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How to Assign a Future Map to a Static Variable in Flutter?

Flutter's asynchronous programming model can often be tricky, particularly when dealing with Future values such as maps. If you are trying to collect data and store it in a static variable, you might encounter some confusion regarding how to work with Futures properly. In this post, we will explain how to efficiently assign a Future<Map> to a static variable while simplifying the code structure involved.

The Problem

As a Flutter developer, you may find yourself needing to retrieve user information and store it in a single map object for later use. For example, you might have a database table from which you're retrieving a user's email and password. Here’s a simplified version of your initial attempt at achieving this:

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Then you would want to utilize this function like this:

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However, this approach doesn't work optimally, as it can lead to wasted time and inefficient execution. The challenge lies in handling the Future correctly, permitting effective usage of its asynchronous nature.

The Solution

To efficiently utilize Future objects in Dart, we can streamline the code by leveraging the async and await keywords. This approach eliminates the need for then() methods, making your code cleaner and more readable.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Refactor the Function:
Instead of using the then() method, use await to pause execution until the data is actually retrieved. Here’s how the modified function looks:

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Key Changes:

We initialize userLoginInfo to an empty map to avoid any null pointer exceptions.

The await keyword is used to retrieve the data, ensuring that the subsequent line executes only once the data is available.

Usage of the Function:
When you want to assign the returned map to a static variable, you now do it like this:

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or, if you wish to allow for the possibility of the function returning null:

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Benefits of This Approach

Improved Readability: The asynchronous handling is much clearer with async/await, making it easy to follow the flow of data.

Reduced Complexity: By removing nested callbacks, the code structure becomes simpler, reducing cognitive load and the potential for errors.

Error Handling: It allows for easier implementation of error handling mechanisms, such as try-catch blocks, around your future calls.

Conclusion

Properly assigning a Future<Map> to a static variable in Flutter requires an understanding of asynchronous programming concepts. By refactoring your code to leverage async and await, you can enhance both performance and readability. This not only saves time during execution but also streamlines your overall application logic. Now you can confidently collect user data and store it in a map variable seamlessly.

With these insights, you're better equipped to tackle similar challenges in your Flutter applications!