Minimal Chat App

This is a minimal Android chat application that allows users to send messages to each other. The app uses Firebase Authentication and Firestore to manage user authentication and message storage.

Features

• User authentication with email and password.
• Real-time chat functionality.
• Messages are stored in Firestore and synchronized across devices.

Getting Started

1. Clone the project:

2. Open the project in Android Studio.

3. Create a Firebase project and configure it for Android using firebase Cli.

4. Add your Firebase configuration values to the firebase_options file in the project.

5. Build and run the project on an Android device or emulator.

Usage

1. Create an account or sign in with an existing account.
2. Start a chat with another user.
3. Type your message and tap the send button.

Architecture

The app uses the following architectural components:

• Firebase Authentication: Manages user authentication and provides secure access to the app.
• Firestore: Stores chat messages and synchronizes them across devices.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read the contributing guidelines before submitting a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for more details.