I Started Without Knowing Coding, Now I’m Releasing Apps — You Can Do It Too!
Starting From Scratch Isn’t Scary!
A while ago, I didn’t know what Flutter was. Writing code was a foreign language to me. But there was something inside me:
“I’m a mom and I want to produce.”
“I want to publish my own app one day.”
There were dozens of resources on the internet, but they were scattered. I didn’t know where to start, when and what to learn. I started with the support and guidance of my husband, who is a software developer. Then I made my own way. I created 1-hour gaps and progressed a little more every day with Flutter.
Today, I have apps published on Google Play (I publish my apps from my husband’s developer account 🤭 This alone is an example of my initial discouragement). And now I want to share this journey with you.
Whether you are a student, an employee or a mom… You can start learning Flutter with this 30-day plan. With just 1 hour a day!
For Whom?
I have prepared this plan — based on my retrospective work plans — for:
- Those who are starting Flutter from scratch,
- Those who can spare at most 1 hour every day,
- Those who really want to develop apps but don’t know where to start,
- Anyone who dreams of producing their own project it.
30-Day Flutter Learning Plan
Daily duration: 60 minutes on average
What you need: Computer, internet, Flutter installation, maybe a coffee
Resources: In English, but in plain English, supported by YouTube videos and sample projects, where you can get support if needed.
Note: If there are any articles I have written on Medium about the topics, I have also linked them. You can also use them as a resource.
Week 1: Installation and Basic Structure Recognition
Day 1: Flutter and Dart Setup
- Download the Flutter SDK, install VS Code or Android Studio.
- Official installation guide
- Check your system with Flutter doctor.
Day 2: First Flutter Project
- Start your first application with flutter create my_first_app
- Check the file structure: main.dart, pubspec.yaml
Day 3: What is a Widget?
- Stateless and Stateful Widget difference
-Get to know basic widgets like Scaffold, AppBar, Center.
Day 4: Adding Text and Buttons to the Page
- Meet widgets like Text, ElevatedButton
- Show message on button click with OnPressed
Day 5: Using Column, Row, Container
- Basic structures for organizing the screen
Day 6: First Mini Project
- Make a counter application
- Increase the number when you click the button
It comes ready when we create the first project in flutter. Here we are testing ourselves to see if we can build it from scratch. It’s normal to have bugs, it’s also normal to not be able to run it. Keep working without getting demoralized. Stability is everything.
Day 7: Repeat and Review Day
- Take notes, review what you have done
- Write a small blog post if you want (on Medium!)
Week 2 Navigation, Listing and Status Management
Day 8: Navigation between pages
- How does Navigator.push, MaterialPageRoute work?
Day 9: Creating a List with ListView
- Make a list of names using ListView.builder
Day 10: What is State?
- How does setState work? Why is it important?
Day 11: Simple Form and TextField Usage
- Get name from user, print to screen
Day 12: Adding Images in Flutter
- Show image with Assets folder
- define with pubspec.yaml
Day 13: Second Mini Project
- Make a simple “To-Do App”
- Adding and listing tasks
Day 14: Weekend Challenge: Create Your Theme!
- Change colors, customize fonts, use a theme
Week 3: Application Architecture and Introduction to Riverpod
Day 15: Application Architecture Fundamentals
- How to organize the file structure?
- lib/screens, lib/widgets, lib/models
Day 16: Provider and Riverpod Login
- What is Riverpod, why use it?
- Riverpod Docs (best guide)
Day 17: Update Your Counter with Riverpod
Rewrite the counter application using StateProvider
Day 18: Redo To-Do App with Riverpod
Manage task list with StateNotifierProvider
Day 19: Creating a Simple Model (model.dart)
- Create the task model, store the list with List<Task>
Day 20: Add Form Validation
- Is the TextField entered? Give warning if empty
Day 21: Feedback Day
- Today just look at what you write, comment, show it to someone if you have one
Week 4: Real Life Project and Preparation for Publication
Day 22: Mini Project Planning
- Choose an idea (examples below)
- Target screens, type functions
Days 23–26: Develop the Project
- For example “Recipes”
- Categories, recipes, favorites screens
Day 27: App Icon and Splash Screen
- use flutter_launcher_icons
- and splash_view packages
Day 28: Local Data Storage (Hive)
- Save user’s data
- Hive example
Day 29: Test Your App
- Try all screens
- Check if it works on your phone
Day 30: Publish on Medium!
- Write a “I made this app” post
- Put it on GitHub, find stakeholders!
Project Ideas (Inspiration to Get Started!)
- Journaling Practice
- Healthy Recipes App
- Word Memorization App
- Meditation Sounds App
- Mommy & Baby Diaries
Global Resources
On YouTube:
Final Word: You Can Do It Too!
I started without knowing how to code.
I worked while my child was sleeping. I could only spare 1 hour a day.
But with perseverance and patience, I made my own way.
Now I have applications in the Play Store.
You can do it too.
Start today.
After 30 days, you may have an app you will be proud of.
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Thanks a lot!
Selin.
