Got it!

Let’s continue the way we were doing before — clear, concise explanations of
each file one by one. Starting now with the first file you uploaded in this batch:

File: home_page.dart

This is the main screen after a user logs in. It displays the user list and enables
navigation to chats, settings, and blocked users.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/user_tile.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/chat_page.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/settings_page.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/blocked_users_page.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/auth_service.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/chat/chat_service.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/my_drawer.dart';
Import Used For
user_tile.dart Custom tile for displaying a user
chat_page.dart To open chat with someone
settings_page.dart Drawer link
blocked_users_page.dart Drawer link
auth_service.dart Getting current user
chat_service.dart Getting list of other users
my_drawer.dart Left drawer UI

Class: HomePage

class HomePage extends StatelessWidget {

A stateless widget showing the main app screen.

goToChatPage

void goToChatPage(BuildContext context, String receiverEmail, String receiverID)

 

Navigates to ChatPage, passing the selected user info.

buildUserList()

Widget buildUserList() {
final chatService = ChatService();
return StreamBuilder(
stream: chatService.getUserStream(),
builder: ...
);
}
Function Purpose
StreamBuilder Listens in real-time to changes in users
getUserStream() Stream of users from Firebase
UserTile Custom widget showing each user

Filters out the current user so they don’t see themselves.

build(BuildContext context)

Scaffold(
drawer: MyDrawer(...),
appBar: AppBar(...),
body: buildUserList(),
)
Element Description
Scaffold Page structure
drawer Opens MyDrawer with settings & logout
AppBar Top bar with title & blocked users button
body Main content — the list of users
IconButton(
icon: Icon(Icons.block),
onPressed: () {
Navigator.push(... BlockedUsersPage())
},
)

Button in the top-right to navigate to blocked users list.

 

Summary Table

Feature Purpose
HomePage Main screen showing user list
StreamBuilder Live updates of user list
ChatService Fetches list of users
goToChatPage() Opens individual chat
MyDrawer Navigation panel
IconButton Link to blocked users

Let me know when you’re ready for the next file — blocked_users_page.dart — and
I’ll break that one down too just like this.
Awesome! Let’s go through the second file:

File: blocked_users_page.dart

This file shows a list of users that the current user has blocked. It listens to a stream
of blocked users from Firestore.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';
import 'package:firebase_auth/firebase_auth.dart';
Import Purpose
material.dart For Flutter UI widgets
cloud_firestore.dart Access Firestore to get blocked users
firebase_auth.dart Get the current logged-in user

Class: BlockedUsersPage

class BlockedUsersPage extends StatelessWidget {

A stateless widget that builds a screen displaying all users blocked by the
logged-in user.

StreamBuilder Logic

return StreamBuilder<DocumentSnapshot>(
stream: FirebaseFirestore.instance
.collection('users')
.doc(currentUser?.uid)
.snapshots(),
builder: (context, snapshot) { ... }
);
Feature Description
snapshots() Listens in real-time to changes in the current user’s document
 Feature Description
.doc(currentUser?.uid) Loads the document for the current logged-in user
blockedUsers A list inside that document representing blocked users

✅ Displaying Blocked Users

final blockedUsers = data['blockedUsers'] as List<dynamic>;

Assumes a field blockedUsers exists in the user's Firestore document.




Loops through it with ListView.builder.

return ListView.builder(
itemCount: blockedUsers.length,
itemBuilder: (context, index) {
return ListTile(
title: Text(blockedUsers[index]),
);
},
);

Each blocked user's ID/email is shown in a ListTile.

UI Layout

Scaffold(
appBar: AppBar(title: Text('Blocked Users')),
body: ... // List of blocked users or loading/error
);
Element Purpose
AppBar Displays “Blocked Users” title
body StreamBuilder builds user list from Firestore
 Summary Table

Feature Description
StreamBuilder Reacts to changes in user’s Firestore document
blockedUsers List of user IDs/emails blocked
ListView.builder Loops and displays each blocked user
FirebaseAuth.instance.currentUser Identifies current user to fetch data

Ready for the next one? I’ll break down login_page.dart next when you say go!

