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Adding functions inside model breaks MVVM or SOLID principles in Dart / Flutter

In Dart we add methods like toJson() and Model.fromJson() inside model, does this breaks MVVM or SOLID principles?

Solution

  • No, it doesn't, it's totally the opposite, it's recommended to set model JSON converters factories and methods of a model inside its implementation.

    check this:

    JSON and serialization

    the goal of those methods is to handle serializing your model, to make your life easier when working with APIs, and external data...

    I would say that what's not a good practice, is to try to handle JSON serialization inside your business logic.