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use_named_constants

Learn about the use_named_constants linter rule.

Stable
Fix available

Use predefined named constants.

Details

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Where possible, use already defined const values.

BAD:

dart
const Duration(seconds: 0); 

GOOD:

dart
Duration.zero; 

Enable

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To enable the use_named_constants rule, add use_named_constants under linter > rules in your analysis_options.yaml file:

analysis_options.yaml
yaml
linter:  rules:  - use_named_constants 

If you're instead using the YAML map syntax to configure linter rules, add use_named_constants: true under linter > rules:

analysis_options.yaml
yaml
linter:  rules:  use_named_constants: true