Great! Let’s now break down the third file:

 File: login_page.dart

This file creates the login screen where users can sign in with email and password.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/my_button.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/my_textfield.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/auth_service.dart';
Import Purpose
material.dart Basic Flutter UI widgets
my_button.dart Reusable animated button
my_textfield.dart Custom input field for email & password
auth_service.dart Handles sign-in logic with Firebase Auth

Class: LoginPage

class LoginPage extends StatelessWidget {

A stateless widget for the login form.

Controllers

final TextEditingController _emailController = TextEditingController();

final TextEditingController _pwController = TextEditingController();

Used to get values from the input fields.

Navigation Callback

final void Function()? onTap;

 

Callback for switching to the register page.

Login Method

void login(BuildContext context) async {

final authService = AuthService();
try {
await authService.signInWithEmailPassword(
_emailController.text,
_pwController.text,
);
} catch (e) {
showDialog(
context: context,
builder: (context) => AlertDialog(
title: Text(e.toString()),
),
);
}
}
Function Purpose
signInWithEmailPassword Calls the Firebase auth service
try/catch Shows error if login fails
showDialog Displays error in a popup dialog

UI Layout

Scaffold(
body: Center(
child: Column(
children: [
Icon(Icons.message),
Text("Welcome back..."),
MyTextField(hintText: "Email", ...),
MyTextField(hintText: "Password", ...),
MyButton(text: "Login", onTap: () => login(context)),
Row(...register link...)
],
),
),
);
Widget Purpose
 Widget Purpose
Icon App icon
Text Welcome message
MyTextField Custom email & password inputs
MyButton Custom animated login button
Row + GestureDetector Tapable “Register now” text

Summary Table

Feature Description
TextEditingController Captures user input
AuthService Handles Firebase sign-in
MyTextField Reusable input field
MyButton Reusable animated button
onTap Switch to registration page
AlertDialog Shows error if login fails

Let me know when you're ready for the next one — I'll break down register_page.dart
just like this.

Perfect! Let’s now break down the next file:

 File: register_page.dart

This is the registration screen where users can create an account by entering email
and password.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/my_button.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/my_textfield.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/auth_service.dart';
Import Used For
material.dart Basic UI widgets
my_button.dart Custom button component
my_textfield.dart Custom text input component
auth_service.dart Handles Firebase sign-up logic

Class: RegisterPage

class RegisterPage extends StatelessWidget {

A stateless widget that renders the sign-up form.

Controllers

final TextEditingController _emailController = TextEditingController();

final TextEditingController _pwController = TextEditingController();
final TextEditingController _confirmPwController = TextEditingController();

Each controls a different input field: email, password, confirm password.

Navigation Callback
final void Function()? onTap;

Triggered when the user taps "Login instead".

Register Method

void register(BuildContext context) {

final auth = AuthService();
if (_pwController.text == _confirmPwController.text) {
try {
auth.signUpWithEmailPassword(_emailController.text, _pwController.text);
} catch (e) {
showDialog(context: context, builder: (context) => AlertDialog(title:
Text(e.toString())));
}
} else {
showDialog(context: context, builder: (context) => AlertDialog(title:
Text("Passwords don't match!")));
}
}
Block Purpose
if/else Makes sure both password fields match
signUpWithEmailPassword Registers the user in Firebase
showDialog Shows error message or mismatch warning

UI Layout

Scaffold(
body: Center(
child: Column(
children: [
Text("Let's create an account..."),
MyTextField(hintText: "Email", ...),
MyTextField(hintText: "Password", ...),
MyTextField(hintText: "Confirm password", ...),
MyButton(text: "Register", onTap: () => register(context)),
Row(...login link...)
],
),
),
);
Widget Role
 Widget Role
Text Heading
MyTextField Email & password inputs
MyButton Triggers register() function
Row Shows "Already have an account?" with clickable login link

Summary Table

Feature Description
TextEditingController Controls text field values
AuthService Handles Firebase sign-up
MyTextField Reusable input component
MyButton Tappable button with animation
onTap Switch to login page
showDialog Shows alerts for errors or mismatches

Let me know when you're ready, and I’ll continue with the next file: chat_page.dart
— it's a big one!

