FlutterFlow developers often rely on infinite scroll for building smooth user feeds, especially in dynamic apps like social platforms or blogs. However, a common issue users face is ListView stuttering or jumping when scrolling upward. While downward scroll loading works fine, moving back up causes a jarring jump to the top of the previously loaded content. This breaks the seamless experience that users expect from modern applications.
Understanding the Problem
When infinite scroll is set from top to bottom in FlutterFlow, the ListView adds new items as the user scrolls down. But when the user scrolls back up, it doesn’t load the data in reverse order, and instead jumps to the top of the previous batch of items. This results in visual lag and a poor user experience.
Simple Solution: Use a Skeleton Loader
To smooth the scroll experience and fix this visual glitch, here’s an effective solution: Add a skeleton loading component (a placeholder of the same size as the list item card) while the new data is being fetched. This maintains the layout structure and prevents the UI from jumping.
Step-by-Step Fix
- Design a Skeleton Component that mimics the size and layout of your card.
- Replace loading indicators with this skeleton when fetching new data.
- Ensure the scroll controller keeps the current position stable while data loads.
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By implementing this fix, your FlutterFlow ListView will scroll both up and down smoothly without stuttering or jumping, enhancing overall user satisfaction.
