Melvyn Malherbe

Since I started learning TypeScript last year, I honestly can't imagine building projects without it now. Especially when working with Next.js, having types makes everything feel way more solid! TypeScript > JavaScript 👀 If you’re thinking about diving in, Scrimba’s 'Learn TypeScript' course is a good start: https://lnkd.in/g836jk-n #TypeScript #NextJS #FrontendDev #WomenInTech

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What's cool about tools like NextJS / TanStack Start and Supabase is that it literally gives front-end developers superpowers. It's the easiest way to add authentication, a database and serverless logic to your application, while still having the full capability of React to build an interactive front end. I'm not sold on every single idea in NextJS, but there's no denying that it's still a solid tool to build performant full-stack applications, with everything written in JavaScript / TypeScript 🔥

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🚨 If you’re still using SVGs in Flutter — you’re behind. Apple doesn’t use SVGs for their icons — and neither should you. They use font icons across iOS and macOS. If you open Apple’s official Figma design files, you’ll see even the lock screen icons (flashlight & camera 👇) are part of a font set, not SVG assets. Now here’s where Flutter devs miss out: Most of us import every SVG one by one with flutter_svg, thinking it’s the “modern” way but it’s actually slowing down your app. SVGs: ❌ Decode vectors at runtime (extra work every frame) ❌ Add dozens of assets to your bundle ❌ Don’t scale or theme consistently across densities Font icons, on the other hand: ✅ Load once (single .ttf) ✅ Scale like text — perfectly on all screens ✅ Support colors, animations, and theming ✅ Cut down bundle size dramatically Here’s how to do it: 1️⃣ Go to fluttericon.com 2️⃣ Upload your SVGs 3️⃣ Pick what you need 4️⃣ Download your custom .ttf and .dart file 5️⃣ Use them like: Icon(MyIcons.camera) Boom — now your icons behave like Apple’s: fast, consistent, and pixel-perfect. 💬 Curious — are you still using SVGs or have you switched to icon fonts in Flutter? Drop your setup below 👇 #Flutter #FlutterDev #MobileDevelopment #FlutterTips #UIUX #AppPerformance #DesignSystem #CleanArchitecture

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🔥 Hot take: If you're using a state management package in Flutter for EVERYTHING — you might be overengineering your app. 😅 Yes, even Riverpod fans. Come closer. 📱 Flutter gives you built-in tools like setState, InheritedWidget, and ValueNotifier — and guess what? They work. And sometimes, they’re all you need. ⚖️ Here’s the real talk: Using packages like: - Riverpod 🧪 - Bloc ⚙️ - Provider 🧩 - MobX 💫 ✅ Can be amazing when: - You’re building complex, scalable apps - You need advanced dependency injection - You want better testability and modularity 🚨 But here’s where it goes wrong: - Using Riverpod to manage a counter-example 😬 - Wrapping your app in 12 Providers just to pass one string 😩 - Turning every tiny state change into boilerplate 😵‍💫 🧠 Rule of thumb: Start simple. Grow as needed. You don’t need a bazooka to open a soda can. 😄 💡 Native Flutter tools are powerful. Don’t sleep on them. Use packages when the problem deserves a package. 🔥 Unpopular opinion: If you’re reaching for a state package before trying native tools, you might just be hiding bad architecture behind a shiny lib. 💥 👇 What’s your go-to strategy for state management in Flutter? Let’s hear the spicy takes in the comments! #Flutter #FlutterDev #MobileDevelopment #CrossPlatform #DartLang #StateManagement #CleanArchitecture #Riverpod #Bloc #Provider #SoftwareEngineering #DevLife #TechCommunity #CodeSmart #AppDevelopment

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🤔 Flutter vs Native Development: What I Learned After 6 Years After building 20+ apps in both Flutter and native, here's my unbiased take on what really matters: 💡 Development Speed What used to take 2 months in native now takes 3 weeks in Flutter. But the real game-changer? Hot reload for rapid iterations. 🎯 Performance Reality Check - Flutter: Exceptional for 95% of apps - Native: Still king for graphics-intensive games - The Gap: Much smaller than most think 🔄 Team Dynamics Instead of 2 separate teams (iOS & Android), one Flutter team can handle both platforms. But finding experienced Flutter devs can be challenging. 💰 Cost Implications - 40% lower development costs - 60% faster time-to-market - Single codebase maintenance 🚫 Where Flutter Struggles: - Platform-specific deep integration - Heavy AR/VR applications - Complex custom animations ✅ Where Flutter Shines: - MVP and rapid prototyping - Cross-platform consistency - Business/Enterprise apps - E-commerce solutions 🎯 The Verdict? It's not about which is better - it's about choosing the right tool for your specific needs. Sometimes that's Flutter, sometimes native, often a hybrid approach. 💭 What's your experience? Flutter or Native? Share your thoughts below! #FlutterDev #MobileDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #CrossPlatform

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