iOS Sample App by CometChat

This reference application showcases the integration of CometChat's iOS UI Kit within an iOS framework. It provides developers with examples of implementing real-time messaging and voice and video calling features in their iOS-based applications.

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Prerequisites

• Xcode
• pod (CocoaPods)
• Sign up for a CometChat account to get your app credentials: App ID, Region, and Auth Key

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-sample-app-ios.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

     cd cometchat-sample-app-ios/CometChatSwift

3. Install dependencies:

     pod install

4. If you're facing any issues while installing pods then use the below command.

     pod install --repo-update

5. In Xcode, open the project by opening cometchat-sample-app-ios/CometChatSwift.xcworkspace

6. Enter your CometChat App ID, Region, and Auth Key in the CometChatSwift/AppConstants.swift file:

   cometchat-uikit-ios/CometChatSwift/AppConstants.swift

   Lines 9 to 13 in 056b60f

   	class AppConstants {
   	static var APP_ID = "<# Enter Your App ID Here #>"
   	static var AUTH_KEY = "<# Enter Your AuthKey Here #>"
   	static var REGION = "<# Enter Your Region Code Here #>"
   	}

7. If your app is created before August 12th, 2024 then change the sample data URL to https://assets.cometchat.io/sampleapp/v1/sampledata.json in the CometChatSwift/Controllers/Login.swift file:

   cometchat-uikit-ios/CometChatSwift/Controllers/Login.swift

   Lines 109 to 111 in 056b60f

   	func fetchSampleLoginData(){
   	let url = URL(string: "https://assets.cometchat.io/sampleapp/sampledata.json")!
   	URLSession.shared.fetchData(for: url) { (result: Result<SampleUsers, Error>) in

8. Run the app on a device or emulator.

Help and Support

For issues running the project or integrating with our UI Kits, consult our documentation or create a support ticket or seek real-time support via the CometChat Dashboard.