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- term: "Embedder"
short_description: |-
The platform-specific component that coordinates with the operating system
and manages the Flutter engine.
long_description: |-
The _embedder_ provides the entrypoint for a Flutter app.
It coordinates with the underlying operating system to access
services like rendering surfaces, accessibility, and input.
It also manages the message event loop.
The embedder is written in a language appropriate for the platform,
such as Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift/Objective-C for iOS/macOS,
and C++ for Windows and Linux.
related_links:
- text: "Architectural overview: The Embedder"
link: "/resources/architectural-overview#platform-embedding"
type: "doc"
- text: "Flutter on embedded devices"
link: "/embedded"
type: "doc"
labels:
- "architecture"
- "engine"

- term: "Engine"
short_description: |-
The portable runtime for Flutter apps.
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