Emojicon

Emojicon is an open-source Android app that enables users to broadcast their emoji-only status with ease! Using Google One Tap sign-in, users can instantly log in with their Google account and set fun, emoji-based statuses that friends can view. This project integrates several Firebase services, such as Authentication, and Firestore, to provide a seamless, secure, and interactive experience.

Features

• Emoji-Only Status Updates: Set statuses with emojis for fun and expressive communication.
• Google One Tap Sign-In: Quick and easy authentication with Google accounts.
• Logout Option: Secure logout functionality with Firebase.
• Firestore Database: Real-time storage and retrieval of user statuses.
• Open-Source: Fork, modify, and contribute to this project!

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App Architecture

This project uses Firebase services to streamline user experience and handle backend tasks:

• Authentication: Manages user accounts with Google One Tap sign-in and logout.
• Firestore: Stores user data, including emoji status updates, in real-time.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ayushsgithub/emoji_app.git

2. Open the project in Android Studio:

   • Open Android Studio and go to File > Open.
   • Select the directory where you cloned the project.

3. Configure Firebase:

   • Create a Firebase project in the Firebase Console.
   • Enable Google One Tap Authentication and Firestore.
   • Download google-services.json from Firebase and place it in the app directory of your project.

4. Run the app:

   • Connect your Android device or start an emulator.
   • Select Run > Run 'app' to build and install.

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How It Works

• Sign In with Google One Tap: Users can sign in seamlessly using Firebase Authentication’s Google One Tap, making the login experience quick and easy.
• Set Status: Users can set their emoji-only status, stored in Firebase Firestore for real-time access.
• Logout: Users can securely log out, with Firebase handling session management.

Video Demo

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Relevant Links

• YouTube Tutorials: TO_BE_ADDED_SOON Step-by-step guide on building this app on YOUTUBE
• Firebase Documentation: Firebase Docs

Contributing

We welcome contributions to EmojiStatus! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository and create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature).
2. Make your changes and test thoroughly.
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature).
5. Open a pull request.

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License

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