Flash Chat iOS Application

Flash Chat is a feature-rich iOS application designed to facilitate seamless chat experiences using Firebase. The application supports real-time messaging and integrates various Firebase services to ensure smooth and efficient communication.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Requirements
• Installation
• Usage
• File Structure

Features

• Real-time Messaging: Instant messaging with Firebase Firestore.

• User Authentication: Register and login with email and password using Firebase Auth.

• Custom UI: Unique chat bubble design for sender and receiver.

• Responsive Design: Auto-adjusting UI for different screen sizes.

Requirements

• iOS 13.0+
• Xcode 11+
• A valid Firebase account

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/adnanAlKharfan/flash-chat-application.git
cd flash-chat-application

2. Install Dependencies:

Open the project in Xcode. Make sure to install all required pods by navigating to the project directory and running:

pod install

3. Firebase Configuration:

   • Download the GoogleService-Info.plist file from your Firebase project.

   • Add the GoogleService-Info.plist file to the Flash Chat iOS13 directory in Xcode.

Usage

1. Open the Project:

   Open the .xcworkspace file in Xcode.

open "Flash Chat iOS13.xcworkspace"

2. Build and Run:

   Select the target device/simulator and click on the build button in Xcode.

3. Register and Login:

   • Register with a new email and password.

   • Login with the registered credentials to start chatting.

File Structure

The project is organized into the following main directories and files:

Flash Chat iOS13/
├── Controllers/
│   ├── ChatViewController.swift
│   ├── LoginViewController.swift
│   ├── RegisterViewController.swift
│   └── WelcomeViewController.swift
├── Models/
│   └── Message.swift
├── Views/
│   ├── MessageCell.swift
│   └── MessageCell.xib
├── Assets.xcassets/
├── Info.plist
├── AppDelegate.swift
├── SceneDelegate.swift
└── GoogleService-Info.plist

Key Files

• AppDelegate.swift: Configures Firebase and keyboard manager on app launch.

• ChatViewController.swift: Handles chat functionalities and interactions with Firestore.

• LoginViewController.swift: Manages user login using Firebase Auth.

• RegisterViewController.swift: Manages user registration using Firebase Auth.

• WelcomeViewController.swift: Displays the welcome screen with navigation to login and register.

• Message.swift: Defines the message data model.

• MessageCell.swift & MessageCell.xib: Custom UI for displaying chat messages.