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Expand Up @@ -3,14 +3,6 @@ title: Web FAQ
description: Some gotchas and differences when writing or running web apps in Flutter.
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### Is the web version of Flutter ready for production?

Flutter's web support is now available on the stable channel,
offering an app-centric framework that
builds on the power of the modern web platform.
Find out more details about
[Flutter's production quality support for the web][].

### What scenarios are ideal for Flutter on the web?
Not every web page makes sense in Flutter, but we think Flutter is particularly
suited for app-centric experiences:
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -40,11 +32,6 @@ consider separating your primary application experience—created in Flutter—f
your landing page, marketing content, and help content—created using
search-engine optimized HTML.

### How do I file an issue about web support?

You can [file an issue][] on the main Flutter repo.
Make sure that "web" is included in the title.

### How do I create an app that also runs on the web?

See [building a web app with Flutter][].
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -87,13 +74,6 @@ option for all channels.

See [Creating responsive apps][].

### Can I use Flutter plugins?

Yes, several plugins have web support.
Find an updated list of plugins on [pub.dev][] using the web filter.
You can also add web support to existing plugins or
[write your own plugins][] for the web.

### Can I use `dart:io` with a web app?

No. The file system is not accessible from the browser.
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -151,10 +131,6 @@ Use [Chrome DevTools][] for the following tasks:
Use [widget tests][] or integration tests. To learn more about
running integration tests in a browser, see the [Integration testing][] page.

### How do I internationalize a web app?

This isn’t any different than [internationalizing a Flutter mobile app][].

### How do I deploy a web app?

See [Preparing a web app for release][].
Expand All @@ -163,21 +139,13 @@ See [Preparing a web app for release][].

Not currently.

### How can I compare notes with others who are playing with this feature?

Check out the **#web** discussion channel on [Discord][].
Flutter engineers routinely read and respond on Discord.


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Expand All @@ -188,11 +156,8 @@ Flutter engineers routinely read and respond on Discord.
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