Alright, let’s dive into the big one:

 File: chat_page.dart

This is the main chat screen where users can send, view, and receive messages in
real time. It includes features like scroll animations, typing indicator, and animated
chat bubbles.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/chat_bubble.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/components/my_textfield.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/auth_service.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/chat/chat_service.dart';
import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/flutter_animate.dart';
import 'dart:async';
Import Purpose
chat_bubble.dart Custom UI for each message
my_textfield.dart Input field for sending messages
auth_service.dart User auth info
chat_service.dart Send/receive messages
flutter_animate.dart Custom animations for bubbles
async Used for StreamController (typing indicator)

Class: ChatPage

class ChatPage extends StatefulWidget {

final String receiverEmail;
final String receiverId;

A stateful widget for dynamic updates (typing, messages, scroll).




Accepts the receiver's email and uid.


 Variables

final _messageController = TextEditingController();

final _scrollController = ScrollController();
final _typingStreamController = StreamController<bool>.broadcast();
Variable Role
_messageController Controls input field text
_scrollController For auto-scrolling to newest message
_typingStreamController Emits typing state for indicator

Animations

late AnimationController _animationController;

Used for animating the send button and chat bubbles.

Lifecycle: initState()

@override
void initState() {
myFocusNode.addListener(() { ... });
Future.delayed(..., scrollDown);
_animationController = AnimationController(...);
}
Action Purpose
addListener Scrolls when input is focused
AnimationController Triggers send button animation

dispose()

Cleans up controllers:

_messageController.dispose();
_typingStreamController.close();
_animationController.dispose();

Message Flow

sendMessage()
void sendMessage() {
if (_messageController.text.trim().isNotEmpty) {
_chatService.sendMessage(receiverId, _messageController.text);
_messageController.clear();
_animationController.forward(from: 0);
scrollDown();
_typingStreamController.add(false);
}
}
Step Purpose
Validate Only send if message isn’t empty
Send Calls backend service
Animate Button + scroll animation
Clear Reset input and typing status

buildMessageList()

Uses StreamBuilder:

stream: _chatService.getMessages(receiverId, currentUserId),

Dynamically listens for messages in Firestore.




For each message, builds a ChatBubble.

buildMessageItem(DocumentSnapshot doc)

ChatBubble(
message: data["message"],
isCurrentUser: data['senderId'] == currentUserId,
...
)
Prop Purpose
message Message text
isCurrentUser Affects bubble color/alignment
timestamp Passed for formatting time
messageId & userId Used for report/block
 UI Breakdown

App Bar

AppBar(
title: receiverEmail,
actions: [settings icon (optional)],
)

Message List

Expanded(child: _buildMessageList()),

Input Box + Send Button

MyTextField(... onChanged: (text) => _typingStreamController.add(true/false))

Typing indicator is triggered as the user types.

Typing Indicator

StreamBuilder<bool>(stream: _typingStreamController.stream)

Shows “User is typing…” if true.

Summary Table

Feature Description
ChatBubble Custom styled message box
StreamBuilder Auto-updates for new messages
ScrollController Scrolls to newest message
Typing Indicator Shows when user is typing
AnimationController Animates send button
FocusNode Scrolls when input is tapped

Awesome, let’s move on to the next one:

 File: settings_page.dart

This file creates the settings screen where users can:

View blocked users




Delete their account

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/blocked_users_page.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/auth_service.dart';
Import Purpose
material.dart Flutter UI components
blocked_users_page.dart To navigate to Blocked Users screen
auth_service.dart Handle account deletion logic

Class: SettingsPage

class SettingsPage extends StatelessWidget {

Stateless because there’s no dynamic changing data on this screen.

Variables

final AuthService authService = AuthService();

Connects to auth services to delete the account.

 

UI Layout

Scaffold(
appBar: AppBar(title: Text("Settings")),
body: Center(
child: Column(
children: [
Blocked Users option,
Delete Account option
]
)
)
);
Widget Purpose
AppBar Displays "Settings" title
Column Lists multiple clickable options
InkWell Makes each container tappable

Blocked Users Option

InkWell(
onTap: () {
Navigator.push(context, MaterialPageRoute(
builder: (context) => BlockedUsersPage()
));
},
child: Container(... "Blocked Users" ...)
)

Taps to navigate to the BlockedUsersPage.

Delete Account Option

InkWell(
onTap: () {
showDialog(
builder: (context) => AlertDialog(
title: Text("Delete Account"),
 content: Text("Are you sure..."),
actions: [
Cancel button,
Delete button
]
)
);
},
child: Container(... "Delete Account" ...)
)

Taps to open a confirmation dialog box.




