Flutter vs MCSS

As a front-end developer, you are constantly looking for the best framework to create modern and attractive applications. Two options that have caused a sensation in the developer community are Flutter and the recently released MCSS. But which one is the best option for you and your next project?


In this article, we will compare Flutter and MCSS and highlight the key features, benefits, and drawbacks of each framework. We will cover everything from ease of use and performance to community support and compatibility with other technologies.

Flutter: An Overview

Flutter is based on the Dart programming language and allows developers to build high-performance and visually attractive applications for Android, iOS, and web platforms.

One of the key benefits of Flutter is its rich set of pre-designed widgets and UI elements. This means that developers can build beautiful and responsive user interfaces with minimal effort. Flutter also offers a flexible layout system that enables developers to create complex and dynamic designs with ease.

Flutter also boasts impressive performance, thanks to its use of the Dart programming language. Dart compiles directly to native code, which means that Flutter apps are fast and responsive. Additionally, Flutter uses a hot reload feature that enables developers to quickly test and iterate on their code without having to restart the app.

Key Features of Flutter

  • Cross-platform Development

Flutter enables developers to build applications for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and the web.

  • Fast Development Cycle

Flutter's "hot reload" feature allows developers to see changes in real-time, making the development cycle faster and more efficient.

  • Customizable UI

Flutter offers a wide range of customization options, enabling developers to create unique and custom designs for their applications.

  • High Performance

Flutter uses the Dart programming language, which is known for its high performance and fast execution.

  • Built-in Tools and Widgets

Flutter includes a rich set of built-in tools and widgets, making it easy for developers to build high-quality applications without having to rely on third-party libraries.

MCSS: An Overview

MCSS is a native app development framework that allows developers to create high-performance and visually stunning applications for iOS and Android platforms. Unlike Flutter, MCSS uses only the native languages of each operating system, which guarantees the best performance and ensures that the application integrates seamlessly with the operating system's features.


One of the key benefits of MCSS is its intuitive and straightforward syntax. It is designed to be easy to learn for developers who are already familiar with CSS, which is a widely used styling language for web development. MCSS also offers a range of pre-designed components and templates, making it easy to create visually appealing and responsive user interfaces.


In terms of performance, MCSS offers excellent performance by leveraging the unique features of each operating system. As a result, the applications built with MCSS are fast, reliable, and provide a seamless user experience. Additionally, MCSS can be easily integrated with popular IDEs like Xcode or Visual Studio, making the development process faster and more efficient.


Key Features of MCSS

Native Development

MCSS uses only the native languages of each operating system, which guarantees the best performance and ensures seamless integration with the operating system's features.


Easy to Learn

MCSS has an intuitive and straightforward syntax that is easy to learn for developers who are already familiar with CSS.


Pre-designed Components and Templates

MCSS provides a range of pre-designed components and templates, making it easy to create visually appealing and responsive user interfaces.


High Performance

By leveraging the unique features of each operating system, MCSS provides excellent performance and a seamless user experience.


Integration with Popular IDEs

MCSS can be easily integrated with popular IDEs like Xcode or Visual Studio, making the development process faster and more efficient.

What makes MCSS unique

  • Material Design Guidelines: MCSS adheres to Material Design guidelines, ensuring that the applications built with MCSS have a consistent and visually appealing design. This makes it easier for developers to create applications that are aesthetically pleasing and professional-looking, even without extensive design skills.

  • Responsive Grid System: MCSS provides developers with a responsive grid system, making it easier to build applications that are optimized for different screen sizes and devices. This ensures that applications built with MCSS are accessible and user-friendly, regardless of the device or screen size.

  • Lightweight: MCSS is a lightweight framework that does not require extensive setup or configuration, making it a fast and efficient option for building native mobile applications. This makes it a great choice for developers who are looking to get up and running quickly, without having to spend a lot of time on setup and configuration.

  • Usability.-MCSS is attached to your already developed projects using very little time, which allows you to see the results almost immediately.

Similarities

Flutter and MCSS share the following similarities:

  • Focus on User Experience

Both Flutter and MCSS prioritize the user experience, making it easier for developers to build applications that are fast, responsive, and visually appealing.

  • Help developers to build visually appealing applications

Both Flutter and MCSS provide developers with the tools and resources they need to build visually appealing applications, whether through custom design work or pre-designed UI components.

  • Emphasize performance

Both Flutter and MCSS are designed to prioritize performance, ensuring that applications built with these frameworks are fast, responsive, and provide a seamless user experience.

