Flutter Push Notification Tutorial | Part 5 | Handling Foreground and Background Notifications

Flutter Push Notification Tutorial | Part 5 | Handling Foreground and Background Notifications

Push notifications are an essential feature in any mobile application that allows you to deliver timely and relevant information to your users, even when they are not actively using your app. In this comprehensive tutorial, we will cover everything you need to know to master push notifications in Flutter for Android and IOS.

In Flutter, foreground and background notifications refer to how notifications are displayed to the user when the app is in the foreground or the background.

Foreground notifications are notifications that are displayed to the user when the app is currently open and active on the screen. These notifications typically appear in the notification tray at the top of the screen, and may also include a banner or alert that appears on the screen itself.

Background notifications, on the other hand, are notifications that are sent to the user when the app is not currently open or active on the screen. These notifications typically appear in the notification tray, but may not include a banner or alert on the screen.

When an app sends a notification, it can be in one of several states, including the terminated state. In the terminated state, the app is not currently running and cannot receive or process notifications. If a notification is sent to a terminated app, it will be delivered to the device's notification center, but the app will not be able to respond to it until it is launched again by the user.

By the end of this tutorial, you will have a solid understanding of how to implement and manage push notifications in your Flutter applications, as well as the tools and resources you need to take your app to the next level. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this tutorial is sure to provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you succeed.