If confirmed:

authService.deleteCurrentUser();
Navigator.pop(context);
ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(...);

Deletes the user account using Firebase Auth.

Container Styling

Each option (Blocked Users & Delete Account) is:

Rounded




Has padding/margin



 Light background color (white70)

Summary Table

Feature Description
BlockedUsersPage Navigates to view blocked users
deleteCurrentUser() Deletes account via Firebase
InkWell Makes containers tappable
AlertDialog Confirms destructive actions
ScaffoldMessenger Shows a snackbar after deletion

You're doing great!

Next, I'll explain flutter_animate.dart — it's a tiny but powerful file! Ready?
Let’s wrap up with the last file in this set:

File: flutter_animate.dart

This is a custom animation utility file that wraps widgets with preset animation
effects using the flutter_animate package.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:flutter_animate/flutter_animate.dart';
Import Purpose
flutter/material.dart Standard Flutter UI base
flutter_animate Provides animation methods (e.g., .fadeIn(), .slideX(), .scale())

Class: AnimateUtils

class AnimateUtils {

A static utility class containing methods that return animated versions of widgets.

Method: bounce()

static Widget bounce(Widget child) {

return child.animate().scale(
begin: Offset(0.9, 0.9),
end: Offset(1.0, 1.0),
curve: Curves.elasticOut,
duration: 400.ms,
);
}
What it does Description
.scale(...) Makes the widget grow from 90% to 100%
Curves.elasticOut Creates a bouncy effect

Method: fadeSlideUp()
static Widget fadeSlideUp(Widget child, {int delayMs = 0}) {
return child.animate(delay: delayMs.ms).fadeIn().slideY(begin: 0.2, end: 0);
}
Combo Effect Description
.fadeIn() Widget fades in
.slideY(...) Widget slides up slightly as it appears

Method: fadeIn()

static Widget fadeIn(Widget child, {int delayMs = 0}) {

return child.animate(delay: delayMs.ms).fadeIn();
}

Basic fade-in with optional delay.

Method: chatBubbleEntry()

static Widget chatBubbleEntry(Widget child) {

return child.animate().fadeIn(duration: 300.ms).slideX(
begin: -0.1,
end: 0,
duration: 300.ms,
curve: Curves.easeOut,
);
}
Animation Purpose
.slideX(begin: -0.1) Slides in from the left
.fadeIn() Fades in as it slides

Used in chat_bubble.dart to animate chat bubbles when messages appear.

Summary Table

Method What It Does

bounce() Grows slightly with an elastic feel
fadeSlideUp() Fades and rises into view
fadeIn() Fades in smoothly
chatBubbleEntry() Slide-in from left + fade (used for chat bubbles)
Perfect! Let’s now go through the newly uploaded file:

File: login_or_register.dart

This file handles the switching between login and register pages in your app.

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/login_page.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/register_page.dart';
Import Purpose
material.dart Core UI components
login_page.dart Screen to log in
register_page.dart Screen to register

Class: LoginOrRegister

class LoginOrRegister extends StatefulWidget

This is a stateful widget, because it toggles UI between two pages

(login/register).

State Logic

bool showLoginPage = true;

This variable controls which page is currently shown.

void togglePages() {
setState(() {
showLoginPage = !showLoginPage;
});
}
 

Flips between showing the login and register page.

UI Rendering

@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
if(showLoginPage){
return LoginPage(onTap: togglePages);
} else {
return RegisterPage(onTap: togglePages);
}
}
Logic Result
showLoginPage == true Shows the LoginPage
showLoginPage == false Shows the RegisterPage
onTap Passed to each page to trigger togglePages()

Summary Table

Feature Description
StatefulWidget Changes UI between login and register
togglePages() Switches state when link is tapped
onTap callback Allows child pages to trigger state change
LoginPage / RegisterPage Dynamically rendered

Let me know if you want the explanation for the next file:
auth_gate.dart — the file that decides whether to show login/register or the main app!
Awesome! Let’s go through the next file:

File: auth_gate.dart

This file acts as a "gatekeeper" — it decides whether to show:

the Home Page if the user is logged in




or the Login/Register page if they are not

IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:firebase_auth/firebase_auth.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/login_or_register.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/pages/home_page.dart';
Import Used For
firebase_auth Access user's login status
login_or_register.dart Show login or register screen
home_page.dart Show main app after login

Class: AuthGate

class AuthGate extends StatelessWidget

A stateless widget that listens to Firebase authentication state.

