If you’ve ever wanted to create stunning applications that align seamlessly with Windows’ design principles, you’re in for a treat! The Fluent UI library offers an impressive framework to help you achieve that. This blog post will guide you through the installation and usage of Fluent UI, so you can get started on your app development journey.

Motivation and Maintenance

With the stable support Windows provides for Flutter, having a UI library that adheres to its design guidelines is essential. Just like how a painter requires a canvas that complements their vision, developers need Fluent UI to bring their app ideas to life. You can check the official [Fluent UI support](https://github.com/flutter/flutter/issues/46481) for more insights!

This is an open-source project, and while anyone can contribute, bdlukaa is the active maintainer, so be patient if you submit a pull request!

Installation

To start using Fluent UI, you need to add the package to your project dependencies:

dependencies:
  fluent_ui: ^4.4.0

Alternatively, you can add it directly from GitHub:

dependencies:
  fluent_ui:
    git: https://github.com/bdlukaa/fluent_ui.git

Finally, run dart pub get to retrieve the package. Ensure you are using the stable channel of Flutter when working with this library.

How Accent Colors Work

Think of your app’s accent colors like the shades of paint on a canvas. To evoke feelings and convey information, you choose colors carefully. By default, the accent color is set to Colors.blue, but you can customize it for your brand:

FluentThemeData(
  accentColor: Colors.blue,
)

If you want to use the system accent color, there is a plugin called system_theme, which supports multiple platforms!

import 'package:system_theme/system_theme.dart';

FluentThemeData(
  accentColor: SystemTheme.accentColor.accent.toAccentColor(),
)

Localization

Fluent UI offers out-of-the-box support for numerous languages. Just as chefs tailor their recipes to appeal to various palates, developers can tailor their apps to reach a diverse audience. Here are some languages supported:

• Arabic
• English
• Spanish
• Turkish
• And many more!

Be careful! If a language isn’t supported, your app may crash. You can [learn more](https://github.com/bdlukaa/fluent_ui/issues/371) about adding new languages.

Troubleshooting Tips

As with any development journey, you may encounter hurdles. Here are some troubleshooting ideas:

• Check Flutter version: Make sure you are using a stable channel and the appropriate Flutter SDK.
• Dependencies: Ensure your pubspec.yaml file is correctly formatted and saved.
• Check for existing issues: Visit the [issues page](https://github.com/bdlukaa/fluent_ui/issues) for previously reported problems.

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Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.