Animations in Flutter are a crucial part of app design,

providing a richer and more enjoyable user experience. One

of the most used animations is animation with shadow
effects. This type of animation provides an attractive visual
effect that can enhance the app's interactivity.

Introduction to animations in Flutter

Flutter is an application development platform that lets you
create beautiful and interactive user interfaces (UI). One of
the main features of Flutter is its ability to create complex
animations in a simplified way.

Animations in Flutter are created using Flutter's animation

library. This library provides a series of widgets and classes
that facilitate the creation of animations. You can animate
any property of a widget including color, size, position and of
course shadow.

What are animations with shadow effects?

Animations with shadow effects are those where the shadow
of a widget is animated. This can include changes to shadow
color, shadow position, shadow feathering, and shadow
elevation. These animations can be used to create a variety
of visual effects, such as the "lift" effect when a button is
pressed or the "slide" effect when a list item is dragged.

How to create animations with shadow

effects in Flutter?
To create an animation with shadow effects in Flutter, you
will need two main components: an AnimationController and
a Animation.
The AnimationController is what controls the animation. It
determines the duration of the animation, the start and end
value of the animation, and when the animation should start
and end.
The Animation is what actually performs the animation. It
changes the value of a property over time, based on the
values set by the AnimationController.
To create an animation with shadow effects, you will need to
create an instance of AnimationController and an instance
of Animation. The instance of Animation will be an instance
of BoxShadow, which is the class that represents a shadow in
Flutter.

For example, you can create an animation that changes the

shadow color of a widget from black to red over 2 seconds as
follows:
AnimationController controller = AnimationController(

duration: Duration(seconds: 2),

vsync: this,

);

Animation colorAnimation = ColorTween(

begin: Colors.black,

end: Colors.red,

).animate(controller);

You can then use colorAnimation to change the shadow color of a

widget. For example:
Container(

decoration: BoxDecoration(

boxShadow: [

BoxShadow(
 color: colorAnimation.value,

blurRadius: 10.0,

),

],

),

);

Finally, you'll need to start the animation by

calling controller.forward().

Conclusion
Animations with shadow effects in Flutter can add an extra
layer of interactivity and beauty to your applications. With
Flutter's animation library, you can create these animations
simply and effectively.

Understanding how these animations work and how to

implement them can open up a world of possibilities for your
app design. So start experimenting and see what you can
create!
13.14. Animations in Flutter: Animations with gradient
effects

Animations are an integral part of any modern application,

and in Flutter they are even more important due to their
reactive nature and their ability to create dynamic and
engaging user interfaces. In this chapter, we'll explore how to
create animations with gradient effects in Flutter.

First of all, it's important to understand what gradient

animations are. In simple terms, a gradient is a smooth
transition between two or more colors. Animating gradients,
therefore, involves transitioning from one color to another
over time. This can be used to create attractive and dynamic
visual effects in an application.

To create gradient animations in Flutter, we need to use the

'Tween' class. The Tween class is an abstraction that defines
a transition between a start and end value over a period of
time. To create a gradient, we can set the start value as the
start color and the end value as the end color. We can then
use an animation object to control the progression of the
transition.

Here is a basic example of how this can be done:

final AnimationController controller = AnimationController(

duration: const Duration(seconds: 5),

vsync: this,

);

final Animation gradient = LinearGradient(

begin: Alignment.topLeft,

end: Alignment.bottomRight,

colors: [

Colors.blue,

Colors.red,

],

).animate(controller);

In this example, we create an animation control object that

defines the duration of the animation. Next, we create an
animation object that defines the transition of a linear
gradient from blue to red. The animation controller controls
the progression of the transition.

To use the animation, we can include it in a widget that takes

advantage of the gradient properties, such as a container.
Here is an example:

Container(

decoration: BoxDecoration(

gradient: gradient.value,

),

);

In this example, the animation value of the gradient is used

as the gradient for the decoration of a container. As the
animation value changes over time, the container's gradient
changes as well, creating an animation effect.

