Provider package versus raw InheritedWidget
WHAT IT TESTS: why Provider wraps InheritedWidget. OUTLINE: it removes boilerplate, adds lifecycle disposal and scoped reads, and exposes select for granular rebuilds. RED FLAG: thinking Provider is unrelated to InheritedWidget or is its own state engine.
WHAT IT TESTS: whether you understand that Provider is a convenience layer over InheritedWidget, not a separate mechanism. ANSWER OUTLINE: raw InheritedWidget needs manual subclassing, updateShouldNotify, and an of lookup; Provider generates this, manages object creation and disposal, supports MultiProvider composition, and lets you watch, read or select values for fine-grained rebuilds. RED FLAG: claiming Provider replaces InheritedWidget entirely, or that it is a reactive store with its own change detection independent of the element tree.
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- #state-management
- #dependency-injection
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