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# [Widget testing when your app needs access to directories.](https://remelehane.dev/widget-testing-when-your-app-needs-access-to-directories-2c9c7aa73b8a?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Many times in an application you would have a need to store files, temporarily or even permanently. For this, you are probably going to be using path\_provider, however, those methods are not going to simply work when running a widget test. Thankfully...

Jul 27, 2020 · 2 min read · remelehane.dev  
Updated Jul 12, 2021  
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