ChatsApp - Cross Platform Flutter Chat Application

Description

ChatsApp is a versatile cross-platform chat application built with Flutter. It offers both global and private chat functionalities, enabling users to communicate seamlessly. The app is backed by Cloud Firestore, ensuring real-time updates. User authentication is handled securely using Firebase's email and password authentication. State management is efficiently managed using the Provider library.

Features

• Global and Private Chats: Engage in both public group discussions and private one-on-one conversations with other users.

• Real-time Updates: Cloud Firestore ensures that messages and chats are updated in real-time, providing a seamless chatting experience.

• Firebase Authentication: Users can create accounts and log in securely using Firebase's email and password authentication system.

• Cross-platform: The app is built using Flutter, making it compatible with both Android and iOS platforms.

• Efficient State Management: Provider library is used for efficient state management, ensuring smooth performance.

Getting Started

To run ChatsApp on your local environment, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

  git clone https://github.com/shivam-kumar-shah/chats_app_flutter && cd chats_app_flutter

3. Install the required dependencies using:

   flutter pub get

3. Start the app on your preferred emulator or connected device using:

  flutter run

Building the Application

To build the chatsApp, follow these instructions:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.

2. Navigate to the project directory:

  cd /path/to/chats_app_flutter

3. To build a smaller bundle size optimized for specific device architectures, use the following command:

   flutter build --split-per-abi

This command will generate separate APK files for different device architectures (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, etc.). This is recommended for reducing the app size.

4. If you prefer a larger bundle that is architecture-independent, use the following command:

  flutter build

This command will generate a single APK file that can run on various device architectures. Keep in mind that this option may result in a larger app size.

5. After the build process is complete, you can find the generated APK files in the build/app/outputs/flutter-apk directory.

Usage

ChatsApp provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for seamless communication. Users can create accounts, join global chats, and initiate private conversations with others. Real-time updates ensure that messages are delivered instantly.

Technologies Used

• Flutter
• Firebase (Firestore, Authentication)
• Provider (State Management)

Screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, bug fixes, or improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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Happy Coding! 🚀