It is important to note that animations in Flutter are reactive,

meaning that they update whenever the animation value
changes. This means that in order for the animation to
display, the widget using it needs to be rebuilt. This can be
done by adding a listener to the animation control object and
calling setState() whenever the animation value changes.

controller.addListener(() {

setState(() {});

});
Finally, it's important to remember to start the animation by
calling the forward() method on the animation control object:

controller.forward();

In summary, gradient animations in Flutter can be created

using the Tween class to define a color transition and an
animation control object to control the progression of the
transition. The result is a dynamic and eye-catching visual
effect that can significantly improve the user experience.
13.15. Animations in Flutter: Animations with transform
effects

Chapter 13.15 of our e-book course on creating applications

from scratch to advanced using Flutter and Dart is dedicated
entirely to the study of animations in Flutter, with a special
focus on animations with transform effects. In this chapter,
we're going to dive deep into the world of animations and
explore how they can be used to enhance the user
experience by making the user interface more interactive and
engaging.

Animations are a crucial part of application development.

They have the power to transform a static and lifeless user
interface into a dynamic and engaging experience. In Flutter,
there is a wide range of tools and techniques available to
create sophisticated and custom animations. One such
technique is the use of transform effects.

Transformation effects are a powerful way to change the

appearance of a widget. They allow you to modify a widget's
scale, rotation, translation and tilt, giving you the ability to
create complex and attractive animations. In Flutter,
transform effects are implemented using the Transform class,
which is an integral part of Flutter's animation framework.

The Transform class provides a series of methods that allow

you to apply different types of transforms to a widget. For
example, you can use the rotate method to rotate a widget,
the scale method to change its size, the translate method to
move a widget, and the skew method to skew a widget. Each
of these methods accepts a series of parameters that allow
you to control the nature and extent of the transformation.

To create an animation with transform effects, you need to

follow a series of steps. First, you need to create an
animation controller, which is an object that controls the
progression of the animation. The animation controller lets
you start, stop, reverse, or repeat the animation, and it also
lets you control the duration of the animation.

Next, you need to create an instance of the Animation class,

which is the object that stores the current animation value.
The Animation class provides a number of methods that allow
you to get the current value of the animation, and it also
allows you to register a callback function that will be called
each time the animation value changes.

Once you have the animation controller and the Animation

instance, you can use the Transform class to apply animation
to the widget. To do this, you need to pass the Animation
instance to the appropriate transform method of the
Transform class. The transform method will then apply the
animation to the widget, causing it to transform over time
according to the animation parameters.

Finally, you need to add the transformed widget to the

application's widget tree. To do this, you can use the widget's
build method, which returns the transformed widget. The
transformed widget will then be rendered on the screen, and
the animation will begin to run.

This course chapter will guide you through each of these

steps in detail, providing code examples and clear
explanations. By the end of the chapter, you'll have a solid
understanding of how to create animations with transform
effects in Flutter, and be able to use this technique to
improve the UI of your own applications.

In summary, animations with transform effects are a powerful

tool for creating dynamic and engaging user interfaces in
Flutter. With the help of this course chapter, you will be able
to master this technique and use it to create amazing
applications.
13.16. Animations in Flutter: Animations with opacity
effects

In section 13.16 of our e-book course "How to create

applications from zero to advanced using Flutter and Dart
complete course", we will cover a fascinating and essential
topic for any application developer: Animations in Flutter,
with special focus in animations with opacity effects.

Animations are a crucial part of application design. They add

life and personality to your apps, making them more
attractive to users. In Flutter, we have a rich library of
widgets and classes that allow us to create complex and nice
animations with relative ease.

