can I use flutter in a normal pc with minimal specification ?

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Actually I have a low configuration can I use flutter in my deice ? My device is hp core i5 8th gen.

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Actually I have a low configuration can I use flutter in my deice ? My device is hp core i5 8th gen.

Yes, you most definitely can... at the moment, i use an M1, macbook pro, but i started flutter on a config less than yours.

I started flutter with a "HP, core i5, 6th gen, 8gb ram PC".
it had times when it would lag, but if you clear up just enough memory, you could absolutely manage...

TIP: don't code with Android studio with your PC config, it could cost a lot of cpu usage

[Keller896]

Yes, you can use Flutter on a PC with minimal specifications, but performance may be affected. It's important to ensure you have at least 8GB of RAM and a decent processor. If your PC struggles with memory, I recommend using Mem Reduct to free up RAM, as it can help keep your system running smoothly while developing with Flutter.

[habeshacoder]

Absolutely! I started my Flutter journey two years ago on an HP EliteBook 840 G1 with the following specs:

RAM: 8 GB
Processor: Intel Core i5 at 2.00 GHz
Storage: 500 GB HDD

It worked fine for me! Later, I upgraded the RAM to 12 GB, and the performance improved significantly. So yes, you can definitely use Flutter on a normal PC with minimal specifications!

[astrokachi]

How did you manage memory with this set up on this machine?

[sidhant947]

I would suggest to move to Linux , that'll help a lot as you can test apps in linux and most of testing can be done via linux app. Use Swap if necessary.

[Piyushbhatt7]

Yes, you can use Flutter on a normal PC with minimal specifications, but the performance may be limited, especially for tasks like running the emulator or handling larger projects. Here are the minimum and recommended requirements:

Minimum System Requirements:
Operating System:
Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
macOS (Catalina or later)
Linux (64-bit)
RAM:
At least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB is better for smoother performance).
Processor:
Intel/AMD processor (dual-core or better).
Storage:
5-10 GB free space (for Flutter SDK and project files).
SSD is preferred but not mandatory.
Graphics:
Integrated GPU (may struggle with emulators; consider using a physical device for testing).
Development Tools:
VS Code or Android Studio (Android Studio requires more resources).

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[Arefin994]

yes of course you can. Can you tell me your device specification so i can give you more insight??

[Jaga0001]

Absolutely, you can use Flutter on your device. An HP laptop with a Core i5 8th Gen processor is perfectly fine for Flutter development. i5 8th gen is good enough for Flutter and Android Studio or VS Code. Ideally, 8GB or more is recommended. If you have 4GB, it might still work, but you’ll notice slowdowns, especially when running emulators.

[1Thef0x]

the minimum to run is
Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

Disk Space: At least 1.64 GB (excluding disk space for IDE/tools)

RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB or more recommended for better performance)

Processor: A basic dual-core CPU can run Flutter, but a faster CPU is better for compiling and emulation

PowerShell 5.0 or newer

Git for Windows for command line tools

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[creeperwanhman]

Yes

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Your PC (HP Core i5 8th Gen) is suitable for Flutter development, but having at least 8GB RAM and an SSD is recommended for better performance. Use a lightweight IDE like VS Code and test on a real device instead of an emulator. Close background apps to improve performance. For Flutter tutorials and updates, visit www.suraheyaseen.com.

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