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Execute long-running tasks in background isolates to keep the UI responsive. Use when performing heavy computations, parsing large datasets, or choosing between async/await and isolates.

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Dart Concurrency and Isolates

Priority: P1 (HIGH)

Core Concepts

Dart uses a single-threaded event loop. All Flutter code runs on the Main Isolate by default. Blocking it causes jank.

  • async/await: For non-blocking I/O (network, file). The event loop continues while waiting.
  • Isolates: Dart's lightweight threads with isolated memory. Communicate via message passing only.

Decision Matrix

ConditionApproach
I/O bound (HTTP, database)async/await on Main Isolate
CPU-bound, < 16msasync/await on Main Isolate
CPU-bound, one-off heavy taskIsolate.run()
Continuous background processingIsolate.spawn() with ports

Workflow: Offloading Heavy Computation

  • 1. Identify the CPU-bound operation blocking the UI.
  • 2. Extract computation into a standalone top-level or static function.
  • 3. Ensure the function accepts exactly one argument (Isolate constraint).
  • 4. Call Isolate.run(() => myFunction(data)).
  • 5. await the result on the Main Isolate.

Workflow: Long-Lived Worker Isolate

  • 1. Create a ReceivePort on the Main Isolate.
  • 2. Spawn worker with Isolate.spawn(entryPoint, mainPort.sendPort).
  • 3. In worker, create its own ReceivePort and send its SendPort back.
  • 4. Store worker's SendPort for bidirectional communication.
  • 5. Close ports and kill isolate on dispose.

See examples for complete code.

Anti-Patterns

  • No JSON parsing on Main Isolate: Large JSON decoding (>1MB) blocks frames. Use Isolate.run.
  • No shared mutable state: Isolates cannot share memory. Pass data via messages.
  • No FutureBuilder in build without caching: FutureBuilder re-fires on every rebuild if the future is created inline.

Verification

  • No frame drops during heavy computation (check with DevTools).
  • Worker isolates are disposed when no longer needed.
  • flutter test passes.

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