Do I need to install the Flutter SDK to use this skill?

No, for the initial development and testing phase described in this quickstart, you only need Node.js and the WebF Go app. The Flutter SDK is only required later for production builds.

Does WebF support CSS and standard Web APIs?

Yes, WebF aims to bring standard web rendering to Flutter, though some specific API differences exist which are covered in related WebF skills.

Which web frameworks are supported by WebF Quickstart?

WebF works with most modern frameworks that use Vite, including React, Vue, Svelte, and vanilla JavaScript.

Is WebF Go used for production deployment?

No, WebF Go is a development and testing tool only. For production, you will build a custom Flutter app and integrate the WebF package.

Can I test my application on a physical mobile device?

Yes, by using the WebF Go app available on the App Store and Google Play, and connecting to your local network URL via the --host flag in Vite.

WebF Quickstart

Name: WebF Quickstart
Author: openwebf

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Mobile Development

Streamlines the initialization and setup of WebF projects for building native Flutter applications using standard web technologies like React, Vue, and Vite.

About

WebF Quickstart provides a comprehensive onboarding path for developers looking to build native mobile and desktop applications using their existing JavaScript and CSS skills. This skill guides users through setting up a development environment with only Node.js, scaffolding projects with Vite, and utilizing the WebF Go testing application to preview and debug apps without needing the full Flutter SDK. It serves as an essential bridge for web developers entering the Flutter ecosystem, offering clear instructions on environment configuration, hot module replacement setup, and the transition from development to production-ready Flutter integration.

Key Features

Instructions for cross-platform testing using the WebF Go utility app
Debugging integration with Chrome DevTools for native rendering
Automated project scaffolding using Vite with React, Vue, or Svelte
Hot Module Replacement (HMR) configuration for instant UI updates
Step-by-step development environment setup requiring only Node.js
1,944 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Onboarding web development teams to native mobile app creation
Rapidly prototyping native Flutter applications using familiar web frameworks
Setting up a lightweight development workflow without the overhead of the Flutter SDK

About

Key Features

Instructions for cross-platform testing using the WebF Go utility app
Debugging integration with Chrome DevTools for native rendering
Automated project scaffolding using Vite with React, Vue, or Svelte
Hot Module Replacement (HMR) configuration for instant UI updates
Step-by-step development environment setup requiring only Node.js
1,944 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Onboarding web development teams to native mobile app creation
Rapidly prototyping native Flutter applications using familiar web frameworks
Setting up a lightweight development workflow without the overhead of the Flutter SDK