Consistency in coding conventions is key to maintaining a readable and maintainable codebase. For Flutter projects, the following conventions are recommended, building upon the foundational principles we’ve discussed today.

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    Use Dart as the Primary Programming Language

    Dart is the programming language used by Flutter. It’s designed for UI and supports both strong and weak typing. Here’s a basic class definition example in Dart:
class Person {
  final String name;
  final int age;

  Person(this.name, this.age);

  void sayHello() {
    print('Hello, my name is $name and I am $age years old.');
  }
}

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    Prefer Named Routes for Navigation

    When navigating between screens, use named routes as they make the code more readable and easier to maintain. 
Navigator.of(context).pushNamed('/details-screen');

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    Utilize Provider for State Management

    Provider is a recommended approach for state management in Flutter. It helps in efficiently managing the app’s state and facilitates communication between different parts of the app. 
ChangeNotifierProvider(
  create: (context) => Model(),
  child: WidgetThatUsesModel(),
);

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    Employ async/await Syntax for Asynchronous Operations

    Just like in TypeScript, the async/await syntax in Dart simplifies asynchronous code, making it more readable and less prone to errors. 
Future<void> fetchUserData(String userId) async {
  try {
    final response = await http.get(Uri.parse('/api/users/$userId'));
    final data = jsonDecode(response.body);
    print(data);
  } catch (error) {
    print('Error fetching user data: $error');
  }
}

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    Document Code and Utilize Comments Appropriately

    Good code documentation and comments are non-negotiable. Especially document public APIs and any complex logic that isn’t immediately obvious.
By adhering to these coding conventions and the practices we’ve discussed today, your Flutter project will be robust, maintainable, and scalable, facilitating a collaborative and efficient development process.