tutorial walks through the installation of necessary tools like the Flutter SDK and Android Studio, and details how to scaffold a new Flutter project. It demonstrates practical methods for adding, retrieving, editing, and deleting key-value pair data using SharedPreferences, and emphasizes its utility through examples such as maintaining a counter state across app sessions and implementing a splash screen that appears only on the first launch. The tutorial illustrates the integration of SharedPreferences into a Flutter app's lifecycle, ensuring data consistency and enhancing user experience.