Core Logic with StreamBuilder

return StreamBuilder(
stream: FirebaseAuth.instance.authStateChanges(),
 builder: (context, snapshot) {
What it does Why it matters
authStateChanges() Stream that updates when user signs in or out
StreamBuilder Reacts automatically to login state changes

✅ Conditional Rendering

if (snapshot.hasData) {
return HomePage(); // user is logged in
} else {
return LoginOrRegister(); // user is NOT logged in
}

If user is logged in (snapshot.hasData is true) → show HomePage




If user is not logged in → show login/register screen

Scaffold Wrapper

return Scaffold(
body: StreamBuilder(...)
);

This wraps the logic in a full screen structure.

Summary Table

Feature Description
StreamBuilder Reacts to login state
authStateChanges() Listens to Firebase login/logout
snapshot.hasData Checks if user is signed in
HomePage() Shown when signed in
LoginOrRegister() Shown when signed out

Let’s go — this one’s important and powerful!

 File: auth_service.dart

This file is your app’s authentication backend. It handles:

Sign in / Sign up




Sign out




Delete user account




Firestore user data management

IMPORTS

import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';
import 'package:firebase_auth/firebase_auth.dart';
Import Purpose
cloud_firestore Read/write user data in Firestore
firebase_auth Authentication (sign in/out, delete user, etc.)

Class: AuthService

Internal Instances

final FirebaseAuth _auth = FirebaseAuth.instance;

final FirebaseFirestore _firestore = FirebaseFirestore.instance;

Auth and Firestore instances reused across methods.

 

getCurrentUser()

User? getCurrentUser() => _auth.currentUser;

Returns the currently logged-in Firebase user.

signInWithEmailPassword

Future<UserCredential> signInWithEmailPassword(String email, password)

Step Purpose
signInWithEmailAndPassword() Logs in user
Writes to Firestore Saves uid + email in "Users" collection
Error Handling Throws readable error message

signUpWithEmailPassword

Future<UserCredential> signUpWithEmailPassword(String email, password)

Step Purpose
createUserWithEmailAndPassword() Creates new user
Firestore "Users" doc Stores uid and email
Sets up "Profiles" with default photo, username,
Optional Code (Commented)
bio

signOut

Future<void> signOut() => _auth.signOut();

Logs the user out of Firebase.

deleteCurrentUser
Future<void> deleteCurrentUser() async

This method deletes:

1.

The user from Firebase Auth

2.
3.

All Firestore data linked to the user

4.

_deleteUserData

Future<void> _deleteUserData(String userId)

Task Description
Delete from "Users" Removes user document
Delete "BlockedUsers" Deletes subcollection
Delete "Reports" Deletes user-submitted reports
Delete messages Calls _deleteUserMessages()

_deleteUserMessages

Future<void> _deleteUserMessages(String userId)

Finds chat rooms where the user is senderId or receiverId




Deletes all messages in those rooms

final chatRooms = await _firestore.collection("chat_rooms")

.where(Filter.or(...)).get();

Summary Table
 Method What It Does
signInWithEmailPassword Logs in user
signUpWithEmailPassword Registers new user
signOut Logs out user
deleteCurrentUser Deletes account & related data
_deleteUserData Removes Firestore references
_deleteUserMessages Cleans up messages in chat rooms

This file is the core engine for user management.

Let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll break down the next one: chat_service.dart,
which handles all message and chat features.

