Snap Chat Clone

A full-featured Snapchat clone built entirely with Kotlin for Android. This project replicates the core functionalities of Snapchat, including real-time messaging, image/video sharing, ephemeral stories, user authentication, and more. The app is designed with a modern, intuitive UI and follows best practices for scalable and maintainable Android development.

Features

• User Authentication
  Secure sign-up, login, and logout using Firebase Authentication.

• Real-Time Chat
  Send and receive text, image, and video messages instantly.

• Ephemeral Stories
  Share stories that disappear after 24 hours, similar to Snapchat.

• Media Sharing
  Capture and share photos and videos using the device camera.

• Friend Management
  Add, remove, and search for friends.

• Push Notifications
  Receive notifications for new messages and story updates.

• Profile Customization
  Update profile pictures, display names, and account settings.

• Snap Map (Optional)
  View friends' locations on a map (configurable via privacy settings).

Screenshots

Tech Stack

• Language: Kotlin
• Framework: Android SDK (Jetpack, Material Components)
• Backend: Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Messaging)
• Image Loading: Glide or Coil
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Android Studio (latest version recommended)
• Android device or emulator
• Firebase project (see below)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Developer668/Snap-chat-clone.git
   cd Snap-chat-clone

2. Open in Android Studio

   • Open Android Studio.
   • Choose "Open an existing project" and select this folder.

3. Configure Firebase

   • Create a project on Firebase Console.
   • Add an Android app to your Firebase project.
   • Download the google-services.json file and place it in the app/ directory.
   • Enable Firebase Authentication, Firestore Database, Storage, and Cloud Messaging.

4. Build and Run

   • Connect your Android device or start an emulator.
   • Click Run in Android Studio.

Project Structure

app/
 ├── src/
 │    ├── main/
 │    │    ├── java/com/yourpackage/
 │    │    │    ├── auth/
 │    │    │    ├── chat/
 │    │    │    ├── story/
 │    │    │    ├── map/
 │    │    │    └── ...
 │    │    └── res/
 │    └── ...
 └── ...

• auth/: User authentication logic
• chat/: Real-time messaging components
• story/: Story creation and viewing
• map/: Snap Map features

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository, create a new branch for your feature or bugfix, and submit a pull request.

1. Fork the repo
2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature/YourFeature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add new feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/YourFeature
5. Open a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Disclaimer

This project is intended for educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Snap Inc. or Snapchat.