A Reels about Fitness videos.
Video is one of the most engaging forms of content, and Reels-style videos are particularly effective at capturing attention and keeping users hooked. By incorporating a video slider into my fitness app, I can provide users with a more dynamic and engaging experience, which can lead to increased app usage and retention.
Initial Approach
PageView and VideoPlayer: Initially, I attempted to utilize FlutterFlow's built-in PageView and VideoPlayer components to create the videos slider.
Performance Limitations: Despite achieving basic functionality, this approach faced performance issues. PageView's lack of preloading capabilities resulted in video reloading upon each page swipe, hindering a smooth video-viewing experience.
Custom PageView for Enhanced Performance
Custom PageView Implementation: To address the performance concerns, I developed a custom PageView widget capable of pre-rendering pages and preserving their states. This solution enabled seamless video playback without reloads.
VideoPlayer Enhancements: Employing the base VideoPlayer component, I implemented state management techniques to replicate the "Reels" functionality. Additionally, caching mechanisms were integrated to further optimize video performance.
Visual Enhancements
Animation Integration: To enhance user engagement, I incorporated animations into the like function, adding a touch of interactivity and visual appeal.
Result
The combination of custom widgets, video player optimization, and animation integration resulted in a high-performance video slider that replicates the popular "Reels" feature, delivering a smooth and engaging video-viewing experience for FFitness users. We don't have to waiting for video loading anymore.
All videos below is loading from remote - not local videos
Thanks for reading <3