Building a Complete React Native Chat App - Full Stack Development Journey

Описание: 🚀 Building a Complete React Native Chat App - Full Stack Development Showcase

In this video, I showcase my fully-featured React Native chat application built from the ground up. Watch as we explore real-time messaging, user authentication, friend systems, profile management, and the complete technical stack that powers this production-ready mobile app.

📱 APP FEATURES DEMONSTRATED:

✅ Real-time Messaging
WebSocket-powered instant messaging
Message status indicators (Sent/Delivered/Read)
Typing indicators
Online/offline status

✅ User Authentication & Security
Secure login/registration system
Token-based authentication
Persistent sessions
Password management

✅ Smart Friend System
User search with intelligent results
Friend request management
Automatic chat creation
Context-aware action buttons (Message vs Add Friend)

✅ Profile Management
Beautiful avatar selection system
Personal information editing
Bio, contact details, and preferences
Profile photo system

✅ Modern UI/UX
Responsive design
Smooth animations
Intuitive navigation
Professional styling

🛠 TECHNICAL STACK:

Frontend:
React Native with TypeScript
React Navigation
React Native Paper UI Kit
Axios for API calls
WebSocket client

Backend:
Java with Servlets
Hibernate ORM
MySQL Database
WebSocket server endpoints
RESTful API design

Infrastructure:
Ngrok for tunneling
Production-ready architecture
CORS configuration
File upload handling

📁 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

Full-stack development from database to UI
Real-time features with WebSocket implementation
Production considerations including error handling and loading states
Cross-platform compatibility (iOS & Android)
Scalable architecture for future feature additions

🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:

Background Track: "Inspiring Technology" by Alexi Action
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License: Royalty-free music provided by YouTube Audio Library
Artist: Alexi Action

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Let me know in the comments! I'm happy to create more content based on your interests.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ME:

💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heshan-bandara-944b11295
🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/Hirantha-Bandara
📧 Email: [email protected]


💬 DISCUSSION PROMPTS:

• What feature would you add next to this app?
• Have you built similar applications? Share your experience!
• Which part of the tech stack interests you most?
• Any questions about the implementation details?

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Built with passion and lots of coffee ☕

⚠ DISCLAIMER:

This project is for educational and portfolio purposes. All user data shown in the demo is fictional and used solely for demonstration. The application follows best practices for data privacy and security in development environments.

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