The Catch

Overview

The Catch is a dating app built using React Native, TypeScript, Expo Go, and Firebase for real-time messaging, storage, and authentication. This project tied for 1st place in the Software Systems Development class.

• Created along with @markstubbs04, @MParkerP, @rferrell03, and @Myles82.
• Note: This project is a fork of a private repository, so the original git history is unavailable. :(

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Installation

Follow these steps to set up and run The Catch locally:

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Albro3459/the_catch.git

2. Navigate into the project directory

cd the_catch

3. Install dependencies

npm install

4. Install the Expo Go app on your phone

Download and install the Expo Go app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

5. Start the development server

npm start

6. Run the app on your device

• On iPhone: Scan the QR code with the iPhone Camera app.
• On Android: Open the Expo Go app and scan the QR code using the camera in the app.

Firebase Setup

The app requires Firebase for real-time Firestore database, storage, and authentication. Follow these steps to configure Firebase:

1. Create a Firebase Account

Go to Firebase Console and create a new Firebase project. Note that Firebase might require adding a payment method to enable Firestore, storage, and authentication.

2. Configure Firebase Credentials

Create a firebase_secrets.ts file in the project root and add it to .gitignore.

export const apiKey = "...";
export const authDomain = "...";
export const projectId = "...";
export const storageBucket = "...";
export const messagingSenderId = "...";
export const appId = "...";
export const measurementId = "...";

Make sure that all required Firebase services are enabled and properly configured in your Firebase Console.