Chat App

Welcome to Chat App, a real-time messaging application built using Flutter for the frontend and Firebase for the backend.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up, login, and logout with Firebase Authentication.
• Real-Time Messaging: Send and receive messages instantly.
• User List: View a list of users you've had conversations with.
• Search Feature: Find users to start a new chat.
• Responsive Design: Seamless experience across different screen sizes.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK: Install Flutter
• Firebase project setup: Firebase Setup Guide

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/chat-app.git  
   cd chat-app  

2. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get  

3. Set up Firebase for the project:

   • Add google-services.json (for Android) to the android/app directory.
   • Add GoogleService-Info.plist (for iOS) to the ios/Runner directory.

4. Run the app:

   flutter run  

Usage

1. Open the app and sign up or log in with your credentials.
2. Start chatting by selecting an existing conversation or searching for new users.
3. Enjoy seamless, real-time communication!

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Flutter (Dart)
• Backend: Firebase
  • Firebase Authentication
  • Cloud Firestore
  • Firebase Storage (optional, for media sharing)

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name  

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature-name"  

4. Push the branch:

   git push origin feature-name  

5. Open a pull request.

License

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