📱 WhatsApp Clone

🚀 WhatsApp Clone is a feature-packed chat application that replicates the functionality of WhatsApp. Built using Firebase, it provides a seamless messaging experience with one-to-one chat, group chat, profile management, secure registration and login, and much more!

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✨ Key Features

• 💬 One-to-One Chat: Communicate instantly with friends and family in private conversations.
• 👥 Group Chat: Create or join groups to chat with multiple people simultaneously.
• 🖼️ Profile Management: Customize your profile with a name, photo, and status.
• 🔐 Registration & Login: Secure user authentication using Firebase Authentication.
• 🕒 Real-Time Messaging: Messages update in real-time with Firebase Realtime Database.
• 🟢 User Presence: Show online/offline status to stay updated with your contacts’ activity.
• 📷 Media Sharing (optional): Share images, videos, or files within chats.
• 🔄 Data Synchronization: All messages, media, and profiles sync across devices in real-time.

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📂 Project Structure

Here's a detailed breakdown of the app's structure:

1️⃣ Frontend (Android)

• Language: Java/Kotlin
• UI Components:
  • Login and Registration screens
  • Chat screens for one-to-one and group chats
  • Profile screen with editable details
  • Group creation and management screen
  • Setting screen

2️⃣ Backend (Firebase)

• Firebase Authentication: Handles user registration, login, and secure sessions.
• Firebase Realtime Database: Stores messages, user details, and group chat data.
• Firebase Storage: Manages user profile pictures and shared media.

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🛠️ Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to set up the project on your local machine:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Sandy-7061/Whats_App.git
cd Whats_App  

Step 2: Open the Project in Android Studio

1. Open Android Studio.
2. Click on File > Open and select the project folder.

Step 3: Configure Firebase

1. Go to the Firebase Console.
2. Create a new project.
3. Add an Android app and download the google-services.json file.
4. Place the google-services.json file in the app/ directory.

Step 4: Add Dependencies

Ensure the following dependencies are included in your build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-auth:xx.x.x'  
implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-database:xx.x.x'  
implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-storage:xx.x.x'  
implementation 'com.github.bumptech.glide:glide:4.12.0'  

Step 5: Run the Application

• Sync Gradle files.
• Build and run the app on an emulator or a physical device.

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📂 File Structure

📁 whatsapp-clone  
├── 📁 app  
│   ├── 📁 src  
│   │   ├── 📁 main  
│   │   │   ├── 📁 java  
│   │   │   │   ├── 📁 com.example.whatsappclone  
│   │   │   │   │   ├── MainActivity.java    # Entry point of the app  
│   │   │   │   │   ├── ChatActivity.java    # Handles chat screen functionality  
│   │   │   │   │   ├── GroupActivity.java   # Manages group chats  
│   │   │   │   │   ├── ProfileActivity.java # Handles profile updates  
│   │   │   │   │   ├── AuthActivity.java    # Manages login and registration  
│   │   │   │   │   └── ...                  # Other files  
│   │   │   ├── 📁 res  
│   │   │   │   ├── 📁 layout                # XML layout files for UI screens  
│   │   │   │   ├── 📁 drawable              # App icons and images  
│   │   │   │   ├── 📁 values                # Strings, colors, and styles  
│   │   │   │   └── ...  
├── 📁 build.gradle                          # Gradle configuration  
├── 📄 google-services.json                  # Firebase configuration file  
└── ...  

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👤 Owner Information

Sandeep Kushwaha
📱 7024520740
📧 sandeepkush880@gmail.com

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🚀 Future Enhancements

• 🌟 Add voice and video calling features.
• 🎨 Introduce themes for a personalized experience.
• 🔔 Push notifications for message alerts.
• 🔒 End-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.

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Feel free to contribute or reach out for any queries! 😊