Messaging App

A modern, feature-rich messaging application built with Flutter that provides secure and real-time communication capabilities.

Features

Core Features

• Real-time messaging with instant message delivery
• Video and voice calls with high-quality audio/video
• End-to-end encryption for secure communications
• Push notifications for messages and calls
• Multi-device support
• Dark and light theme support

Privacy & Security

• Read receipts
• Typing indicators
• Online status visibility
• Message request controls
• Screen lock protection
• Private account options
• Sealed sender support

User Experience

• Customizable chat colors and wallpapers
• Link preview generation
• Contact photo integration
• Message archiving
• Data usage controls for media
• Notification customization
• Multi-language support

Settings & Customization

• Account management
• Appearance customization
• Notification preferences
• Privacy controls
• Data usage management
• Help and support
• Friend invitation system

Technical Stack

• Framework: Flutter
• State Management: Flutter Riverpod
• Backend Services: Firebase
  • Firebase Messaging for push notifications
  • Firebase Analytics for usage tracking
• Local Storage: Hive
• Real-time Communication: WebSocket
• Video/Audio Calls: WebRTC
• Network: Connectivity Plus for network status monitoring

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK (latest stable version)
• Dart SDK
• Android Studio / Xcode for mobile development
• Firebase project setup

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/anhkhoakz/messaging-app.git # Clone using the web URL
cd messaging-app

2. Install dependencies:

flutter pub get

3. Configure Firebase:

   • Add your google-services.json (Android) and GoogleService-Info.plist (iOS) files
   • Update Firebase configuration in lib/core/constants/firebase_options.dart

4. Run the app:

flutter run

Development

The app supports multiple environments:

• Development: flutter run --flavor development
• Staging: flutter run --flavor staging
• Production: flutter run --flavor production

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Flutter team for the amazing framework
• Firebase for backend services
• All contributors who have helped shape this project