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React Native Expo App with Firebase Backend

This project is a mobile application developed using React Native and Expo, with a backend powered by Firebase. The app includes user authentication features, allowing users to sign in and sign out using their email and password.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-in and sign-out functionality using Firebase Authentication.
• Real-time Messaging: Chat functionality powered by Firebase Firestore, enabling real-time communication between users.
• Responsive UI: A user-friendly interface designed with React Native components and styled for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Navigation: Smooth navigation experience using expo router.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ThilinaJayamal/live-chat-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd live-chat-app

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

   npx expo install firebase

4. Set up Firebase:
   • Create a Firebase project in the Firebase Console.
   • Add your Firebase configuration to a .env file in the root directory.

   API_KEY=your-api-key
   AUTH_DOMAIN=your-auth-domain
   PROJECT_ID=your-project-id
   STORAGE_BUCKET=your-storage-bucket
   MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your-messaging-sender-id
   APP_ID=your-app-id

5. Start the development server:

   npm start

Usage

• Sign In: Users can sign in using their email and password.
• Sign Out: Users can securely sign out of their account.
• Chat: Users can send and receive messages in real-time.

Screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any improvements or bug fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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