diff --git a/read.md b/read.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..47e0983 --- /dev/null +++ b/read.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +This repository contains the source code for a WhatsApp clone for Android, built using Kotlin and Firebase as a BaaS (Backend as a Service). + +The app allows users to send and receive messages, create and join groups, and view their chat history. It also uses Firebase Authentication to sign in users and Firebase Cloud Messaging to send push notifications. + +To get started, clone the repository and install the dependencies using the following commands: + +This repository contains the source code for a WhatsApp clone for Android, built using Kotlin and Firebase as a BaaS (Backend as a Service). + +The app allows users to send and receive messages, create and join groups, and view their chat history. It also uses Firebase Authentication to sign in users and Firebase Cloud Messaging to send push notifications. + +To get started, clone the repository and install the dependencies using the following commands: +Once the app is installed, you can sign in using your phone number. After signing in, you will be able to see your contacts and start chatting with them. + +This is a simple clone of WhatsApp, and it does not have all of the features of the original app. However, it is a good starting point for learning how to build a messaging app using Kotlin and Firebase. + +Here are some of the topics covered in this repository: + +Android development with Kotlin +Firebase as a BaaS +Sending and receiving messages +Creating and joining groups +Viewing chat history +Firebase Authentication +Firebase Cloud Messaging +If you have any questions, please feel free to open an issue on GitHub. + +Code +The code for this project is written in Kotlin. It is divided into the following packages: + +com.codingblocks.whatsappclone: This package contains the main app code. +com.codingblocks.whatsappclone.data: This package contains the data layer for the app. +com.codingblocks.whatsappclone.ui: This package contains the UI code for the app. +The app uses the following Firebase services: + +Authentication: This service is used to sign in users. +Cloud Messaging: This service is used to send push notifications. +Readme +The README file contains the following information: + +Getting started +Features +Dependencies +Code +Issues +Contributing +Contributing +If you would like to contribute to this project, please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. + +License +This project is licensed under the MIT Licens