MobilePro #90: Building ChatGPT-powered apps, Biggest List of Useful Open-Source Libraries, Top Mobile App Dev Tools

Mobile development blogs, tutorials and resources inside! May 27, 2023 Hi {NAME}, Welcome to the mobile app development world with [_mobilepro]( In this edition we cover mobile development community discussions on [Building ChatGPT-powered apps]( [Biggest List of Useful Open-Source Libraries]( [Top Mobile Application Development Tools]( and [Developer's Guide to Flutter in 2023](. We also catch you up on news from Android, Apple and Microsoft. Want to develop in React Native using ChatGPT? This edition to our [ChatGPT with React Native tutorial]( helps you get started for the ChatGPT project. Looking for Open source Flutter apps to boost your Flutter skills? This week's resources are a repository of the best Flutter open source apps on the market! We have listened to the [_mobilepro]( readership and we think this is something you have been searching for. If you liked this installment in our new series, fill in our survey below. We're committed to bringing our readers exactly what they want, so help us make the right choices. [Take the Survey!]( Thanks, Apurva Kadam Editor-in-Chief, Packt Mobile Developer Community Insights - [Building the Biggest List of Useful Open-Source Libraries]( - Every day we see "awesome" GitHub lists. They are great. The main problem is that it sometimes needs to be updated. Maintainers need more time, or they leave the company. It also needs to reflect usefulness. This article contains a list to help new libraries get some traction and let people vote for their favourite library. [Check out the list here.]( - [Top Mobile Application Development Tools]( - As the demand for mobile apps continues to rise, developers are constantly seeking efficient and reliable tools to streamline the development process and create exceptional user experiences. In this blog, we will explore some of the top mobile application development tools that empower developers to build feature-rich and high-performing apps. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a business looking to venture into the world of mobile apps, these tools will help you stay ahead of the competition and drive innovation. [Read about the tools here.]( - [Developer's Guide to Flutter in 2023]( - It’s hard to choose the right framework to build your case as there are so many in the market. In this developer’s guide, we will talk about one framework that has gained acceptance by many businesses and that is [Flutter](. This guide covers why is Flutter a good choice, advantages and drawbacks of using Flutter and how to become a Flutter developer. [Explore the guide here.]( - [Building ChatGPT-powered apps in 5 steps]( - In the traditional approach, building apps and integrating them with ChatGPT requires significant programming expertise and time-consuming development cycles. However, we’ll use ToolJet and its seamless integration with OpenAI, and streamline the process, allowing developers to build applications that harness the capabilities of ChatGPT rapidly. In this article, we will explore the possibility of rapidly building ChatGPT apps using the low-code solution, ToolJet. [Learn more.]( - [File Download in React Native and Expo]( – This blogpost shows us how you can save files in React Native. If you are fetching a file from the backend server through an API endpoint, you will need to find a way to save the files to your phone. With this, you will have to figure out how you can handle permissions to access the files. You will learn how you can handle permissions in React Native using Expo. [Read more.]( - [What Flutter Apps are built with Dart 3?]( - Google announced Dart 3 - the largest Dart release to date recently. Dart 3 introduced three significant changes and improvements to the language and its tooling: it completed the journey to 100% sound null safety; added major new language features for records, patterns, and class modifiers and broadened the platform support with native code for the web via Wasm compilation. This blog looks at what Flutter Apps from Google are built with Dart 3. [Know more.]