how to assign string to Directory flutter code example

Example 1: write and read to file in flutter

Future<File> get _localFile async {
  final path = await _localPath;
  return File('$path/counter.txt');
}

Example 2: write and read to file in flutter

Future<int> readCounter() async {
  try {
    final file = await _localFile;

    // Read the file.
    String contents = await file.readAsString();

    return int.parse(contents);
  } catch (e) {
    // If encountering an error, return 0.
    return 0;
  }
}