It is not neccessary, but advised to install Android Studio for Flutter. It makes it very easy to install and configure all the settings etc. What you definitely need is the Android SDK and JDK. You can definitely install and run flutter without Android Studio (you can also use Visual Studio).
Read moreCan I learn Flutter without learning Android?
Mobile, web or desktop development is not required to learn flutter , but if you have experience in developing applications for other platforms then you can learn flutter very faster. Flutter has very brief documentation for the developers who are from another platform like Android, iOS, React Native or Web.
Read moreIs Flutter easier than Android?
Android studio and Gradle both make it easy to run tests on your applications. On the other hand, flutter’s testing tools are robust and well-suited for the unit, widget, and testing and integration of mobile apps. So, Android studio is easy as compared to flutter .
Read moreShould an Android developer learn Flutter?
Whether you love or hate Flutter, as a native Android Developer, you should definitely try out Flutter and Dart to understand their true powers . Whether Flutter will replace native Android, still remains a question.
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