Let's dive into the next essential file:

 File: chat_service.dart

This is the core service for all chat-related actions. It manages:

Sending & receiving messages




Blocking/unblocking/reporting users




Filtering blocked users from the user list

IMPORTS

import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';
import 'package:firebase_auth/firebase_auth.dart';
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/models/message.dart';
Import Purpose
cloud_firestore Chat storage
firebase_auth Get current user info
message.dart Converts messages to a storable format
ChangeNotifier Optional: notifies UI on changes (used for blockUser())

Class: ChatService extends ChangeNotifier

Holds all the chat logic. Uses:

_firestore → for reading/writing data




_auth → for accessing logged-in user


 � � getUsersStream()

Stream<List<Map<String, dynamic>>> getUsersStream()

Listens to the "Users" collection




Returns real-time list of all users

getUsersStreamExcludingBlocked()

Stream<List<Map<String, dynamic>>> getUsersStreamExcludingBlocked()

Step What it does
Get current user’s "BlockedUsers" subcollection
Fetch all users from "Users"
Filter out blocked users + current user
Return only allowed users for chatting

sendMessage()

Future<void> sendMessage(String receiverId, message)

Step Description
Build a message Creates a Message object
Generate room ID Sorts sender/receiver IDs and joins them with _
Store message Adds to chat_rooms/{roomId}/messages collection

Room ID ensures 1 consistent room per pair, regardless of message

direction.

getMessages()

Stream<QuerySnapshot> getMessages(String userId, otherUserId)


 Returns a stream of ordered messages between 2 users




Uses the same unique room ID logic

reportUser()

Future<void> reportUser(String messageId, String userId)

Adds a document to the "Reports" collection with:

Who reported

o
o

Which message

o
o

Who sent it

o
o

When

blockUser()

Future<void> blockUser(String userId)


 Adds a document to current user’s "BlockedUsers" subcollection




Prevents blocked users from showing in lists

unblockUser()

Future<void> unblockUser(String blockedUserId)

Deletes from "BlockedUsers" subcollection

getBlockedUsersStream()

Stream<List<Map<String, dynamic>>> getBlockedUsersStream(String userId)

Step What it does
Watches "BlockedUsers" for current user
Fetches matching users from "Users" collection
Returns list of blocked user info in real time

Summary Table

Method Purpose
getUsersStream() Get all users
getUsersStreamExcludingBlocked() Filter out blocked users
sendMessage() Store message in a chat room
getMessages() Read messages in real-time
reportUser() Logs reported message info
blockUser() Block user by ID
unblockUser() Remove from block list
getBlockedUsersStream() Listen to blocked users

This file runs the full chat engine and user controls.
Ready for the next? I’ll go over the tiny but essential message.dart (the message
model).

You're on fire ! Here's the breakdown of the next file and a quick look at how many
are left after.

File: message.dart

This file defines the Message model — a clean structure for every message in your
app.
 IMPORTS

import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';

Required for using the Timestamp field (Firestore time format).

Class: Message

class Message {
final String senderId;
final String senderEmail;
final String receiverId;
final String message;
final Timestamp timestamp;
Property What it stores
senderId Firebase UID of sender
senderEmail Sender’s email address
receiverId UID of the person receiving the message
message The actual message content
timestamp Time message was sent (Firestore format)

Constructor

Message({
required this.senderId,
required this.senderEmail,
required this.receiverId,
required this.message,
required this.timestamp,
});

All fields are required when creating a new message object.


 Method: toMap()

Map<String, dynamic> toMap() {

return {
'senderId': senderId,
'senderEmail': senderEmail,
'receiverId': receiverId,
'message': message,
'timestamp': timestamp,
};
}

Converts the message object into a map, so it can be saved in Firestore.

Summary Table

Part Description
Message class Data model for a chat message
toMap() Converts object → Firestore-ready map
Timestamp Keeps time format Firestore can read

✅ Remaining Files

You've already completed:

1.

login_or_register.dart

2.
3.

auth_gate.dart

4.
5.

auth_service.dart

6.
7.
 chat_service.dart

8.
9.

message.dart ✅

10.

Here’s what’s left (just 3 to go!):

1.

profile_service.dart

2.
3.

firebase_options.dart

4.
5.

main.dart

6.

Let me know when you're ready — we’ll move into profile_service.dart next.

Let’s keep it rolling — here's the breakdown of:

File: profile_service.dart
This file handles all profile data for a user in Firestore, such as:

Fetching profile info




Updating profile picture, username, and bio

Note: The file is currently commented out, but fully functional.

