Question 1

How do I add FancyBottomNavigation to my Flutter app?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you need to add the dependency directly from GitHub since the pub package isn't available yet. Use the YAML snippet in the README to include it in your pubspec.yaml file, but be aware of potential versioning issues.

Question 2

What's the difference between FancyBottomNavigation and Flutter's standard bottom navigation bar?

Accepted Answer

FancyBottomNavigation offers animated circular transitions and automatic theme integration, providing a more visually appealing experience, while Flutter's native bar is simpler and more customizable for basic use but lacks these animations.

Question 3

How can I customize the colors of the navigation bar?

Accepted Answer

You can set optional attributes like circleColor, activeIconColor, or textColor directly, or rely on automatic derivation from your Flutter app's theme for a cohesive look, as explained in the theming section.

Question 4

Does FancyBottomNavigation support badges on tabs?

Accepted Answer

No, the current version does not have built-in support for badges or notifications. You would need to implement custom overlays or consider alternative packages with badge features.

Question 5

How to switch tabs programmatically in FancyBottomNavigation?

Accepted Answer

Assign a GlobalKey to the widget, then use it to access the state and call setPage(position). Refer to the example in the README (line 75) for implementation details, but note it can be error-prone for beginners.

Question 6

FancyBottomNavigation vs curved_navigation_bar: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

FancyBottomNavigation focuses on circular animations and theme integration but is limited to 4 tabs, while curved_navigation_bar offers a curved design with potentially more tabs. Choose based on your animation preference and tab count needs.

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