LinkUp - A Modern Chatting Application

LinkUp is a feature-rich chatting application developed using Flutter and Dart, enabling seamless communication with advanced functionality and user-friendly design.

Features

User Account Management

• Create Account: Users can register using their personal information and upload a profile picture.
• Email Verification: A verification email is sent to the user's Gmail account. Once verified, the account is created.
• Remember Me: Users can enable the "Remember Me" option for faster logins without typing credentials.
• Forgot Password: Reset password functionality via email.
• Login/Logout: Secure login and logout features.

Customization

• App Color Themes: Users can personalize the app by changing the entire color scheme.
• Profile Management:
  • Update profile picture and personal information.
  • Change password from the profile settings.

Social Features

• User Profiles: View other users' information and profile pictures.
• Contact Options: Call users using their phone number or email them directly from the app.
• Friend Requests:
  • Send and accept friend requests.
  • Become friends and start messaging after request approval.
• Blocking Users: Block unwanted users to restrict communication.

Messaging

• Chat Functionality:
  • Message only with friends.
  • Send text, images, and documents.
  • Message editing, deletion (for sender or everyone), and copying.
• Message Status:
  • Real-time updates for Sent, Delivered, and Seen status.
  • View message info, including sent, delivered, and seen timestamps.
• Unread Marker: Mark friend's last message as unread.
• Conversation Management:
  • Delete entire conversations.
  • Check online status of friends if their active status is enabled.

Real-Time Features

• Friend's Active Status: View if friends are online or offline.

Screenshots

Below are screenshots showcasing key features of LinkUp:

• Registration
• Login
• Chat Interface
• Message Editing
• Profile Settings
• Friend Requests

Login, Registration, Forget Password

Navigation View, App Color Theme

Edit Profile, Reset Password, Search People

Requests Sent, Friend Requests, Blocked Contacts

User's Profile, Friend's Profile, Chats

Chat Interface, Message Options, Message Information

Edit Message, Image Download, Document Download

Technologies Used

• Flutter: For cross-platform app development.
• Dart: Programming language for Flutter.
• Firebase: Recommended for backend services like:
  • Authentication
  • Real-time Database
  • Storage

How It Works

Sign Up

• Enter personal details and upload a profile picture.
• Verify email to activate the account.

Messaging

• Send text, images, and documents to friends.
• Edit, delete, and manage messages.
• View real-time message statuses and timestamps.

Friends Management

• Send and accept friend requests.
• Block or unblock users as needed.

Profile Customization

• Update profile picture and information.
• Change password or reset it via email.

Contact

I'm here to assist you on your journey with the LinkUp - A Modern Chatting Application. If you need help or want to share feedback, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].

Author

Israt Tasnim Esha
Year: 2024