Android Chat Application

A simple yet powerful chat application built using Kotlin and Firebase, offering real-time messaging functionality.

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Features

• User Authentication: Secure user login and registration with Firebase Authentication.
• Real-Time Messaging: Seamless communication with Firebase Realtime Database.
• Custom Message UI: Separate designs for sent and received messages.

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How to Run

Follow these steps to get the application running on your local environment:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/frashasantoYT/Android-Chat-Application.git

2. Open in Android Studio:

   • Import the project into Android Studio.

3. Configure Firebase:

   • Add your google-services.json file to the app/ directory.
   • Set up Firebase Authentication and Realtime Database in the Firebase Console.

4. Run the App:

   • Build and run the application on an emulator or a physical device.

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Dependencies

The project uses the following dependencies:

1. Firebase Authentication: For user authentication.
2. Firebase Realtime Database: For storing and retrieving messages in real-time.
3. Android RecyclerView: For displaying chat messages in a scrollable list.

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Contributing

Contributions are highly appreciated! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes and submit a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contact

For any inquiries, feedback, or issues, feel free to reach out:

• Email: frashasanto111@gmail.com
• GitHub: @frashasantoYT