To start off, let's talk about what opacity is. Opacity is a

property that determines how "transparent" an object is. A
completely opaque object (Opacity 1.0) is fully visible, while a
completely transparent object (Opacity 0.0) is completely
invisible. By animating the opacity of a widget, we can create
the effect of a widget "fading in" or "fading in" gradually.
In Flutter, the Opacity class is used to change the opacity of a
widget. To animate the opacity of a widget, we use
the AnimatedOpacity class. This class requires an opacity value
and duration for the animation.

For example, to animate a widget to fade out, we could do

something like this:
AnimatedOpacity(

opacity: 0.0,

duration: Duration(seconds: 2),

child: MyWidget(),

This will cause MyWidget to fade out over 2 seconds.

We can also animate a widget to fade in by simply starting

with an opacity of 0.0 and animating to 1.0:
AnimatedOpacity(

opacity: 1.0,

duration: Duration(seconds: 2),

child: MyWidget(),

This will cause MyWidget to fade in over 2 seconds.

In addition, we can combine opacity animations with other

animations to create more complex effects. For example, we
could animate a widget's opacity and scale at the same time
to create a "pulsing" effect:
AnimatedOpacity(

opacity: _animation.value,
 duration: Duration(seconds: 2),

child: Transform.scale(

scale: _animation.value,

child: MyWidget(),

),

Here, we're using the same animation for opacity and scale,
making the widget pop and grow at the same time.

As you can see, animations in Flutter are incredibly flexible

and powerful. With a solid understanding of how they work,
you can create apps that are both visually stunning and
enjoyable to use.

We hope you're looking forward to learning more about

animations in Flutter in section 13.16 of our course. We are
confident that with practice you will be able to create
amazing animations that will amaze your users and make
your apps stand out.

So, let's dive into opacity animations in Flutter!

13.17. Animations in Flutter: Animations with scaling
effects

In chapter 13.17 of our e-book course "How to Create Apps

from Zero to Advanced Using Flutter and Dart Complete
Course", we will explore a fascinating and crucial aspect of
app development: animations. In particular, we'll focus on
animations with scale effects in Flutter.

Animations are a vital part of any modern application as they

make the user interface more intuitive, attractive and
dynamic. They can be used to guide user attention, provide
feedback, indicate activity, and much more. In Flutter, we
have access to a powerful animation library that allows us to
create complex and custom animations with relative ease.

Before we dive into animations with scaling effects, it's

important to understand the concept of scaling itself. Scale is
a type of transformation that changes the size of an object. In
terms of animation, we can increase or decrease the size of a
widget over time, creating the illusion of movement and
change.

To create scale animations in Flutter, we use the

ScaleTransition class. This class takes a child widget and an
animation object as parameters. The animation object
defines the duration and behavior of the animation. The
animation itself is created by changing the animation object's
scale value over time.

For example, we can create an animation that makes a

widget grow from 0% to 100% of its original size in one
second. First, we create the animation object:

AnimationController controller = AnimationController(

duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),

vsync: this,

);

Animation scaleAnimation = Tween(

begin: 0.0,

end: 1.0,

).animate(controller);
Next, we use ScaleTransition to apply animation to our
widget:

ScaleTransition(

scale: scaleAnimation,

child: FlutterLogo(size: 200.0),

);

When the controller starts animating, the FlutterLogo widget

grows from 0% to 100% of its original size in one second. We
can start the animation by calling controller.forward().

Scaling animations can be used for a variety of effects. We

can make a widget look like it is bouncing, growing or
shrinking. We can combine scale animations with other
transformations, such as rotation or translation, to create
even more complex effects.

In addition, scale animations can be used in conjunction with

other animations to create animation sequences. For
example, we can make a widget grow, then rotate, then
shrink again. The possibilities are almost endless.

In short, animations with scaling effects are a powerful tool to

make our Flutter apps more dynamic and enjoyable. With the
ScaleTransition class and Flutter's animation library, we can
create a variety of animation effects relatively easily. In the
next chapter, we'll explore other forms of animation in
Flutter, including animations with rotation and translation
effects.
13.18. Animations in Flutter: Animations with rotation
effects

Animations are an essential part of the user experience in

any application. They can make the user interface more
intuitive, enjoyable, and engaging. Flutter, one of the leading
platforms for app development, offers a variety of tools to
create stunning animations. In this chapter, we will focus on
how to create animations with rotation effects in Flutter.

