https://github.com/monicaalyssa/mingo

Messaging & Chat React Native App
https://github.com/monicaalyssa/mingo

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Messaging & Chat React Native App

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/monicaalyssa/mingo
• Owner: monicaalyssa
• Created: 2024-11-15T16:47:35.000Z (3 days ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-15T17:54:40.000Z (3 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-15T18:32:40.757Z (3 days ago)
• Language: JavaScript
• Size: 868 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# Mingo

Mingo is a messaging & chat application built on React Native.

## Features ✨

- **Anonymous User Sign-In:** Users can easily sign in without the need for an account or password.

- **Personalized Experience:** Custom display name and chat background.

- **Real-Time Messaging:** Send and receive text messages with live updates.

- **Offline Access:** Read previous conversations without an internet connection.

- **Media Sharing:** Share images from the device's gallery or capture new photos with the camera.

- **Location Sharing:** Send current location to friends, viewable on an interactive map.

## Installation 📝

  Prerequisites

  


  

  * Node.js (v18.x.x or higher)

  * npm or yarn

  * Expo CLI (v5.x.x)

  * Expo Go mobile app

## 

To use this application locally, follow these steps inside your terminal:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

```bash

git clone https://github.com/monicaalyssa/mingo

```



2. Navigate to the project directory: `cd mingo`

3. Install dependencies: `npm install`

4. Install Expo CLI: `npm install -g expo-cli`

5. Start the app with `expo start`, this will open the Expo Metro Bundler.

6. Scan the QR code on your mobile device to open Mingo in the Expo Go app.

## Technologies & Dependencies 🛠️

This project was built using [Node v18.20.4] and uses the following technologies:

### Frontend

React Native: The core framework, allowing a cross-platform mobile app (iOS and Android) using JavaScript and React.

Expo:  Toolset for the React Native development process, providing a pre-configured environment.

### UI Components

Gifted Chat Library: React Native componenent library for chat UIs.

### Database

Firebase (Firestore): NoSQL database by Google, for real-time data syncing and offline support. It stores chat messages and user data.

Firebase Authentication: Secure authentication service offering anonymous authentication for quick user sign-in.