Master Dynamic Dropdowns with Pagination in Flutter: A Complete Guide

Hello, Developers! , First, I want to thank you all for your love and support for my blogs. Today, I’m addressing a common issue faced by Flutter developers — implementing dynamic dropdowns with API pagination. If you’ve struggled with this, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive straight into the solution and make your dropdown implementation seamless.

Why Dynamic Dropdowns Are Challenging

Dynamic dropdowns are essential in apps requiring real-time data updates. However, implementing them with features like API pagination or multi-selection can lead to significant complexities. In this blog, I’ll guide you through building reusable dropdown components that work dynamically with APIs.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install the Required Package

First, include the dropdown_search package in your Flutter project. Open your pubspec.yaml file and add:

dependencies:
  dropdown_search: ^6.0.1

Run the following command to install it:

flutter pub get

Step 2: Create a Global Reusable Dropdown Component