To begin with, it's important to understand that Flutter uses a

widget-based framework. Each element on the canvas is a
Widget and they can be nested, combined and customized in
many ways. Animations in Flutter are created by
manipulating widgets over time.
The first step in creating a rotation animation is to define the
state of the Widget you want to animate. This is done using
the AnimationController object. This object is a kind of stopwatch
that generates a sequence of numbers over time.
The AnimationController lets you control the duration of the
animation and also the speed at which it happens.
Here is an example of how you can create an AnimationController:
AnimationController controller;

@override

void initState() {

super.initState();

controller = AnimationController(

duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),

vsync: this,

)..repeat();

}
In this example, the animation will last for 2 seconds and will
repeat indefinitely.
Next, you need to define the animation itself. This is done
using the RotationTransition object. This object creates an
animation that rotates the Widget around its center. You can
set the rotation angle using the turns property.

Here is an example of how you can create a rotation

animation:
RotationTransition(

turns: controller,

child: FlutterLogo(size: 200),

In this example, the Flutter logo will rotate around its center.

One of the great advantages of Flutter is that it allows you to

combine several animations to create more complex effects.
For example, you can combine a rotating animation with a
scaling animation to create a "pulsing" effect.

Here is an example of how you can do this:

ScaleTransition(

scale: controller,

child: RotationTransition(

turns: controller,

child: FlutterLogo(size: 200),

),

)
In this example, the Flutter logo will rotate and pulse at the
same time.
Finally, it's important to remember to clean up resources
when they are no longer needed. This is done by overriding
the dispose method and calling the dispose method on
the AnimationController.
@override

void dispose() {

controller.dispose();

super.dispose();

In short, animations in Flutter are created by manipulating

widgets over time. You can use AnimationController to control the
duration and speed of the animation and RotationTransition to
create a rotation animation. In addition, you can combine
various animations to create more complex effects.

Animations can make the user interface more intuitive,

enjoyable, and engaging. Therefore, it's important to take the
time to learn how to create effective animations in Flutter.
13.19. Animations in Flutter: Animations with sliding
effects
13.19. Flutter Animations: Animations with Sliding Effects

Animations are an essential part of modern app design,

making user interaction with your app more intuitive,
smoother, and ultimately more enjoyable. Flutter, with its rich
library of widgets and extensive customization capabilities,
offers an ideal platform for creating dynamic and eye-
catching animations. In this chapter, we'll specifically explore
how to create animations with slide effects in Flutter.
Introduction to Animations in Flutter
In Flutter, animations are created by manipulating the value
of a property over time. For example, you can change a
widget's position over time to create a sliding effect.
Animations in Flutter are powered by the Dart animation
library, which is highly optimized and very powerful.

Understanding Animations with Slide Effects

Gliding animations are a popular technique in UI design that
involves smoothly transitioning an element from one point to
another. This effect can be used for a variety of purposes,
such as sliding a menu panel in and out of the screen, or
sliding images in a photo gallery.

How to Create Animations with Sliding Effects

in Flutter
Creating animations with slide effects in Flutter involves
using two main components: the Animation object and the
AnimatedBuilder widget.

The Animation object is the heart of any animation in Flutter.

It generates a sequence of numbers over time that can be
used to manipulate a widget's property. For example, to
create a sliding effect, you can animate a widget's position
property over time.

The AnimatedBuilder widget, on the other hand, is a

specialized widget that can be used to create custom
animations. It takes an animation as input and calls a
construction function whenever the animation value changes.
The construction function is responsible for returning a new
widget that is rendered with the current animation value.

