Timy Messenger

Abstract

1. Introduction

The concept for Timy was created and developed by kaalita and philippmoeser. The initial version is a MVP messaging app focusing on organising events among groups.

We hope this project can be a reference or building block for your next flutter app.

An amazing open-source group messaging app build with flutter.

2. Objective

Timy - open source mobile app for groups to communicate and organize themselves. Built with flutter.

This project demonstrates how Dart, Flutter, Kotlin can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

• Multiple groups (similar to Teams in Slack).
• Multiple open or private channels within groups.
• Sharing of photos and photo collections.
• React to messages with emoji.
• Push-notifications for the message and channel updates.
• Specific channels for events (e.g. containing date, venue).
• Editing of event channels.
• Calendar for all upcoming and past events aggregated over all groups and channels.
• English and German localization.
• RSVP for events.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Flutter SDK
• Android Studio or VS Code with Flutter plugin
• Android / iOS device or emulator
• Android Studio (latest)
• JDK 17
• Android device or emulator
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/janoodleFTW/timy-messenger.git
cd timy-messenger

1. Select your project in console.firebase.google.com.
2. Navigate to Authentication
3. Select Sign-in methods and activate Email / Password.
4. In firebase navigate to Authentication and select Users.
5. Then Add user.
6. Select the database you’ve just created.
7. Create collection and name it groups.
8. Add your first group with the following properties:

$ firebase deploy --only functions

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by janoodleFTW and published on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.