Add In-App Messaging to Your Mobile App – React Native / Expo

Stream's Messaging API facilitates the development of real-time chat applications that are scalable, secure, and efficient, without the need to build from scratch. This tutorial guides users through creating a functional chat app with in-app messaging using React Native and Expo, allowing seamless deployment on both Android and iOS platforms. The setup involves installing necessary tools like Node.js, Expo, and various React Native libraries, followed by integrating Stream Chat for real-time messaging capabilities. Users are instructed to register on the Stream website to obtain API credentials for authentication purposes. The tutorial details the process of setting up a chat client, configuring user authentication, and implementing in-app notifications to enhance user engagement. By leveraging Stream Chat components, developers can swiftly prototype and deploy chat applications, and are encouraged to explore additional features and functionalities available in Stream's documentation.