Chatne App

Chatne is a simple chat application built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose that allows authenticated Google users to join a single shared chat room.

🔥 Motivation

This project was initiated to explore Firebase Authentication, WebSocket, and Push Notifications. Initially focusing on building a basic chat app, I aim to expand its functionality to include person-to-person chats and options for connecting users with strangers. This ongoing development journey is driven by a passion for learning and innovation.

🛠️ Technologies

• UI: Built with Jetpack Compose and Coil for image loading.

• Architecture: Utilizes Circuit for MVI Pattern + Navigation, apply Clean Architecture principles.

• Dependency Injection: Powered by Koin.

• Firebase: Integrates Firebase Authentication for Google Sign-In and Firebase Cloud Messaging for receiving push notifications.

• Network: Utilizes Ktor Client for REST API and WebSocket communication.

• Storage: Implements Realm for offline-first chat history storage.

• Additional: Utilizes Kotlinx Datetime for easy serialize and deserialize Instant time.

📋 Features

• Intuitive Interface: Built using Jetpack Compose for a seamless chat experience.

• Google Authentication: Sign in with your Google account, with a sign-out option via your avatar.

• Single Chat Room: Connect with others in one shared space, with access to the entire chat history.

🎥 Demo

Chatne_Complete_Flow.mp4

Chatne_Notification_Flow.mp4