( Mobile Development Motivation "Flutter is a game-changer in the world of mobile app development, empowering developers to create stunning and seamless cross-platform experiences with ease." - Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google Food for Thought... According to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Flutter is a groundbreaking force in mobile app development, reshaping the way developers build cross-platform experiences. With its ability to deliver visually captivating and seamless applications, Flutter has emerged as a game-changer in the industry. By providing a single codebase for iOS and Android platforms, Flutter streamlines development processes and enables developers to create high-performance apps with stunning user interfaces. Pichai's recognition underscores Flutter's transformative impact and solidifies its position as a leading technology in the mobile app development landscape. Mobile Tools Flutter open-source apps provide a platform for learning, sharing, and advancing Flutter development. They foster a collaborative environment and empower developers to create high-quality Flutter applications with improved efficiency and innovation. Here are some open source Flutter apps for you: - [History Of Everything]( - Animated vertical timeline of humanity by [2D, Inc](. - [Developer Quest]( - Become a tech lead, slay bugs by [2D, Inc](. - [AppFlowy]( - The Open Source Notion Alternative. You are in charge of your data and customizations. Built with Flutter and Rust by [AppFlowy team](. - [Flutter Team Samples]( - Collection of examples (including maps, json, Material and Cupertino) by the [Flutter team](. - [Flutter Common Widgets]( - Collection of official widgets demos & docs in chinese to help developers learn quickly by [Alibaba Auction Frontend Team](. - [Meme Chat]( - Chat app on Flutter, using Firebase, Google Sign In, and device camera integration by a team of Googlers. - [Flitter]( - Glitter app by [Hadrien Lejard]( and [Kevin Segaud](. It uses Redux and Jaguar. - [Lime]( - Lime social network by Sebastian Sellmair. - [Planets]( - Planet exploration that demonstrate rich UI by [Sergi Martínez](. - [NewsBuzz]( - Firebase backed news reader using News API by [Ankur Kedia](. - [DroidKaigi2018-flutter]( - Unofficial conference app for DroidKaigi 2018 Tokyo by [konifar](. - [Music Player]( - Full featured music player by [Pawan Kumar](. - [WhatTodo]( - Todoist like UI by [Burhanuddin Rashid](. - [FlutterGram]( - Complete Instagram based on Firestore & Google Functions by [MDanics](. - [BookSearch]( - Digital BookShelf for your reading progress by [Norbert515](. - [Cinematic]( - UI for Movie DB Public API by [Aaron Oertel](. - [Beer-Me-Up]( - Beer tracking nicely designed by [Benoit Letondor](. ChatGPT with React Native tutorial This course is designed with the latest mobile technology and in-demand job tools including React Native, JavaScript, Expo-GO, and the best conventions in 2023; it also teaches the very latest mobile development techniques and version of React with hooks. This course demonstrates how to leverage the power of ChatGPT as a tool in addition to stack overflow and documentations to build scripts and simplifies tackling difficult code tasks and takes your coding skills to the next level. Not a Packt member? Watch this video by redeeming your 7-day free trial! Update Database Data with Mapping in React Native by Compiling ChatGPT Code This video is a tutorial on updating database data with mapping in React Native by compiling ChatGPT code. You will learn how to map data from a database or API to components in your application's user interface, as well as how to handle user input and update the database accordingly. By the end of the tutorial, you will have a better understanding of how to update database data with mapping in React Native using ChatGPT code. [Watch the video with your 7-day free trial!]( What's Happening in Mobile App Dev? Android - [Compose Material 3 Version 1.1.0]( is out! It includes a number of experimental components promoted to stable, as well as new components you’ve been asking for, such as: [Bottom sheets]( [Date pickers]( [Search]( [SwipeToDismiss]( [Time Pickers]( [Tooltips](. More details can be found in [Material Design 3 for Compose release blog post](. Apple - [Upcoming changes to the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate]( - As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate that’s used to verify the sale of apps and associated in‑app purchases is being updated to use the SHA‑256 cryptographic algorithm. This update will be completed in multiple phases and new apps and app updates may be impacted, depending on how they verify receipts. Microsoft - [Visual Studio 2022 – 17.6 Performance Enhancements]( - Visual Studio 2022 17.6 introduces exciting performance enhancements in several key areas. These improvements aim to enhance the overall software development experience by boosting productivity, reducing wait times, and providing a smoother workflow. - [All-In-One Search available in 17.6]( - The All-In-One Search experience was first introduced in 17.2 Previews, and we’ve been refining its quality since. The new search merges code and feature search capabilities into one UI, so you can go to one place to find the things you need. Real-time results and a preview of the results speed up the process to get you to the right place. See you next week! [Someone forwarded this email? Subscribe here!]( We understand that people move on or sometimes need a break away from emails. 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