Using the ! operator in Dart can be a risky shortcut, as it can cause unexpected app failures if not handled carefully.Online converters often use the ! operator blindly when generating model classes from JSON, leading to potential runtime crashes.It is recommended to handle missing keys using the ?? operator to prevent app crashes and ensure a smoother user experience.A solution to avoid using the non-null assertion operator (!) carelessly is by adding a dev dependency called avoid_non_null_assertion_operator.