Cases Appear

While developing a mobile application using Flutter, developers may encounter the following cases:

  • Performance Issues

Can arise in Flutter applications due to poorly optimized widgets or heavy use of animations. Developers may need to perform optimization techniques, such as lazy loading or batching, to improve the performance of their applications.

  • Integration with Native Code

Can be challenging in Flutter applications, as the framework was designed to be self-contained and not rely on native code. Developers may need to use plugins or custom solutions to integrate with native code when necessary.

  • Complex UI Designs

Can be difficult to implement in Flutter, as the framework may not provide all of the tools necessary to create complex animations and interactions. Developers may need to invest time into learning and developing custom solutions to achieve their desired designs.

  • Learning Curve

While Flutter is designed to be easy to learn, there may be a learning curve for developers who are not familiar with the Dart programming language or the Flutter framework. Developers may need to invest time into learning the framework and familiarizing themselves with its features and capabilities.

While developing a mobile application using MCSS, developers may encounter the following cases:

  • Media Queries

In the current version Media Queries is not yet implemented.

  • Complex Animations

May be difficult to implement in MCSS, as the framework does not provide extensive tools for creating complex animations. Developers may need to use other tools to achieve their desired animations.

  • Native Mobile

MCSS only applies to the development of native mobile applications for Android and IOS.

Development procedure in the Android OS

The development procedure for Flutter and MCSS in Android Studio can be summarized as follows:

Flutter:

  • Install Flutter and the required tools, such as Dart and Android Studio.

  • Launch Android Studio and create a new Flutter project.

  • Use the Flutter framework and Dart programming language to create the UI and functionality of the app.

  • Test the app using the built-in emulator or a physical device.

  • Repeat the development and testing process until the desired functionality is achieved.

  • Package and publish the app to the app store.

MCSS:

  • Create an Android Studio project, or open your previously developed project.

  • Include the framework for your project.

  • Use the CSS.style.file to define the layout, color, and typography of the app.

  • Test the app in a mobile emulator or physical Android Device.

  • Repeat the development and testing process until the desired functionality is achieved.

  • Package the app for distribution on the app store.

In both cases, the development procedure starts with creating a new project in Android Studio. For Flutter, this project is a Flutter project and uses Dart and Flutter to create the app. For MCSS, the MCSS.style.file is used to define the style and layout of the app, making the development process faster and easier as changes can be previewed in real-time. The development and testing process is iterative, with the MCSS.style.file being written and tested until the desired functionality is achieved. Once the app is complete, it can be packaged and published to the app store.

Example

Here's an example of a simple login form implemented in both Flutter and MCSS:

In Flutter:



