📱 SyncUP

SyncUP is a feature-rich, modern social messaging application built using Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, and Firebase.
It combines real-time chat (like WhatsApp) with social media features (like Instagram) to deliver a seamless, all-in-one experience.

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✨ Key Features

💬 Real-time Chat

• Personal & Group Chats: 1-on-1 or group messaging.
• Media Sharing: Send photos and videos.
• Advanced Messaging:
  • Reply to specific messages.
  • React with emojis.
  • Real-time typing indicators.
  • “Seen by” message receipts.
  • Edit or unsend messages.
  • Mute or hide chats.

👥 Social Networking

• User Profiles: Custom photo, bio, and username.
• Follow System: Follow/unfollow other users.
• User Discovery: Search by username.
• Notifications: Real-time alerts for followers & activities.

📸 Ephemeral Stories

• Create Stories: Share 24-hour photo/video stories.
• Add Music: Attach music via YouTube search.
• Interactive Viewer: Instagram-like full-screen stories.
• Privacy & Insights: See who viewed your stories.
• Story Management: Delete your own stories.

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🛠 Tech Stack & Architecture

Frontend

• UI: 100% Jetpack Compose
• Language: Kotlin
• Architecture: MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)
• Dependency Injection: Hilt
• Navigation: Jetpack Navigation Compose
• Image Loading: Coil

Backend & Services

• Firebase Realtime Database: Messages, user data, real-time sync.
• Firebase Authentication: Secure signup & login.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Push notifications.
• Supabase Storage: Profile photos & media storage.
• Async Operations: Kotlin Coroutines & Flow
• API Calls:
  • Ktor → YouTube API (music search)
  • Volley → FCM handling

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