The Button Widget in Flutter is one of the most commonly used widgets in mobile app development. It is used to trigger actions when a user taps on it. Buttons can be customized by changing their style, shape, size and color. In this tutorial, we will discuss the various types of Button Widgets in Flutter and how to customize them.
The basic Button Widget in Flutter is called RaisedButton. It is a Material Design button and is raised above the surface of the screen. It can be easily created by using the RaisedButton() constructor.
RaisedButton(
onPressed: () {},
child: Text('Click Me'),
)}
The onPressed property defines what happens when the button is pressed, in this case, it does nothing. The child property defines the text that appears on the button.
The FlatButton Widget is a Material Design button that can be customized in many ways. It is a flat button that does not have a shadow and it can be easily created using the FlatButton() constructor.
FlatButton(
onPressed: () {},
child: Text('Click Me'),
)}
The onPressed and child properties work the same way as in the RaisedButton Widget.
The IconButton Widget is a Material Design button that displays an icon on it. It is commonly used when there is an icon that represents an action. It can be easily created using the IconButton() constructor.
IconButton(
onPressed: () {},
icon: Icon(Icons.add),
)}
The onPressed property defines what happens when the button is pressed, in this case, it does nothing. The icon property defines the icon that appears on the button.
The FloatingActionButton Widget is a Material Design button that is circular and floats above the content. It is used to represent the primary action of the application and can be easily created using the FloatingActionButton() constructor.
FloatingActionButton(
onPressed: () {},
child: Icon(Icons.add),
)}
The onPressed property defines what happens when the button is pressed, in this case, it does nothing. The child property defines the icon that appears on the button.
The Button Widget in Flutter is an essential part of creating interactive user interfaces. It can be customized in many ways and can be used to trigger various actions in an application. By understanding the various Button Widget types and their properties, developers can create user interfaces that are both visually appealing and functional.