Hello-Fiend

Hello-Fiend is an Android chat application that enables users to communicate via text messaging. It is built using Kotlin and integrates Firebase services for real-time communication and data management.

⚠️ Note: Audio and video calling features are planned but not yet implemented.

🚀 Features

• 📱 Real-time text chat
• 🔐 User authentication via Firebase Auth
• ☁️ Cloud data storage using Firebase Firestore
• 🔄 Live message syncing with Firebase Realtime Database

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Language: Kotlin (97.9%), Java (2.1%)
• Backend: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Realtime Database)
• Build System: Gradle with Kotlin DSL

📁 Project Structure

.idea/                  # IDE configuration
app/                    # Main Android app source code
gradle/                 # Gradle wrapper files
build.gradle.kts        # Project-level build config
settings.gradle.kts     # Project settings
.gitignore              # Git ignore rules

📦 Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Alidon256/Hello-Fiend.git

2. Open in Android Studio

3. Connect Firebase

   • Create a Firebase project.
   • Add your Android app to Firebase.
   • Download google-services.json and place it in the app/ directory.

4. Build and Run

   • Sync Gradle.
   • Run on emulator or physical device.

🧩 Planned Features

• 🎙️ Audio calling (coming soon)
• 🎥 Video calling (coming soon)
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Group chat support
• 📸 Media sharing

👤 Author

Alidon256
GitHub: @Alidon256

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Feel free to contribute or fork the project to build your own chat experience!