Issue Title:

Update App Name in the Application

Description:

Update the app's name to better fit its purpose or branding. This involves changing references to the current name across various files like the app manifest, configurations, and UI elements to maintain consistency with the new name.

Issue Title:

Improve MyTextField UI Design

Description:

The current appearance of the MyTextField component may not be visually appealing or intuitive for users. This issue aims to enhance the UI design of the MyTextField to improve its usability and aesthetics.

Tasks:

• Evaluate the existing UI design of the MyTextField and identify areas for improvement, such as color scheme, padding, or border radius.
• Implement UI enhancements to the MyTextField, considering elements like background color, text alignment, and placeholder style, to make it more visually pleasing and user-friendly.
• Test the updated MyTextField across various screen sizes and device orientations to ensure consistency and adaptability.
• Gather feedback from users or stakeholders on the new UI design of the MyTextField and iterate based on their suggestions.
• Document the changes made to the MyTextField's UI design and provide guidelines for maintaining visual coherence throughout the app.

Issue Title:

Improve Chat Page UI

Description:

Enhance the user interface (UI) of the chat page to provide a more visually appealing and intuitive messaging experience. This issue focuses on optimizing the layout and design elements to improve readability and interaction within the chat interface.

Tasks:

• Review the current UI design of the chat page to identify areas for improvement, such as spacing, alignment, and visual hierarchy.
• Implement a consistent and visually pleasing message layout for incoming and outgoing messages, ensuring clear differentiation between sender and receiver messages.
• Enhance the appearance of the message input field by refining its styling and adding appropriate placeholder text to improve user guidance and engagement.
• Optimize the sizing and placement of UI components, such as the app bar and message list, to maximize screen utilization and provide a seamless user experience across different screen sizes and orientations.
• Test the updated UI changes on various devices and screen resolutions to ensure compatibility and responsiveness.
• Document the UI enhancements made to the chat page, including any design decisions or considerations, for future reference and maintenance.

Issue Title:

Add Feedback Animation to MyButton

Description:

The MyButton component lacks interactive feedback to indicate when it's pressed, which may result in a less engaging user experience. This issue focuses on adding a visual animation to provide feedback when the MyButton is tapped.

Tasks:

• Research and implement a subtle animation effect, such as a color change or scale transition, to signify button press events.
• Ensure that the feedback animation is smooth and responsive, enhancing the user's perception of interaction.
• Test the MyButton component with the new feedback animation on different devices and screen sizes to confirm its effectiveness and consistency.
• Document the implementation details and any potential adjustments needed for future enhancements.

Issue Title:

Implement Splash Screen

Description:

Introduce a splash screen to improve the initial impression of the app during startup. The splash screen will briefly display the app's logo or name while the app is loading, enhancing its professionalism and user experience.

Tasks:

• Design a visually appealing layout for the splash screen, incorporating the app's logo or name to reflect the brand identity.
• Implement the splash screen using either the SplashScreen package or by customizing the flutter_native_splash package to ensure compatibility with different devices and screen sizes.
• Configure the splash screen to display for an appropriate duration, providing users with enough time to recognize the app's branding before transitioning to the main app screen.
• Test the splash screen functionality across various devices and orientations to verify its effectiveness and responsiveness.
• Document the implementation details of the splash screen, including any customization or adjustments made, for future reference and maintenance purposes.

Issue Title:

Enhance User List UI and App Bar

Description:

Upgrade the visual presentation of both the user list and the app bar on the home page to elevate the overall user experience. This issue aims to improve the aesthetics, functionality, and coherence of the user interface elements, including the user list and the app bar.

Tasks:

• Design a visually appealing layout for the user list, integrating elements such as profile pictures, user names, and email addresses for enhanced usability and engagement.
• Implement UI enhancements for the app bar, such as a customized title layout or additional action buttons, to provide users with quick access to essential functions or navigation options.
• Add avatar images or user icons to represent each user in the list, improving visual recognition and personalization.
• Ensure consistent styling, alignment, and color schemes across the user list and app bar components to maintain visual harmony and branding consistency.
• Test the updated UI components on various devices and screen sizes to ensure responsiveness and compatibility with different user environments.
• Document the UI enhancements made to the user list and app bar, including design rationale and implementation details, for future reference and collaboration.

Issue Title:

Improve ChatBubble Design

Description:

The current design of the ChatBubble component may not be visually appealing or consistent with the app's overall theme. This issue aims to enhance the ChatBubble's design for better readability and aesthetic appeal.

Tasks:

• Evaluate the current design of the ChatBubble to identify areas for improvement, such as padding, border radius, or text style.
• Experiment with different color schemes and gradients to find a visually pleasing combination that aligns with the app's branding.
• Implement changes to the ChatBubble's design, considering factors like readability, contrast, and accessibility.
• Test the updated ChatBubble across various screen sizes and orientations to ensure consistent appearance and responsiveness.

Issue Title:

Update App Icon

Description:

Replace the current app icon with a new one that better reflects the application's branding. This involves obtaining or creating a new icon image and integrating it into the app's configuration files. Ensure the new icon maintains visual consistency and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the app.

Issue Title:

Implement User Search Feature

Description:

Enhance the user experience by implementing a user search feature in the home page of the chat app. This feature will allow users to search for other users by their email addresses, making it easier to find and initiate conversations with specific individuals.

Tasks:

• Design a search bar UI element to allow users to input search queries.
• Implement search functionality to filter the list of users based on the entered query, dynamically updating the displayed user list.
• Ensure that the search feature handles edge cases gracefully, such as empty query strings or invalid user input.
• Integrate Firebase Firestore query operations to efficiently retrieve user data and perform real-time filtering of search results.
• Test the user search feature across different scenarios, including various search queries and user interaction patterns, to verify its reliability and responsiveness.
• Provide visual feedback to users during the search process, such as loading indicators or search result summaries, to improve the overall search experience.
• Document the search feature implementation details, including search algorithm and UI components, for future reference and maintenance.

Issue Title:

Implement Push Notifications for New Messages

Description:

Enhance the user experience by implementing push notifications to alert users when they receive new messages in the chat app. This issue focuses on integrating push notification functionality to keep users informed and engaged, even when the app is not actively in use.

Tasks:

• Integrate Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) or an alternative push notification service into the chat app project.
• Implement a message listener function to detect new messages sent to the user and trigger push notifications accordingly.
• Configure notification payloads to include relevant information, such as sender name, message content, and timestamp, to provide context for the received message.
• Customize notification appearance and behavior based on user preferences and platform guidelines, ensuring a consistent and intuitive notification experience across devices.
• Test push notification functionality on both Android and iOS devices to verify proper delivery and behavior under various network conditions.
• Handle edge cases, such as app foreground and background states, to ensure reliable notification delivery and user engagement.
• Document the push notification implementation details, including setup steps and code modifications, for future reference and maintenance.