IMPORTS

import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';
import 'package:firebase_auth/firebase_auth.dart';
Import Purpose
cloud_firestore Access Firestore for reading/writing profile data
firebase_auth Get current user ID (UID)

Class: ProfileService

class ProfileService {
final FirebaseFirestore _firestore = FirebaseFirestore.instance;
final FirebaseAuth _auth = FirebaseAuth.instance;
Variable Purpose
_firestore Firebase Firestore instance
_auth Firebase Auth instance

Method: getProfileData()

Future<Map<String, dynamic>> getProfileData() async {

final user = _auth.currentUser;
final doc = await _firestore.collection("Profiles").doc(user.uid).get();
return doc.data() ?? {};
}
Step What it does
Get current user Uses Firebase Auth
Access Firestore Loads profile from Profiles/{uid}
Return map Returns username, bio, and photo if available
 Method: updateProfileData(...)

Future<void> updateProfileData({
String? profilePhoto,
String? username,
String? bio,
})
Step Purpose
Accept optional fields Update only what’s changed
Build Map<String, dynamic> Only include non-null values
Update Firestore Edits Profiles/{uid} document

Summary Table

Method Purpose
getProfileData() Load profile info (photo, username, bio)
updateProfileData() Update selected fields in Firestore
collection("Profiles") Stores user profiles separately from basic auth info

This service is designed to support the ProfilePage UI you reviewed earlier.

You're on a roll! Next up:

firebase_options.dart (auto-generated setup for Firebase). Ready when you are.

Almost done — let’s break down the second-to-last file:

File: firebase_options.dart
This file is auto-generated by the FlutterFire CLI and contains configuration
details needed to connect your app to Firebase for each platform (Android, iOS, etc.).

IMPORTS

import 'package:firebase_core/firebase_core.dart' show FirebaseOptions;

import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart' show defaultTargetPlatform, kIsWeb,
TargetPlatform;
Import Purpose
FirebaseOptions Needed to initialize Firebase with custom config
defaultTargetPlatform Detects the platform (Android, iOS, etc.) at runtime

Class: DefaultFirebaseOptions

This class provides platform-specific configuration for Firebase initialization.

Platform Switcher

static FirebaseOptions get currentPlatform {

switch (defaultTargetPlatform) {
case TargetPlatform.android:
return android;
case TargetPlatform.iOS:
return ios;
...
}
}

Checks what platform the app is running on and returns the correct config
object.

Android Config

static const FirebaseOptions android = FirebaseOptions(

apiKey: 'AIzaSyA8qwtTowQR5607JK1KR5Bg5U9dcXhhvEk',
appId: '1:382962690975:android:bde09fb438171d5712ebaa',
messagingSenderId: '382962690975',
projectId: 'bcoechat',
 storageBucket: 'bcoechat.firebasestorage.app',
);
Field Purpose
apiKey API key for Firebase services
appId Unique app identifier
projectId Firebase project
messagingSenderId Used for push notifications (if any)
storageBucket Firebase Storage connection (e.g. for profile images)

iOS Config

Similar structure as Android, but with different values:

static const FirebaseOptions ios = FirebaseOptions(

apiKey: 'AIzaSyA95Z-nsTOdPSOv1zpMx4gENX7j_37zLjo',
...
);

Unsupported Platforms

throw UnsupportedError('...not configured...');

If you try to run the app on macOS, Windows, or Linux without config, it throws an
error.

Summary Table

Feature Description
FirebaseOptions Holds config to initialize Firebase
currentPlatform Detects which platform to use
android / ios Platform-specific credentials
auto-generated Do not modify manually unless necessary

Let’s finish strong — here’s your final file:

File: main.dart

This is the entry point of your Flutter app — it initializes Firebase and launches your
app.
 IMPORTS

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:firebase_core/firebase_core.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/firebase_options.dart';
import 'package:chatapp/services/auth/auth_gate.dart';
Import Purpose
flutter/material.dart Flutter UI toolkit
firebase_core.dart Required to initialize Firebase
firebase_options.dart Firebase config per platform
auth_gate.dart Decides which screen to show (login or home)

main() Function

void main() async {

WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
await Firebase.initializeApp(
options: DefaultFirebaseOptions.currentPlatform,
);
runApp(const MyApp());
}
Step Purpose
WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized() Required for async init
Firebase.initializeApp(...) Connects the app to Firebase
runApp() Starts the app with MyApp widget

Class: MyApp

class MyApp extends StatelessWidget

This wraps your whole app with MaterialApp.

