Firebase using Android Studio : Part 1 : Introduction

“Firebase” is a backend platform that helps you to create a cross-platform application without having much server side knowledge. In this tutorial series, we will learn how to use it with android and what are the different features it offers.

Register a new Project :

Open https://console.firebase.google.com 1. Login using your Google Account . Click on** “Create New Project”**

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2. Give one new name of your project , select one** “Country/Region”** and click “Create Project”

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3. You will be forwarded to your dashboard. Click on** “Add Firebase to your android app”**

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4. Enter your application package name (in my case it is com.codevscolor.firebasedemo) and click** “Add App”**

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  5. It will prompt you to download one “google-services.json” file. Save it .

** 6.** Click “Continue” -> “Finish”

7. Click on “Auth” -> Click on “Sign-In Method” -> “Email/Password” and set it enabled.

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8. Save it.

Bingo…you have created your first project :) On Next tutorial we will learn how to add firebase to your Android Application.