Chat Application

Chat is an advanced Android application built using Java, XML, and Firebase. It allows users to communicate seamlessly through text, images, calls, and more, providing a modern chat experience.

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📱 Features

🔒 User Authentication

• Phone number registration and OTP-based login.
• Secure login with Firebase Authentication.

👤 User Profile Management

• Edit your profile (name, profile image, bio).
• Change profile picture with ease.

💬 Chat Functionalities

• Send and receive text messages in real time.
• Share images during conversations.
• Upload and view statuses (similar to Stories).
• Real-time audio and phone calls.

✨ Additional Features

• Firebase-powered database for reliable and secure storage.
• User-friendly interface with fast performance.
• Many more exciting features are in development!

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💻 Technology Stack

Technology	Description
Programming	Java, XML
Database	Firebase Realtime Database
Authentication	Firebase Authentication (Phone + OTP)
UI Framework	Android XML Layouts

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before running this project, ensure you have the following installed:

1. Android Studio (latest version).
2. Firebase Project set up with Authentication and Realtime Database.

Steps to Install

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Maharab2134/Chat_Application.git

2. Open the project in Android Studio.

3. Configure Firebase:

   • Download the google-services.json file from your Firebase Console.
     • Add it to the app/ directory of your project.
     • Enable Phone Authentication in Firebase.
     • Set up Firebase Realtime Database with proper rules.

4. Build and run the app:

   • Connect your Android device or emulator.
     • Click Run to install the app.

🖼️ Screenshots

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance this project! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch:

• git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

• git commit -m "Add new feature"

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 more details.

📧 Contact

For queries or support, reach out to:

* Name: Maharab Hosen
* Email: maharab442@gmail.com
* GitHub: Maharab2134

🌟 Acknowledgements

Firebase for providing backend services.
Android Developers Community for guidance and support.
All contributors to this project.