What is release mode and when do you use it?

Release mode is a compilation mode in Flutter that optimizes the app for deployment and maximum performance. It is used when you are ready to release your app to the app stores or distribute it to users. Here are the key points about release mode:

• Debugging information is stripped out and assertions are disabled, resulting in a smaller binary size and faster startup and execution times[1][2].
• Compilation is optimized for fast startup, fast execution, and small package sizes[2].
• Debugging is disabled, so tools like the Observatory debugger and profiler are not available[4].
• Service extensions are disabled[2].
• For web apps, the build is minified and tree shaking is performed[2].

To run your Flutter app in release mode, you can use the following command:

flutter run --release[1][2]

Your IDE also supports running in release mode. For example, in Android Studio you can use the **Run > Run.....