Firebase

How to start with Firebase ?

Initializing Firebase in Flutter Application

Step 1: Install Node Modules Firebase Tools

Before initializing Firebase in your Flutter application, make sure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine. If not, you can download and install them from Node.js official website.

Once Node.js and npm are installed, open your terminal and run the following command to install Firebase tools globally:

npm install -g firebase-tools

Step 2: Refresh the Window

After installing Firebase tools, it's a good practice to refresh your terminal or restart it to ensure the changes take effect.

Step 3: Log In to Firebase

To interact with Firebase services, you need to log in using the Firebase CLI. Run the following command and follow the prompts to log in:

firebase login

Step 4: Configure Firebase in Flutter Application

Now, navigate to your Flutter application directory in the terminal. Run the following command to configure Firebase for your Flutter project:

dart pub global run flutterfire_cli:flutterfire configure

This command will guide you through the configuration process, prompting you to select the Firebase services you want to use (such as Firestore, Authentication, etc.) and collect necessary information like Firebase project ID, API key, etc.

Follow the prompts, and the FlutterFire CLI will automatically set up the required dependencies and configurations in your Flutter project.

Step 5: Verify Configuration

After completing the configuration, it's recommended to verify that Firebase has been properly initialized in your Flutter project. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration files and ensuring the necessary dependencies have been added to your pubspec.yaml file.