Why Cubit Falls Short: The Hidden Pitfalls of Flutter’s Simplest State Management

When you’re creating a Flutter app, one of the key decisions you’ll have to make is how to manage the state of your app. There are a lot of options out there, and if you’ve looked at the Bloc library, you’ve probably come across Cubit. At first glance, Cubit seems like a great option: it’s lightweight, easy to use, and removes some of the complexity by allowing you to manage state directly through functions without the need for events. For smaller applications or simpler projects, this simplicity can be a big advantage.

But as your application grows, so do its challenges. What starts out as a clean and simple solution can quickly become a mess if you’re not careful. Cubit’s simplicity can become a limitation, especially when you start working with more complex features, asynchronous operations, or if you are part of a larger team where a clear structure is crucial.

In this article, I want to share some of the reasons why Cubit might not always be the best choice for managing state in your Flutter application. While it has its strengths, it’s important to understand where it can fall short, especially if your application is growing or you’re looking for something more scalable and maintainable in the long term.