What is the purpose of the dispose() method in a StatefulWidget?

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**`dispose()`** is a **lifecycle method** called exactly **once** when a StatefulWidget is **removed from the widget tree**. It's used to **clean up resources** like AnimationControllers, streams, and listeners to prevent memory leaks.

What is the purpose of the dispose() method in a StatefulWidget?

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