Rider – Dating App | Realtime Chat | chating App | Admob Ads Integrated

Introduction

Rider - Dating App is a popular dating app that allows users to find and connect with potential matches in real-time. With its intuitive interface and real-time chat feature, it's no wonder why this app has gained a significant following. As a developer, you can now create your own version of the Rider - Dating App by following this comprehensive tutorial on how to use the Rider - Dating App | Realtime Chat | Chating App | Admob Ads Integrated.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up the app, configuring the Admob ads, and integrating the real-time chat feature. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional dating app that you can customize and monetize to your liking.

Step 1: Setting Up the App

To get started, you will need to set up the app by following these steps:

1.1. Clone the repository

Clone the Rider - Dating App repository from GitHub by running the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/Rider-Dating-App/Rider-Dating-App.git

1.2. Open the project in Android Studio

Open the project in Android Studio by navigating to the cloned repository and selecting the Rider-Dating-App folder.

1.3. Configure the Gradle files

In the build.gradle file, make sure the following dependencies are included:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-core:21.0.1'
    implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-auth:22.0.1'
    implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-firestore:24.1.0'
    implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-storage:20.0.0'
    implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.3.0'
    implementation 'androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout:2.0.2'
}

1.4. Configure the Admob ads

To configure the Admob ads, you will need to create a new Admob account and set up a new ad unit. Once you have created the ad unit, add the following code to the build.gradle file:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-ads:21.2.0'
}

Step 2: Integrating the Real-Time Chat Feature

To integrate the real-time chat feature, you will need to set up a Firebase Realtime Database and configure the chat functionality. Follow these steps:

2.1. Set up a Firebase Realtime Database

Create a new Firebase Realtime Database by navigating to the Firebase console and selecting the Realtime Database tab. Create a new database and add the following rules to the rules.json file:

{
  "rules": {
    ".read": true,
    ".write": true
  }
}

2.2. Configure the chat functionality

In the ChatActivity.java file, add the following code to configure the chat functionality:

public class ChatActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
    private FirebaseAuth mAuth;
    private FirebaseDatabase mFirebaseDatabase;
    private DatabaseReference mChatDatabaseReference;
    private ChatAdapter chatAdapter;
    private ListView chatListView;
    private EditText chatMessageEditText;
    private Button chatSendButton;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_chat);

        mAuth = FirebaseAuth.getInstance();
        mFirebaseDatabase = FirebaseDatabase.getInstance();
        mChatDatabaseReference = mFirebaseDatabase.getReference().child("chats");

        chatListView = findViewById(R.id.chat_list_view);
        chatMessageEditText = findViewById(R.id.chat_message_edit_text);
        chatSendButton = findViewById(R.id.chat_send_button);

        chatAdapter = new ChatAdapter(this, R.layout.chat_message);
        chatListView.setAdapter(chatAdapter);

        chatSendButton.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick(View v) {
                String message = chatMessageEditText.getText().toString();
                chatMessageEditText.setText("");
                mChatDatabaseReference.push().setValue(message);
            }
        });

        mChatDatabaseReference.addChildEventListener(new ChildEventListener() {
            @Override
            public void onChildAdded(DataSnapshot dataSnapshot, String s) {
                String message = dataSnapshot.getValue(String.class);
                chatAdapter.add(message);
            }

            @Override
            public void onChildChanged(DataSnapshot dataSnapshot, String s) {

            }

            @Override
            public void onChildRemoved(DataSnapshot dataSnapshot) {

            }

            @Override
            public void onChildMoved(DataSnapshot dataSnapshot, String s) {

            }

            @Override
            public void onCancelled(DatabaseError databaseError) {

            }
        });
    }
}

Step 3: Running the App

To run the app, follow these steps:

3.1. Build the app

Click the Build menu and select Build APK to build the app.

3.2. Run the app

Connect an Android device to your computer and run the app by clicking the Run button or by selecting Run from the menu.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully set up the Rider - Dating App and integrated the real-time chat feature. With this app, you can create a fully functional dating app that allows users to find and connect with potential matches in real-time.