GChat is a real-time chat application built using Flutter. The application allows friends and family to have text-based conversations in real time. The backend is powered by Firebase RealTime Database for real-time communication.

GitHub Repository: GChat GitHub Repository Deployed Application for Beta Testing: Firebase App Distribution APK File: Google Drive APK file

• User Signup
• User Login
• Tabbed Home Screen with Chat Tab
• List of Users
• Real-time Text Messaging
• User Profile Information
• User Logout

• Flutter SDK: Install Flutter
• Firebase Account: Create Firebase Account
• Git: Install Git

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gchat.git cd gchat

2. Install Dependencies:

   flutter pub get

3. Firebase Configuration:

   • Go to the Firebase Console.
   • Create a new project or use an existing one.
   • Add an Android/iOS/Web app to your Firebase project.
   • Download the google-services.json (for Android) or GoogleService-Info.plist (for iOS) and place it in the appropriate directory of your Flutter project.
   • For web, configure Firebase by adding the Firebase configuration keys to your web app (index.html or firebase.js).

4. Environment Configuration:

   • Setup environment configuration for exposing the app to different values based on its current environment.
   • Create environment-specific files like config_dev.dart, config_prod.dart, etc., and ensure they are correctly referenced in your code. flutter run --dart-define=ENV=development flutter run --dart-define=ENV=production flutter run --dart-define=ENV=staging

NB: This was not implemented because the Firebase plugin was used for this project. This config works best using API integration.

5. Run the App:

   flutter run

1. Build the Web App:

   flutter build web

2. Deploy to Firebase Hosting:

   • Install Firebase CLI: npm install -g firebase-tools
   • Login to Firebase: firebase login
   • Initialize Firebase Hosting: firebase init hosting
   • Deploy: firebase deploy

1. Build the APK:

   flutter build apk

2. Upload the APK:

   • Upload the APK to Google Play Console or any other Android distribution platform.

1. Build the IPA:

   flutter build ios

2. Upload the IPA:

   • Upload the IPA to Apple App Store Connect using Xcode or Application Loader.

• provider: State management
• firebase_database: Real-time database and communication
• http: Network requests
• localstorage: Local-web database management

For any queries or further information, please contact:

• Name: Fortune David
• Email: fortunedavidchigozirim@gmail.com