To create a sliding animation, you need to follow these steps:

1. Create an Animation object that generates a sequence of numbers over time. This
sequence of numbers represents the position of the widget over time.
2. Create an AnimatedBuilder widget and pass the animation to it. The AnimatedBuilder's
construction function should return a new widget that renders with the current
animation value.

Example Animation with Slide Effect

To illustrate how to create a sliding animation in Flutter, let's
create a simple example. In this example, we will have a
square that slides from the left to the right of the screen.

First, we create an Animation object that generates a

sequence of numbers from 0 to 1 over the course of a
second. These numbers represent the position of the square
on the screen.

final animation = Tween(begin: 0.0, end: 1.0).animate(controller);

Next, we create an AnimatedBuilder widget that takes the

animation as input. The AnimatedBuilder build function
returns a new widget that is rendered with the current
animation value.

AnimatedBuilder(

animation: animation,

builder: (context, child) {

return Transform.translate(

offset: Offset(animation.value * screenWidth, 0),

child: child,

);
 },

child: Square(),

In this code, the Square widget is shifted horizontally on the

screen based on the current animation value. When the
animation starts, the square slides smoothly from the left to
the right of the screen.

Animations with sliding effects can add a touch of polish and

sophistication to your app design. With the Dart animation
library and Flutter, you can easily create these effects and
more.

Conclusion
Animations are an essential part of app design, and Flutter
offers a powerful and flexible platform for creating
animations. In this chapter, we explored how to create
animations with slide effects, which are a popular technique
in user interface design. We hope you find this information
useful and that it inspires you to create amazing animations
in your own Flutter apps.
13.20. Animations in Flutter: Animations with fade effects

Animations are an essential part of any modern application.

They can make your user interface more attractive and
interesting, improving the user experience. In Flutter, the
animation library provides a powerful framework that allows
developers to create complex and highly customizable
animations. In this chapter of our e-book course, we'll explore
how to create animations with fade effects using Flutter.
Before we dive into the details, it's important to understand
what a fade animation is. A fade animation is a smooth
transition from one image to another, where the first image
fades out to make way for the second. This effect is widely
used in many applications to create smooth transitions
between different states of a UI element.

In Flutter, we can create fade animations using the

FadeTransition class. This class is a widget that animates its
child's opacity. Opacity is the property that controls how
transparent or opaque a widget is. An opacity of 0.0 means
the widget is completely transparent, while an opacity of 1.0
means the widget is completely opaque.

To use the FadeTransition, you need an Animation<double>

that controls opacity over time. You can create this object
using an AnimationController, which is a class that outputs a
sequence of values over a period of time.

Here is an example of how you can create a fade animation in

Flutter:
class FadeDemo extends StatefulWidget {

@override

_FadeDemoState createState() => _FadeDemoState();

class _FadeDemoState extends State with TickerProviderStateMixin {

AnimationController _controller;

Animation _animation;

@override
void initState() {

super.initState();

_controller = AnimationController(

duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),

vsync: this,

)..repeat(reverse: true);

_animation = Tween(

begin: 0.0,

end: 1.0,

).animate(_controller);

@override

Widget build(BuildContext context) {

return FadeTransition(

opacity: _animation,

child: const Icon(Icons.star, size: 100,),

);

@override

void dispose() {

_controller.dispose();

super.dispose();
 }

In this example, we create a StatefulWidget widget called

FadeDemo. Inside the FadeDemo, we have an
AnimationController that generates values over 2 seconds.
These values are used to animate the opacity of an Icon
widget.

To make the fade animation repeat in a loop, we call the

repeat() method on the AnimationController, passing reverse:
true to make the animation go back and forth.

Finally, we use the FadeTransition widget to apply animation

to the Icon's opacity. The result is an icon that disappears
and reappears in a loop.

Fade animations are just one example of what you can do

with the Flutter animation system. With a little creativity, you
can create complex, eye-catching animations that will make
your app stand out.

I hope you found this chapter useful. In the next chapter,

we'll explore other animation techniques in Flutter. Stay
tuned!