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This is a chat application built with Next.js, using the following technologies:
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Next.js - A React framework for building efficient, server-rendered web applications. Next.js simplifies the development process, offering features like server-side rendering, routing, and code splitting out of the box.
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React Context API - Used for state management within the application. The React Context API allows for efficient sharing of state data between components, crucial for real-time chat applications.
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Tailwind CSS - A utility-first CSS framework for styling the application. Tailwind CSS provides a flexible and rapid styling approach, enabling you to create a polished user interface.
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Firebase - A comprehensive platform providing authentication, Firestore database for real-time data storage, and cloud storage for media assets. Firebase simplifies the backend development process, making it easy to implement user authentication, real-time chat functionality, and store chat history and media securely.
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Git/GitHub - Version control system and platform for collaborative development. Git allows you to track changes in your codebase, collaborate with team members, and manage your project's history.
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Vercel - A platform for deploying web applications. Vercel streamlines the deployment process, providing hosting and continuous integration for your Next.js chat application.
- 🔐 Implement User Login
- 📝 Enable New User Registration
- 🔄 Implement Password Reset
- 🖼️ Customize User Profiles
- 🟢 Track User Online/Offline Status
- 🔍 Find and Connect with Users
- 💬 Enable One-to-One Chat
- ✍️ Add Real-time Typing Indicator
- 😄 Allow Emojis and Image Attachments
- 🗑️ Implement Delete Message
- 🚫 Enable Message Deletion for Everyone
- ✏️ Edit Messages
- 🚫🔓 Implement User Blocking/Unblocking
- 🗂️ Organize Conversations with Delete/Clear Chat
Below is a list of the project's dependencies along with brief descriptions:
- emoji-picker-react (^4.4.10) - React component for emoji selection.
- firebase (^10.1.0) - Platform for web and mobile app development.
- react-click-away-listener (^2.2.3) - React component for click detection outside elements.
- react-icons (^4.10.1) - Library of SVG icons for React.
- react-moment (^1.1.3) - Wrapper for Moment.js for handling dates and times in React.
- react-simple-image-viewer (^1.2.2) - Simple image viewer component for React.
- react-toastify (^9.1.3) - Library for displaying toast notifications in React.
- tailwindcss (3.3.3) - CSS framework for responsive web designs.
- uuid (^9.0.0) - Package for generating and managing UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers).
You can install these dependencies using npm with the command npm install. Refer to each package's documentation for more details on usage.
To start using this chat application, follow these steps:
- Clone this repository.
- Install the project dependencies using npm:
npm install. - Configure your Firebase credentials for authentication and Firestore in the Firebase console.
- Set up Firebase authentication, Firestore, and storage rules to secure your data.
- Run the application:
npm run dev. - Start chatting and enjoy your Next.js chat experience!
Make sure to refer to the documentation for each dependency and Firebase for more information on usage and configuration.
To set up Firebase for this chat application, you'll need to create a Firebase project and configure it with your credentials. Replace the placeholders with your actual Firebase project credentials:
const firebaseConfig = {
apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
authDomain: "YOUR_AUTH_DOMAIN",
projectId: "YOUR_PROJECT_ID",
storageBucket: "YOUR_STORAGE_BUCKET",
messagingSenderId: "YOUR_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID",
appId: "YOUR_APP_ID",
};