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Dart/Flutter imo is basically a better React Native. It doesn't have 30 years of JavaScript legacy code. The problem is Google cut significant funding to Flutter, it's not clear if it'll be supported for much longer. I've built several toy apps in flutter for myself and friends. I like Flutter. But Google's lack of commitment is concerning. Dart itself feels like a safer Typescript. The tooling is just better.
If Flutter didn't exist would Dart be worth looking into? ATM It sounds like Dart w/Flutter) is good for "making native apps" and that maybe doesn't excel outside that niche?
I mostly use it in a non Flutter context and yes, incredibly strong recommendation from me there too. It’s my new default language for the past few years for a reason.