Why Choose This Project?

Modern applications rely on real-time data syncing and low-latency communication.
Firebase and Firestore allow developers to build powerful apps without managing servers, using Google’s cloud infrastructure.

This project is ideal for those who want to learn serverless architecture, real-time databases, and secure user management.

Core Features

• Authentication: Secure login via Email/Password or Google Sign-In

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant send/receive without page reload

• Responsive UI: Works smoothly on mobile and desktop

• Image Sharing: Send/receive image messages

• Timestamps & Read Receipts

• User Presence Detection (Online/Offline)

• Push Notifications (with Firebase Cloud Messaging - optional)

Technology Stack

Architecture Workflow

1. User logs in via Firebase Auth.

2. Chat UI is loaded using HTML/CSS/JS (or React for SPA).

3. Messages are sent and written to Firestore instantly.

4. All clients subscribed to the same room receive real-time updates.

5. Optional: Use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send push notifications for new messages.

Security & Rules

Use Firebase’s security rules to:

• Restrict messages only to authenticated users

• Allow only message owners to delete their messages

• Limit file types and size during uploads

Firebase Services Used