CallbackShortcuts widget and Attributes

CallbackShortcuts widget and Attributes

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The CallbackShortcuts widget in Flutter provides a straightforward way to bind key combinations to specific callbacks without the need for Intents and Actions widgets. It simplifies the process by directly associating key bindings with callback functions, making it concise and efficient to implement.

Attributes of CallbackShortcuts Widget:

  1. bindings: This attribute is a map that links ShortcutActivators to VoidCallbacks. Each ShortcutActivator represents a key combination, and the associated VoidCallback defines the action to be performed when that key combination is triggered.

  2. child: The child attribute specifies the widget tree where the CallbackShortcuts widget will be applied. This allows you to define the scope within which the key bindings will be active.

Example Usage of CallbackShortcuts:

dartimport 'package:flutter/material.dart';

class MyWidget extends StatelessWidget {
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return CallbackShortcuts(
      bindings: <ShortcutActivator, VoidCallback>{
        const SingleActivator(LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowUp): () {
          // Handle arrow up key press
        },
        const SingleActivator(LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowDown): () {
          // Handle arrow down key press
        },
      },
      child: // Your widget tree
    );
  }
}

In this example, two key combinations are defined: pressing the arrow up key triggers a specific action, and pressing the arrow down key triggers another action. These actions are implemented within the associated callback functions.By utilizing the CallbackShortcuts widget, you can efficiently manage key bindings and their corresponding actions within your Flutter application, enhancing user interaction and experience.

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