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All About Reactions with the Stream Chat Android SDK

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Post Details
Company
Date Published
Author
Harun W.
Word Count
2,228
Language
English
Hacker News Points
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Summary

Stream's Chat SDK for Android provides an efficient way for developers to integrate message reaction functionalities into applications quickly, offering a free trial and free usage for small projects through a Maker Account. The tutorial highlights using the Android client library to add, delete, and paginate reactions, as well as employ cumulative reactions, with detailed instructions on creating and sending reaction objects via the ChannelClient. It also explains how to customize reactions using Stream's UI components, allowing developers to define custom reaction types and styles that align with the app's design. The SDK's flexibility is showcased through the ability to customize reaction icons and styles, ensuring the reactions fit seamlessly into the app's user interface. Additionally, the tutorial encourages exploring Stream's GitHub repository for further documentation and examples to enhance the integration of chat functionalities in Android apps.