  1. import 'package:flutter/material.dart';  
  2.   
  3. void main() => runApp(MyApp());  
  4.   
  5. class MyApp extends StatelessWidget {  
  6.   const MyApp({super.key});  
  7.   static const String _title = 'Flutter';  
  8.   
  9.   @override  
  10.   Widget build(BuildContext context) {  
  11.     return MaterialApp(  
  12.       title: _title,  
  13.       theme: ThemeData(  
  14.           primarySwatch: Colors.blue,  
  15.           scaffoldBackgroundColor: HexColor("#2F51E5")),  
  16.       home: MyHomePage(),  
  17.     );  
  18.   }  
  19. }  
  20.   
  21. class MyHomePage extends StatefulWidget {  
  22.   const MyHomePage({super.key});  
  23.   
  24.   @override  
  25.   _MyHomePageState createState() => _MyHomePageState();  
  26. }  
  27.   
  28. class _MyHomePageState extends State<MyHomePage> {  
  29.   @override  
  30.   Widget build(BuildContext context) {  
  31.     return Scaffold(  
  32.       appBar: AppBar(  
  33.         title: Text('Flutter'),  
  34.       ),  
  35.       body: Center(  
  36.         child: Column(  
  37.           mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.start,  
  38.           children: <Widget>[  
  39.             Padding(  
  40.               padding: const EdgeInsets.only(  
  41.                 left: 20,  
  42.                 top: 30,  
  43.                 right: 20,  
  44.                 bottom: 0,  
  45.               ),  
  46.               child: TextField(  
  47.                 textAlign: TextAlign.center,  
  48.                 style: TextStyle(color: Colors.white),  
  49.                 decoration: InputDecoration(  
  50.                     hintText: 'USER',  
  51.                     hintStyle: TextStyle(color: Colors.white)),  
  52.               ),  
  53.             ),  
  54.             Padding(  
  55.               padding: const EdgeInsets.only(  
  56.                 left: 20,  
  57.                 top: 30,  
  58.                 right: 20,  
  59.                 bottom: 0,  
  60.               ),  
  61.               child: TextField(  
  62.                 textAlign: TextAlign.center,  
  63.                 style: TextStyle(color: Colors.white),  
  64.                 decoration: InputDecoration(  
  65.                     hintText: 'PASSWORD',  
  66.                     hintStyle: TextStyle(color: Colors.white)),  
  67.               ),  
  68.             ),  
  69.             Padding(  
  70.               padding: const EdgeInsets.only(  
  71.                 left: 20,  
  72.                 top: 70,  
  73.                 right: 20,  
  74.                 bottom: 0,  
  75.               ),  
  76.               child: ElevatedButton(  
  77.                 style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(  
  78.                     minimumSize: Size.fromHeight(40),  
  79.                     backgroundColor: HexColor(  
  80.                         "#E9BC6B")   
  81.                     ),  
  82.                 onPressed: () {},  
  83.                 child: Text('Login'),  
  84.               ),  
  85.             ),  
  86.             Padding(  
  87.               padding: const EdgeInsets.only(  
  88.                 left: 10,  
  89.                 top: 10,  
  90.                 right: 1,  
  91.                 bottom: 0,  
  92.               ),  
  93.               child: SwitchListTile(  
  94.                 tileColor: HexColor("#2F51E5"),  
  95.                 activeColor: HexColor("#808080"),  
  96.                 title: const Text('Remember Me'),  
  97.                 value: false,  
  98.                 onChanged: (bool? value) {  
  99.                   setState(() {});  
  100.                 },  
  101.               ),  
  102.             ),  
  103.           ],  
  104.         ),  
  105.       ),  
  106.     );  
  107.   }  
  108. }  
  109.   
  110. // Converts hex string to color  
  111. class HexColor extends Color {  
  112.   static int _getColor(String hex) {  
  113.     String format = "FF" +  hex.toUpperCase().replaceAll("#", "");  
  114.     return int.parse(format, radix: 16);  
  115.   }  
  116.   
  117.   HexColor(final String hex) : super(_getColor(hex));  
  118. }  


In MCSS:


  1. .linearExI {    
  2.   background-color: #2F51E5;    
  3.   padding-left: 80px;    
  4.   padding-right: 80px;    
  5.   padding-top: 100px;    
  6. }    
  7. .edittextExI {    
  8.   color: white;    
  9.   background-color: #2F51E5;    
  10.   text-transform: uppercase;    
  11.   text-align: center;    
  12.   border-color: #FFFFFF;    
  13.   border-width: 5px;    
  14.   text-transform: capitalize;    
  15. }    
  16. .buttonExI {    
  17.   text-align: justify;    
  18.   text-transform: capitalize;    
  19.   color: navy;    
  20.   background-color: #E9BC6B;    
  21.   font-size: 80px;    
  22.   font-weight: bold;    
  23. }    
  24. .switchI {    
  25.   font-size: 70px;    
  26.   background-color: red;    
  27.   thumb-color: #CBC8C4;    
  28.   color: white;    
  29. }    
  30. Statusbar {    
  31.   background: #152466;    
  32. }    
  33. ActionBar {    
  34.   background: #152466;    
  35. }    


As can be seen, the MCSS implementation is significantly shorter and easier to understand, as it requires fewer lines of code to achieve the same result. In addition, the code is easier to maintain and debug, as it does not require in-depth knowledge of the framework as in the case of Flutter. This can result in a faster development process, as less time is spent understanding the framework and more time can be spent creating the application.


Conclusion

While Flutter offers cross-platform development and a rich set of pre-designed widgets, MCSS provides an elegant and efficient solution for native app development. By leveraging the unique features of each operating system, MCSS allows developers to create high-performance and visually stunning applications. As the demand for native app development continues to grow, frameworks like MCSS will become even more valuable, providing developers with a powerful tool to create robust and seamless applications quickly and efficiently.


With MCSS you can include the Framework to your previously developed Native Android or iOS applications. With Flutter, you must start a new project. 


To try MCSS you don't need much knowledge of CSS and in a short time you can include the Framework to your native project already developed on both Android and iOS. To try Flutter you need to learn the language,  understanding the language and creating a new project from scratch will obviously take a lot more time.


To develop an application in Flutter, the programmer must learn a new language called DART, install the entire development environment and start a new project. But with MCSS you can apply pre-predicted styles in a much shorter time and use the Android or IOS development environment that you already know.

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