Welcome to this complete **Flutter tutorial for beginners**, where you’ll learn how to **make HTTP and REST API calls in Flutter** using the popular and lightweight `http` package. This is an essential skill for every Flutter developer — whether you're building social media apps, dashboards, news apps, or e-commerce platforms!
In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down everything step-by-step — from setting up your Flutter project, integrating the HTTP package, making real API requests, and displaying live data using `FutureBuilder`. No prior backend experience required!
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**What You’ll Learn:**
* What is a **REST API** and why you need it in Flutter apps
* How to install and import the `http` package
* Performing **GET requests** to fetch data from a public API
* Parsing **JSON** response into Dart objects
* Displaying dynamic data in your UI using **ListView**
* Using **FutureBuilder** for asynchronous programming
* Error handling and good coding practices
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**Required Dependency:**
```yaml
dependencies:
http: ^1.1.0
```
After adding it, run:
```bash
flutter pub get
```
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**Real-World Use Cases:**
* Fetching user data, posts, or products
* Weather apps using open APIs
* News feed with real-time updates
* Dashboard UI with backend connection
* Integrating with backend services like Node.js, Firebase, Django, etc.
**Beginner Tips:**
* Never call an API directly in the `build()` method — use `initState()` or `FutureBuilder`
* Add loading indicators to improve UX
* Always handle errors and timeouts gracefully
* Use models to structure large JSON responses
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