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Creating a Cloud-based Swift iOS Chat App with Firebase

by Brett Romero

Firebase has become one of the most popular cloud based databases. This course will teach you how to build a Swift iOS chat app by utilizing Firebase.

What you'll learn

Having an intelligent and easy to use cloud-based storage service for your iOS app is critical when real-time, reliable communication is necessary. In this course, Creating a Cloud-based Swift iOS Chat App with Firebase, you'll see how Firebase comes to the rescue and satisfies the need for reliability and real-time interaction. First, you'll create a Swift based chat app and at the core of this app will be Firebase. Next, you'll learn how to integrate Firebase into an iOS app. Finally, you'll explore the schema structure of Firebase, which is key to fully understanding iOS/Firebase integration. By the end of this course, you'll know how to integrate Firebase with iOS to create a real-time chat application.

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About the author

Brett Romero is a software developer versed in .NET, PHP, Python, and iOS to name a few. He builds desktop, web and mobile applications. As well, he knows Illustrator and Photoshop backwards and forward. His design skills aren't too shabby either. Brett also founded Bitesize Business School, which helps entrepreneurs develop needed technical skills for running an online business while also teaching them invaluable business skills. His undergraduate degree is in business administration and ... more

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