Building a Chat App (Part 1)

Welcome to Part 1 of our in-depth tutorial series on creating a feature-rich chat app using the Backendless platform and the Codeless technology! In this video, we'll take you through every step of the process, from designing the UI layout to implementing chat logic with ease.

To help you follow along the implementation, use the following cookbook recipe that shows the logic and CSS extension we use in the video:

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:47 - Preview of the Chat functionality to be built
05:27 - Experience the complete solution by installing from the Marketplace
06:34 - Let's begin building - Create a new page
07:30 - Adding components to the page
15:13 - Configuring a Repeater for messages
20:43 - Adding a Simple Modal component to get the user's nickname
23:13 - Displaying modal to get user's nickname
24:05 - Handling Modal's "Close" and "Submit" events
26:27 - Adding logic to use Local Storage to save/retrieve the user's nickname
32:17 - Adding logic to send messages
37:28 - Adding logic to receive messages
44:09 - Assigning data binding for the Repeater's UI elements
46:27 - Adding logic to differentiate between sent and received messages
51:04 - Adding CSS styling to display chat messages
51:55 - Assigning CSS classes in logic

In this tutorial, you will learn:

🔷 UI Layout and Component Positioning: We'll start by designing an intuitive and user-friendly interface for our chat app. Learn how to position components effectively to enhance the user experience.

🔷 User Nickname Prompt: Discover how to create logic that prompts users to set their nicknames, personalizing their chat experience.

🔷 Local Storage for Nickname: Explore the usage of Local Storage to securely save and retrieve user nicknames, ensuring a seamless chat experience across sessions.

🔷 Chat Message Handling: Implement the logic required to send and receive chat messages in real-time. Your app will come to life as you master this crucial functionality.

🔷 Message Rendering in UI: We'll show you how to render incoming and outgoing chat messages beautifully on the screen, making your app visually appealing and engaging.

🔷 CSS Styles for Message Visuals: Learn how to apply CSS styles to your chat messages for that extra touch of visual appeal. Make your chat app stand out!

Join us on this exciting journey of app development, and by the end of Part 1, you'll have a solid foundation for your very own chat app.

🚀 Ready to dive in? Watch the video now and let's get started on crafting your Chat App masterpiece with Backendless Codeless!

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll continue to build upon this foundation and add even more exciting features to your chat app. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update.

Got questions or need assistance along the way? Drop them in the comments section, and our experts and the supportive community will be there to help you.

Happy coding! 🚀📱 #AppDevelopment #Backendless #Codeless #ChatApp

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