Build Real-Time Chat App With Swiftui & Firebase

Create a Robust Chat Application with SwiftUI & Firebase - Learn the Fundamentals and Best Practices

What you'll learn

How to use SwiftUI to build user interfaces for iOS apps

How to set up a Firebase project and configure authentication

How to build a real-time database using Firebase

How to send and receive messages in real-time using Firebase's database

How to create and join chat rooms within the app

How to store and retrieve media files like images, videos, and audio files using Firebase's storage

How to manage real-time data synchronization and storage with Firebase's Firestore

Requirements

Some prior experience with Swift programming language

Familiarity with iOS app development

Basic knowledge of Xcode

Understanding of fundamental programming concepts like variables, functions, and data types

Familiarity with building user interfaces using SwiftUI is helpful, but not required

Description

Welcome to "Build Real-Time Chat App with SwiftUI & Firebase" - the ultimate course for anyone who wants to create a fully functional chat application from scratch!In this course, you will learn how to use SwiftUI, the modern framework for building user interfaces, and Firebase, a cloud-based platform for building web and mobile applications, to create a real-time chat app.We will start by exploring the fundamentals of SwiftUI, including views, layouts, and navigation, and then dive into Firebase, where we will learn how to set up a Firebase project, configure authentication, and build a real-time database.Once we have a solid foundation, we will build the core features of our chat app, such as sending and receiving messages, creating and joining chat rooms, and implementing push notifications.Throughout the course, you will learn best practices for building scalable, performant, and secure applications, and gain valuable experience working with SwiftUI and Firebase.In addition, we will cover Firebase Authentication, Firebase Storage, and Firebase Firestore. With Firebase Authentication, you will learn how to authenticate users and secure access to your app. Firebase Storage will teach you how to store and retrieve media files like images, videos, and audio files in the cloud. And Firebase Firestore will help you manage real-time data synchronization and storage with ease.By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage Firebase's powerful features to create a robust and fully functional real-time chat application. So, enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a proficient app developer!What will students learn in this course: How to use SwiftUI to build user interfaces for iOS appsHow to set up a Firebase project and configure authenticationHow to build a real-time database using FirebaseHow to send and receive messages in real-time using Firebase's databaseHow to create and join chat rooms within the appBest practices for building scalable and performant appsHow to leverage Firebase's features, including authentication, storage, and FirestoreHow to store and retrieve media files like images, videos, and audio files using Firebase's storageHow to manage real-time data synchronization and storage with Firebase's FirestoreWho is this course for:Anyone who wants to learn how to build a real-time chat applicationBeginner developers with no prior experience in app developmentExperienced developers looking to expand their skills with SwiftUI and FirebaseIndividuals interested in building modern, scalable, and secure chat applicationsPeople who want to learn how to leverage the powerful features of Firebase, including authentication, storage, and FirestoreThose who want to learn best practices for building performant and scalable applicationsIndividuals who want to gain practical experience working with SwiftUI and Firebase in a hands-on project-based course.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Prerequisites

Lecture 3 Exercise Files

Section 2: Setting Up Firebase

Lecture 4 Creating Project on Firebase Console

Lecture 5 Integrating Firebase into an iOS App

Lecture 6 Initializing Firebase

Section 3: Authentication

Lecture 7 Signing Up User

Lecture 8 Updating Display Name

Lecture 9 Update Display Name in Model

Lecture 10 Authenticating User

Section 4: Groups and Navigation

Lecture 11 Structuring the App Using MainView

Lecture 12 AppState and Navigation

Lecture 13 FIX - Going to LoginView After Successful SignUp

Lecture 14 Building Add Groups User Interface

Lecture 15 Adding Group to Firestore Database

Lecture 16 Fixing Scene Configuration Warning

Lecture 17 Displaying Groups

Section 5: Chat Messages

Lecture 18 Saving Chat Message to a Group

Lecture 19 Adding Chat Message Struct

Lecture 20 Listen for Chat Messages

Lecture 21 Displaying Chat Messages

Section 6: Chat Bubbles and Overlays

Lecture 22 Chat Bubble Implementation Part 1

Lecture 23 Chat Bubble Implementation Part 2

Lecture 24 Auto Scrolling to Latest Messages

Section 7: User Profile

Lecture 25 Creating the Interface

Lecture 26 Implementing ImagePicker

Lecture 27 Using ImagePicker

Lecture 28 Resizing Images

Lecture 29 Resource: Resizing Images in Swift

Lecture 30 Uploading Image to Firebase Storage

Lecture 31 Update Display Name & All User Messages

Section 8: Improving User Interface

Lecture 32 Adding Photos with Chat Messages

Lecture 33 Implementing ChatMessageInputView

Lecture 34 Developing the User Interface for Selecting Photos

Lecture 35 Uploading Photos to Firebase Storage and Inserting Photos in Chat Messages

Lecture 36 Previewing Image

Lecture 37 Displaying Attachment in Messages List

Section 9: ErrorView & LoadingView

Lecture 38 Implementing & Displaying LoadingView

Lecture 39 Implementing & Displaying ErrorView

Section 10: Conclusion

Lecture 40 Next Steps

Lecture 41 Bonus Lecture

Anyone who wants to learn how to build a real-time chat application,Experienced developers looking to expand their skills with SwiftUI and Firebase,Individuals interested in building modern, scalable, and secure chat applications,People who want to learn how to leverage the powerful features of Firebase, including authentication, storage, and Firestore,Those who want to learn best practices for building performant and scalable applications,Individuals who want to gain practical experience working with SwiftUI and Firebase in a hands-on project-based course.