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Why GoRouter Sucks For Flutter App Design

Yeah, I like it when package authors attempt to tell me what design workflow not to use.

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Fred Grott
Feb 10, 2024
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We have so many libraries outside the Flutter SDK that we have to pay attention to whether the package authors take care in their dependency and implementation choices on whether it plays well with our app design workflow. As when it does not, we waste time with the wrong damn library when we could be using a better one who has package authors that make wiser implementation and dependency choices.

I am going to explain the DevicePreview and Goldens app design workflows, then show why GoRouter does not fit into them and what to use instead.

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