redis_learn

A Flutter chat application demonstrating real-time messaging using Redis.

Description

This project is a Flutter-based chat app that connects to a Redis server for real-time messaging, presence detection, and typing indicators. It uses Redis Pub/Sub channels to broadcast chat messages, typing status, and user presence. The app also stores chat history locally using Hive and manages unique client IDs with SharedPreferences.

Features

• Real-time chat messaging using Redis Pub/Sub
• User presence detection (online/offline status)
• Typing indicators for active users
• Local chat history storage with Hive database
• Persistent unique client IDs using SharedPreferences
• Cross-platform support (Android, iOS, Web, Desktop)

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK installed: Flutter Installation Guide
• Access to a Redis server (the project uses a remote Redis instance; update credentials in lib/main.dart if needed)
• An IDE such as VSCode or Android Studio

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd redis_learn

2. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get

3. Ensure the Redis server credentials in lib/main.dart are correct and accessible.

Running the App

Run the app on your desired platform:

flutter run

You can specify a device or emulator as needed.

Project Structure

• lib/main.dart - Main Flutter app source code implementing chat functionality with Redis integration.
• android/, ios/, macos/, windows/, linux/, web/ - Platform-specific files for Flutter.
• pubspec.yaml - Flutter project configuration and dependencies.

Dependencies

• redis - Redis client for Dart
• uuid - For generating unique client IDs
• shared_preferences - For storing client IDs persistently
• hive_flutter - Local database for storing chat messages

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.