When Very Good Ventures (VGV) first introduced Dart Frog, it was more than just a new web backend framework — it was a statement.
A statement that Dart could go full stack.
A statement that building APIs in Dart could be clean, modular, and testable.
A statement that Dart deserves to live beyond Flutter.
🚀 The Vision That Sparked It All
Born out of VGV’s strong engineering culture, Dart Frog was idealized to provide a batteries-included backend experience for Flutter developers and Dart enthusiasts. From its clean file-based routing, to its testability and extensibility, Dart Frog filled a long-missing gap in the ecosystem.
It didn’t try to be another bloated framework — it focused on developer experience, performance, and test-first APIs.
🌱 Building It to Greatness
VGV nurtured Dart Frog with precision and intention. They released consistent updates, wrote in-depth documentation, and integrated the framework deeply into their own client projects. This led to:
- Increased adoption within the Flutter community
- Contributions from open source developers worldwide
- Real-world proof that you can ship full-stack apps with Dart
But then came a silent shift…
⏸ The Pause — and a Concerned Community
As time passed, many of the original maintainers of Dart Frog moved on from VGV. Updates slowed. Issues lingered longer. And the community — still passionate — began to raise concerns about long-term sustainability.
Many developers (including myself) asked the big question:
What’s the future of Dart Frog without its original creators?
🔁 The Community Rises — A New Home is Born
It turns out, VGV was listening.
In a move that reflects the true spirit of open source, VGV officially transferred Dart Frog to the new Dart Frog GitHub Organization — owned and maintained by the community.
This means:
- Development no longer depends on a single company
- Decisions are made transparently
- New maintainers and contributors can emerge from anywhere
💡 Why Dart Frog Still Matters — Now More Than Ever
Dart Frog is more than alive — it’s evolving in the hands of passionate developers who care about its future.
And if you’re still wondering if it’s worth learning, here’s why the answer is a solid YES:
✅ Full Stack with One Language
Use Dart for your mobile, web, and backend. Share models. Share logic. Reduce bugs.
✅ Developer Experience First
Hot reload, middleware, and a focus on testing make building backends fun and productive.
✅ Lightweight but Powerful
Dart Frog is fast. It uses Shelf under the hood but simplifies the boilerplate drastically.
✅ Growing Ecosystem
From authentication, ORM adapters, to Firebase integration — the ecosystem is growing fast, and community packages are emerging every week.
🔥 Now’s the Best Time to Plug In
The Dart backend space is wide open. By learning Dart Frog now, you’re not just keeping up — you’re getting ahead.
This isn’t just about a tool — it’s about a movement. And I’m proud to be part of it.
So if you’ve been waiting to learn Dart Frog, stop waiting.
Start building.
Join the new Dart Frog organization.
And help shape the future of Dart full stack development.
For a use case, watch my video on youtube
Written by:
Ayanfe Afolabi Oluwagbenga
Founder, Build2Beyond Technologies
Full Stack Dart Advocate | Trainer | Community Builder