Create clean round button

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Building Your Own Round Button in Flutter

Sometimes, you need a button that looks just right. Creating a custom round button in Flutter gives you full control over its style and behavior.

Why Go Custom?

Standard buttons are great, but a custom widget lets you define every detail, like shape, border, color, and tap effects, exactly how you want them.

The Core Widget

The image shows a CircleButton widget. This is a custom class we create to hold all the properties and logic for our round button.

Understanding the Code

Inside the build method, several widgets work together:

This structure allows you to create a consistent, reusable round button component throughout your app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this custom widget for?

It's for creating a specific style of round button in Flutter.

Why not just use a standard Flutter button?

Creating a custom one gives you more detailed control over appearance and behavior.

What makes the button round?

The `ClipOval` and `BoxDecoration` with `BoxShape.circle` are used for the round shape.

How do I add actions when the button is tapped?

You put your code inside the `onTap` function within the `InkWell` widget.

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