Flutter Performance Optimization: Fix Jank and Dropped Frames

Flutter can render extremely smooth interfaces, but poorly optimized widgets, expensive synchronous work, excessive rebuilds, and inefficient lists can cause jank and dropped frames.

In this tutorial, we will look at a systematic approach to finding and fixing Flutter performance problems.

What Is Jank?

A smooth UI needs to produce frames quickly enough to keep animations responsive. When a frame takes too long to render, the user notices stuttering or delayed interaction.