QuickTalk: A React Native Chat Application

QuickTalk is a modern chat application designed for seamless communication. This app features user authentication, real-time messaging, profile updates, and a user-friendly interface.

🚀 Features

• User Authentication: Sign up and log in securely.
• Chat List: View recent chats with live online status.
• Search Users: Easily find and connect with others.
• Profile Updates: Edit and manage your profile.
• Real-Time Chat: Instant messaging with real-time updates.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React Native
• Backend: Java with Hibernate
• Database: MySQL

📂 How to install

• Clone the repository

• git clone https://github.com/SandeepaLakruwan/QuickTalk_ReactNative_Java_Application.git

• Backend:

• Navigate to the backend directory:

• cd Backend/java/QuickTalk

• Start your Java server. Ensure your environment is set up for Java and Hibernate.

• Import the database:

• Locate the database backup file: Backend/quick_talk.sql.

• Use your preferred MySQL client (e.g., phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench, or CLI) to import the database.

• mysql -u [username] -p [database_name] < Backend/quick_talk.sql

• Frontend

• Navigate to the frontend directory:

• cd [path_to_frontend_folder]

• Install the required dependencies:

• npm install

• Start the app

• npx expo start

• Enjoy

🌐 Demo

• Watch the demo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GivjKVIOrl8

📸 Screenshots

• Sign In & Sign Up:

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• Chat List:

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• User Search:

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• Profile Management:

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• Chat:

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🤝 Contribution

• Contributions are welcome! Fork the repo and submit a PR for any enhancements or fixes.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📫 Contact

For any queries or feedback, reach out at [email protected]