How to install flutter in windows

To install Flutter on Windows, you need to download the Flutter SDK and set up your development environment. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Download Flutter SDK:

   - Visit the [Flutter website](https://flutter.dev/) and click on "Get Started" or go directly to the [Flutter SDK releases page](https://flutter.dev/docs/get-started/install/windows) for Windows.

   - Download the latest stable release of the Flutter SDK for Windows.

   - Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a location on your computer. For example, you can extract it to `C:\`.

2. Set Up Environment Variables:

   - After extracting the Flutter SDK, you need to add the Flutter `bin` directory to your system's PATH environment variable. This allows you to run Flutter commands from any command prompt window.

   - Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer" and select "Properties."

   - Click on "Advanced system settings" on the left side.

   - In the System Properties window, click on the "Environment Variables" button.

   - In the "Environment Variables" window, under the "System variables" section, find and select the `Path` variable.

   - Click "Edit" and then "New."

   - Add the path to the Flutter `bin` directory. For example, if you extracted Flutter to `C:\flutter`, you would add `C:\flutter\bin`.

   - Click "OK" to save the changes.

3. Install Flutter Dependencies:

   - Flutter requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:

     - Git for Windows: You can download and install Git from the [official Git website](https://git-scm.com/download/win).

     - Windows PowerShell 5.0 or newer: It is usually pre-installed on Windows 10. You can check the PowerShell version by running `powershell --version` in Command Prompt.

4. Verify Flutter Installation:

   - Open a new Command Prompt window and run the following command to verify that Flutter is correctly installed:

     ```

     flutter --version

     ```

   - You should see the Flutter version, Dart version, and other related information printed in the terminal if Flutter is installed successfully.

5. Set Up an Editor:

   - You can use any text editor or IDE for Flutter development. Popular choices include Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, and IntelliJ IDEA.

   - Install the Flutter and Dart plugins for your preferred editor to enable Flutter development features.

 

6. Run Flutter Doctor:

   - Run the following command in Command Prompt to check if there are any additional dependencies you need to install:

     ```

     flutter doctor

     ```

   - Flutter Doctor will analyze your environment and provide feedback on any issues that need to be addressed, such as missing dependencies or configuration problems.

That's it! You've now successfully installed Flutter on your Windows system. You can start building Flutter apps by following the official Flutter documentation and tutorials.