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Riverpod vs Bloc: Which one is better in 2024?

The topic of state management in Flutter development often sparks intense discussions within the developer community. With two popular solutions—Bloc and Riverpod—each boasting its strengths and weaknesses, the question arises: which one should you choose? In this article, we will compare both approaches, analyzing their features, advantages, and disadvantages to help you determine which one best fits your needs.

Riverpod vs Bloc: Which one is better in 2024?
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What is Bloc?

Bloc (Business Logic Component) is an architectural pattern that emphasizes the separation of business logic from the user interface. It utilizes streams and events to manage application state, providing a clear and structured data flow. This approach is particularly beneficial for large projects where collaboration is key.

What is Riverpod?

Riverpod is a newer state management library that offers a modular and flexible approach. Unlike Bloc, Riverpod does not rely on streams or events, simplifying state management. It uses providers, making dependency injection easier and allowing for a more organized code structure.

Detailed Comparison: Riverpod vs Bloc

Application development: practical example

When migrating from Bloc to Riverpod, you can simplify state management. For instance, in Bloc, to change the state, you emit an event, wait for the stream response, and then reflect the new state in the UI. With Riverpod, this flow becomes more direct using NotifierProvider.

Example: Using notifiers in Riverpod like we use Bloc

In Bloc, to change the state, you emit an event, wait for the stream response, and then reflect the new state in the UI. In Riverpod, this flow is more direct. You use NotifierProvider to manage state without the need for streams or events. This simplifies the code, making it easier to follow and more efficient.

The idea is to treat the Notifier as if it were a Bloc by following these steps:

First: Create the state and notifier

  • Define a state that extends Equatable and create a Notifier that will contain the methods.

Example:

Second: Instantiate the NotifierProvider

Example:

Third: Consume the state in the view using ConsumerWidget

  • To execute methods (similar to firing events with Bloc):
  • Read an element from the state:
  • Listen to the entire state:
  • Listen to a specific property from the state:

When to Choose Bloc and When to Choose Riverpod

Both Bloc and Riverpod have their place in Flutter development, and the decision to migrate will depend on your project’s specific needs.

  • Choose Bloc: If you’re working on a more complex application with numerous events and state transitions, Bloc remains a strong option.
  • Choose Riverpod: If you want to simplify your code, make it more modular, and improve maintainability without sacrificing clarity, Riverpod is a great alternative.

In light of the above, transitioning from Bloc to Riverpod can provide a more flexible and modern way to manage state, especially if you’re looking to reduce complexity and improve the performance of your app.

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