build() Method

return MaterialApp(
debugShowCheckedModeBanner: false,
home: const AuthGate(),
);
Property What it does
debugShowCheckedModeBanner:
Removes the debug label from top right
false
 Property What it does
Decides if login screen or home screen should
home: AuthGate()
be shown

Summary Table

Element Description
main() Initializes Firebase + launches the app
Firebase.initializeApp() Sets up connection to your Firebase project
AuthGate Shows login/register or home based on login status
MaterialApp Base wrapper for your entire UI

✅ And that’s it! You’ve now seen every single file explained — top to bottom —
and your entire app structure is 100% clear.

Want a visual overview (like a flow diagram or architecture chart) next? Or ready to
move on to deployment, testing, or features?

Absolutely! Here's a short 5-line summary for each file you've sent so far,
organized in a clean table format:

Project File Summaries

File Name Summary (5-line Description)

Entry point of the app. Initializes Firebase. Starts the app
main.dart with MyApp. Wraps the app with MaterialApp. Uses
AuthGate to route user.
Auto-generated Firebase setup file. Provides platform-
specific config. Used by Firebase.initializeApp(). Contains
firebase_options.dart
keys for Android/iOS. Do not edit manually unless
necessary.
Decides what screen to show: home or login/register. Listens
to auth changes using StreamBuilder. If user is signed in →
auth_gate.dart
shows HomePage. Else → shows LoginOrRegister.
Wrapped in a Scaffold.
Toggles between login and register screens. Uses a boolean
login_or_register.dart flag showLoginPage. Passes onTap callback to both pages.
Simple StatefulWidget. Central navigation logic for auth.
UI for logging in with email/password. Uses custom
login_page.dart
MyTextField and MyButton. Calls
 File Name Summary (5-line Description)
AuthService.signInWithEmailPassword(). Handles errors
with dialog. Has link to switch to register.
UI for new user sign-up. Checks if passwords match. Uses
register_page.dart AuthService.signUpWithEmailPassword(). Shows error if
inputs are invalid. Link to go back to login screen.
Displays list of users for chatting. Uses ChatService to fetch
home_page.dart users (excluding blocked). Includes drawer and app bar.
Tapping a user navigates to ChatPage.
Core chat screen UI. Sends & receives messages in real
time. Animates typing and send button. Uses ChatBubble for
chat_page.dart
message display. Includes input field, scroll, typing
indicator.
Widget for displaying a chat message. Supports long-press
to block/report. Animates entrance with slide and fade.
chat_bubble.dart
Shows timestamp and message content. Uses ChatService
methods.
Simple clickable user tile. Displays user's name and profile
user_tile.dart
icon. Triggers onTap to open chat. Reusable across lists.
Reusable custom input field. Supports password hiding and
my_textfield.dart focus control. Clean styling and optional onChanged. Used
across login, register, chat.
Reusable animated button. Uses flutter_animate to scale and
my_button.dart fade in. Handles onTap action. Central button component
across screens.
App drawer with email display, nav options, and logout.
my_drawer.dart Uses AuthService.getCurrentUser() to show email. Contains
animated drawer items. Includes Settings & Logout.
Settings UI for managing account. Button to view blocked
settings_page.dart users. Button to delete account (with confirmation). Uses
AuthService.deleteCurrentUser(). Styled container layout.
Lists all users the current user blocked. Pulls from Firestore
blocked_users_page.dart
subcollection. Displays using ListTile.
Core Firebase auth backend. Handles login, registration,
auth_service.dart sign-out, and deletion. Cleans up Firestore data on delete.
Uses FirebaseAuth + Firestore.
Handles messaging, user fetching, blocking, and reporting.
chat_service.dart Sends messages and listens in real-time. Manages
BlockedUsers logic. Firestore-based.
(Commented) Service for getting and updating profile info.
profile_service.dart Manages username, bio, and photo. Pulls from and writes to
"Profiles" collection.
Utility for widget animations. Includes bounce, fade, and
animate_util.dart slide effects. Used for buttons and chat bubbles. Simplifies
animation across the app.
message.dart Model class for chat messages. Contains sender/receiver
File Name Summary (5-line Description)
info, content, and timestamp. Includes toMap() for saving in
Firestore.