🚀 Why I Had to Build Flutter Platter: A Lazy Dev’s Shortcut to Shipping Faster
Let’s be honest — setting up a Flutter app from scratch every time you have an idea is a productivity killer.
I’ve lost count of how many times I got excited about an app idea, only to spend hours or even days doing the same boring setup — installing dependencies, wiring up login, setting up routes, deciding on a state management pattern, adding shared preferences, and then… losing interest before I even reached the fun part. Sound familiar?
That’s the first reason I created Flutter Platter — a boilerplate Flutter starter project that gives me (and now, you!) a ready-made thali 🍛 of all the essentials needed to build apps fast. Login? Done. Notifications? Built-in. Analytics, error handling, responsive UI? Check, check, and check.
I Build. I Abandon. I Regret.
Here’s my confession: I build hobby projects fast — often in a week or two — and then forget about them for years. No updates, no maintenance, no sharing. Sometimes they stay in my GitHub drafts. Sometimes they never leave my local machine.
The second reason for Flutter Platter is to change that. I want to stop hiding behind perfectionism and start publishing things — even if they aren’t perfect.
You already know this about me if you’ve read the story of how I made 5 short films but never released any of them.
So, I’m flipping the script.
A Personal Challenge: Build, Publish, Repeat
With Flutter Platter, I’m giving myself a soft goal: build at least 1 new application every couple of months, just over weekends. No pressure, no deadlines — just consistent, small progress.
This boilerplate gives me a massive head start every time. I don’t need to spend days rewriting the same login flow or error handler. I can jump straight into the idea and see it take shape.
Why Open Source?
Because I know I’m not the only one stuck in this loop.
If you’re a developer who starts fast and abandons faster… or if you’re someone with dozens of ideas but little energy to go through the same setup again and again — this project is for you.
✅ Clone it
⚙️ Customize it
🚀 Build your dream app faster
Whether you’re a solo hacker, weekend builder, or startup dev — Flutter Platter is your shortcut.
It’s Not Perfect. But That’s the Point.
This project isn’t perfect. Neither are my habits. But I’ve decided that progress > perfection.
And maybe, just maybe, with your feedback and support, this project will evolve into something even better. I’d love for you to:
- ⭐ Star it on GitHub
- 🛠️ Use it to build your next app
- 📬 Share your suggestions and improvements
- 🤝 Maybe even contribute to it
Let’s help each other build faster and ship more.
See you in the repo!
🔗 GitHub – Flutter Platter