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Introduction to Riverpod 2.x

In this section we’ll explore the new Riverpod APIs, using our eCommerce app for reference.

Here’s what we will cover:

  • New starter project + walkthrough of the code changes
  • Riverpod Generator package: overview
  • How to convert Provider and FutureProvider to the new @riverpod syntax
  • Using code generation to overcome the limitations of the family modifier
  • How to convert StateNotifier subclasses to AsyncNotifier
  • How to check if an AsyncNotifier is mounted
  • How to write unit tests for AsyncNotifier subclasses

By the end, you’ll be able to make the most of Riverpod Generator and the most important Riverpod 2.x APIs.

What about Riverpod 3.0?

The code for this section was last updated to the syntax introduced in Riverpod 2.6.1. The videos are still showing the old syntax (only minor changes are needed).

Riverpod 3.0 was released in September 2025, introducing additional features and some breaking changes. To learn what’s changed, read: What’s new in Riverpod 3.0.

Resources

For a good high-level overview of what’s new in Riverpod 2.0, watch this video by Randal Schwartz

To learn the new APIs in-depth, read these articles from my site:

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