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Utitofon Samuel
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Building a Dynamic Gradient Tab Indicator in Flutter

Customizing UI components like tab indicators in Flutter can be an exciting journey. However, unexpected roadblocks can arise. This post shares my experience with creating a gradient tab indicator and the debugging process when it wouldn't shift with tab changes.

Code snippet of CustomTabIndicator class with bug

The culprit? A missing x-offset update. The solution involved dynamically adjusting the indicator's position based on the current tab's location using offset.dx in the _CirclePainter class.

Modified right variable

From this post, you should understand the importance of dynamic positioning for UI elements and thorough debugging practices for a flawless Flutter experience

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