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Build a Chat App with React Native, Firebase, and Socket.IO

PROJECT


Build a Chat App with React Native, Firebase, and Socket.IO

In this project, we will learn to create a chat application with React Native and Socket.IO. We will use Redux and Firebase for state management and data storage.

Build a Chat App with React Native, Firebase, and Socket.IO

You will learn to:

Develop an application using React Native.

Use React hooks to manage local states and handle side effects.

Use Redux to manage the global state.

Use Firebase in a React Native application.

Use Socket.IO to facilitate real-time communication in a mobile application.

Create and style user interface components for a visually appealing application.

Skills

State Management

Mobile Application Development

UI Design

Firebase

Socket Programming

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the fundamentals of React, Redux, and React Native

Familiarity with React Native components and their usage

Familiarity with navigation, state management concepts, and React Hooks

Understanding of Firebase, Firebase authentication, and Firestore database

Familiarity with Socket.IO

Technologies

Expo

Redux

Firebase

Socket.IO

React Native

Project Description

This project aims to develop a chat application using React Native, Redux, Firebase, and the Socket.IO library. We’ll use React Native components, including React hooks, Redux, Firebase authentication, and the Firestore database to develop the chat application.

The chat application will allow users to engage in one-on-one conversations with other users in real time. The users will also be able to see the online status of other users. Moreover, typing indicators within the chat interface will also be visible to the users. Furthermore, the chat application will allow users to clear or delete a particular chat. Lastly, the users can see the list of users they’ve previously conversed with. Additionally, the application will maintain and persist the users’ chat history.

After completing this project, we will gain proficiency in React Native application development and enhance our ability to create interactive chat applications.

Project Tasks

1

Introduction

Task 0: Get Started

Task 1: Run the Application

Task 2: Open the Application in a Mobile View

2

Set Up Connections

Task 3: Set Up User Connections (Server)

Task 4: Set Up User Connections (Client)

3

Design User Interface for Available Users and Chat Screen

Task 5: Display Available Users

Task 6: Show the Online Status

Task 7: Design UI for an Individual Chat Screen

4

Implement Chat Features

Task 8: Send and Receive Messages

Task 9: Display Messages

Task 10: Store Messages in the Firestore Database

Task 11: Display Typing Indicators

Task 12: Design UI for Clear and Delete Chat Functionalities

Task 13: Implement the Clear Chat Functionality

Task 14: Implement the Delete Chat Functionality

Task 15: Display Ongoing Chats

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