ChatClique Android App

ChatClique is a chatting Android app that allows users to connect with each other and engage in real-time conversations. It provides a seamless interface for communication and social interaction.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Prerequisites
• Quick Start
• Firebase Setup
• Running the App
• Troubleshooting

Features

• Splash Screen: Displays a visually appealing loading screen when the app launches.
• Login Page: Enter username and password. Uses Firebase Authentication for credential verification.
• Signup Page: Create new account with username, email, and password. Firebase handles account creation.
• Home Page: Central hub after login with access to all app functionalities.
• Settings: Customize notification preferences, display options, and account information.
• Logout: Securely removes credentials and returns to login page.
• Image Uploading: Select images from gallery and share in chat conversations.
• Real-time Chatting: Search users, send/receive text messages in real-time.
• Message Deletion: Long-press any message to delete it from conversation.

Prerequisites

• Android Studio (latest stable version)
• Android SDK (API level 24+)
• Firebase account and project
• Physical Android device or emulator (API 24+)

Quick Start

# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/snehil21/ChatClique.git
cd ChatClique

# 2. Open in Android Studio
# File > Open > Select ChatClique folder

Firebase Setup

1. Go to Firebase Console
2. Create new project or select existing one
3. Add Android app:
   • Package name: com.yourpackage.chatclique (check app/build.gradle)
   • Download google-services.json
4. Place google-services.json in app/ folder
5. Enable Authentication (Email/Password) and Realtime Database
6. Update security rules in Firebase Console:

{
  "rules": {
    ".read": "auth != null",
    ".write": "auth != null"
  }
}

Running the App

1. Open project in Android Studio
2. Sync Gradle files
3. Connect device or start emulator (API 24+)
4. Click Run (green play button)
5. App launches with splash screen → login/signup → home page

Troubleshooting

• Firebase config error: Verify google-services.json location and package name
• Build fails: Clean project (Build > Clean Project) then rebuild
• Auth fails: Check Firebase Authentication enabled and security rules
• Emulator issues: Use physical device or ensure emulator has Google Play Services

Repository