Flutter Chat App

This is a simple chat application built with Flutter for the frontend and a Go backend, deployed in Codesphere. This README provides setup instructions, deployment steps, and a brief overview of the app's features.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Setup and Deployment
• CI/CD Pipeline
• Usage

Features

• Real-time messaging
• User authentication
• Responsive UI for web use
• Backend API for chat management

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Flutter (Web)
• Backend: Go
• Deployment: Codesphere landscape

Setup and Deployment

Requirements

• Codesphere account
• Flutter SDK
• Boost Workspace Plan

Steps

1. Clone the repository: Clone this project to your local machine.

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <project-directory>

2. Configure Dependencies: Codesphere will automatically install dependencies through the pipeline configuration.

3. Prepare and Run Stages:

   • In Codesphere, go to the CI Tab.
   • Start the Prepare stage, which will build and set up the required dependencies.
   • Once the Prepare stage completes successfully, proceed to the Run stage to deploy the application.

CI/CD Pipeline

This project uses Codesphere’s CI/CD pipeline for automatic deployment and testing:

• Prepare Stage: Builds the app and installs all dependencies for both the Flutter frontend and Go backend.
• Run Stage: Deploys the app in Codesphere using Landscape, making it available at the specified URL.

Usage

After deployment, open the application URL in a web browser to start using the chat app. Users can start real-time messaging.

Development

For local development and testing:

1. Start the backend server:

   go run main.go

2. Run the Flutter app:

   flutter run -d web

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Feel free to customize any details based on your specific setup or additional features.