Youhow

Description

YouHow Chat App is a real-time messaging application built with Flutter for the frontend, Firebase for backend services such as authentication and database, and Agora for video and voice calling functionalities. The app provides a seamless chat experience with additional features for real-time communication and media sharing.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant text messaging with real-time updates using Firebase Firestore.
• User Authentication: Secure user authentication and registration using Firebase Auth.
• Voice and Video Calls: High-quality voice and video calling powered by Agora.
• Media Sharing: Send and receive images, videos, and other media files.
• Push Notifications: Receive notifications for new messages and calls.
• User-Friendly Interface: Modern and responsive UI built with Flutter.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK: installation guide
• Firebase account and project set up: Firebase Console
• Agora account and project set up: Agora Console

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/youhow-chat-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd youhow-chat-app

3. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get

4. Set up Firebase:

   • Go to the Firebase Console and create a new project.
   • Add an Android/iOS app to your Firebase project and download the google-services.json (for Android) or GoogleService-Info.plist (for iOS).
   • Place these configuration files in the respective directories:
     • android/app/ for google-services.json
     • ios/Runner/ for GoogleService-Info.plist
   • Enable Firebase Authentication and Firestore in your Firebase project.

5. Set up Agora:

   • Go to the Agora Console, create a new project, and get the App ID.
   • Add your Agora App ID in your Flutter project. This typically involves adding the App ID to a configuration file or directly in your code where Agora is initialized.

Usage

1. Register a new account or log in with existing credentials.
2. Start a new chat by selecting a user from the contact list.
3. Send and receive messages in real-time.
4. Initiate voice or video calls using the Agora integration.
5. Share media files easily within the chat.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository, create a feature branch, and submit a pull request. Ensure to follow the project's coding standards and guidelines.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Screenshots

Login/Register pages

OTP signup page

Home page and Drawer

Chat page

Calls