ChitChat - A Chat Application

Welcome to ChitChat, a powerful chat application built using Expo React Native and Firebase. ChitChat allows users to register, log in, and chat with their friends and family in real-time. The application is designed to be user-friendly and provides seamless connectivity for vibrant communication. While the core features are implemented, a status feature is planned for future development.

Features

• User registration and login
• Real-time messaging
• User-friendly interface
• Future updates: Status feature
• Future updates: Group chats

Table of Contents

1. Installation
2. Usage
3. Technologies Used
4. Future Updates

Installation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• You have installed Node.js and npm.
• You have installed Expo CLI.
• You have an active Firebase account.

Steps

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/moinkhan07/ChitChat.git
   cd ChitChat
   

2. Install the dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Set up Firebase

• Go to the Firebase Console.
• Create a new project.
• Add a web app to your project.
• Copy the Firebase configuration object.

4. Configure Firebase in the project

• Create a firebaseConfig.js file in the root of your project and add your Firebase configuration object:

  // firebaseConfig.js
  export const firebaseConfig = {
    apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
    authDomain: "YOUR_AUTH_DOMAIN",
    projectId: "YOUR_PROJECT_ID",
    storageBucket: "YOUR_STORAGE_BUCKET",
    messagingSenderId: "YOUR_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID",
    appId: "YOUR_APP_ID",
    measurementId: "YOUR_MEASUREMENT_ID"
  };
  

5. Run the application

   expo start
   

Usage

1. Open the ChitChat app on your device.
2. Register a new account or log in with your existing credentials.
3. Start chatting with your friends and family by selecting a contact.

Technologies Used

• React Native (Expo): For building the mobile application.
• Firebase Authentication: For user registration and login.
• Firebase Firestore: For storing chat messages and user data.

Future Updates

• Status Feature: Allow users to post and view status updates similar to stories on other social media platforms.
• Group chat: Allow users to chat in group with the friend and family.
• Enhanced Notifications: Improve the push notification system for better user engagement.
• Media Sharing: Enable sharing of photos, videos, and other media within chats.
• Profile Customization: Allow users to customize their profiles with pictures and status messages.

Thank you for using ChitChat!