Valuta is a modern Android application built with Flutter that provides real-time exchange rate information and seamless currency conversion. Featuring a clean Material 3 design, the app is designed to be fast, responsive, and user-friendly.
This project was developed as a final submission for the Dicoding course: "Belajar Membuat Aplikasi Flutter untuk Pemula".
- Live Exchange Rates: View up-to-date exchange rates for hundreds of currencies based on a customizable base currency.
- Instant Converter: A dedicated calculator to convert values between any two global currencies instantly.
- Smart Search: Easily find currencies by their code (e.g., USD, IDR) or full name using the integrated search filter.
- Responsive UI: The interface adapts to various screen sizes and orientations, ensuring a consistent experience on phones and tablets.
- Reliable Data Fetching: Utilizes a primary and fallback API mechanism to ensure data availability even if one server is down.
- Modern Typography: Integrated with Google Fonts for a premium look and feel.
- Framework: Flutter (v3.38.5)
- Language: Dart (v3.10.4)
- UI Design: Material 3
- Key Libraries:
http: For handling API requests.intl: For number and currency formatting.google_fonts: For custom typography.
- API Source: fawazahmed0/exchange-api
Ensure you have the Flutter SDK installed and configured on your machine.
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/valuta.git cd valuta -
Install Dependencies Fetch the required packages defined in
pubspec.yaml:flutter pub get
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Run the Application Connect an Android device or start an emulator, then run:
flutter run
To generate a production-ready APK file, follow these steps:
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Open your terminal in the project root directory.
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Run the build command:
flutter build apk --release
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Once the process is complete, you can find the APK file at:
build/app/outputs/flutter-apk/app-release.apk
lib/services/: Contains the API logic and data fetching service (currency_api.dart).lib/screens/: Contains the UI for Home (Rates), Converter, and About pages.lib/theme.dart: Global theme configuration including colors, fonts, and component styles.lib/main.dart: The entry point of the application and navigation logic.
This application is intended for educational purposes only. The exchange rate data is sourced from a free public API and may not be 100% accurate or reflect real-time market rates used by official financial institutions. It should not be used as a primary reference for actual financial transactions.