Key Benefit: Seamlessly integrate complete chat functionality into your application with pre-built components that handle messaging, media sharing, reactions, and threading out of the box.
Feature Overview
This UIKit is designed to seamlessly integrate messaging functionalities into your application, enabling rich conversations between users. Whether you’re building a social network, a community platform, or a customer support system, our Conversation Chat UIKit equips you with everything you need to create engaging messaging experiences.Core Messaging
Complete Chat Experience
- Send and receive text messages
- Rich media support (images, videos, etc.)
- Message editing and deletion
- Real-time message delivery
Interactive Features
Enhanced Engagement
- Message reactions with emojis
- Message threading and replies
- User action controls
- Conversation management
Platform Support: Conversation Chat components are currently supported on Flutter only. Additional platform implementations are in progress.
Implementation Guide
Complete chat conversation interfaceThe AmityChatPage serves as the main component for displaying and interacting with individual chat conversations in your application.
Required Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description |
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channelId | String | Unique identifier for the chat channel |
userId | String | Current user’s unique identifier |
userDisplayName | String | Display name for the current user |
avatarUrl | String | URL for the user’s avatar image |
Features
Feature | Description |
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Conversation View | Complete chat interface with message history and input controls |
Channel Management | Mute/unmute toggle and conversation settings |
Network Awareness | Offline mode indication and automatic reconnection |
Message Organization | Chronological display with date separators |
Code Examples
Important Note: The AmityChatPage automatically handles message loading, real-time updates, and user interactions.
Component Management Strategies
Component Integration
Component Integration
Integrating chat components into your appThe UIKit components are designed to work seamlessly together. Use AmityChatPage as your main interface, and leverage individual components like MessageBubbleView and MessageComposer when you need granular control over specific parts of the chat experience.
UI Customization Strategy
UI Customization Strategy
Tailoring the chat interfaceCustomize the appearance and behavior of chat components to match your app’s design. The UIKit provides theming options and component configuration to align with your brand while maintaining core functionality.
User Flow Optimization
User Flow Optimization
Designing intuitive chat experiencesPlan your navigation flow between chat components and other parts of your app. Consider how users will access conversations, manage settings, and interact with message features for the best user experience.
Best Practices
Component Configuration
Component Configuration
Optimizing UIKit setupConfigure the UIKit components properly for your use case. Ensure proper parameter passing between components and handle callback functions appropriately. The underlying SDK handles all performance optimization automatically.
User Experience Design
User Experience Design
Creating engaging chat interfacesFocus on clear visual hierarchy, intuitive interaction patterns, and responsive design. The UIKit provides pre-built interactions while allowing you to customize the presentation layer to match your app’s experience.
Error Handling & Feedback
Error Handling & Feedback
Managing user interactions gracefullyImplement proper error handling for user actions and provide clear feedback for loading states, connection issues, and user interactions. The SDK manages network reliability while the UIKit handles user interface feedback.
Related Features
Chat Overview
All Chat Components
Summary & architecture
Group Chat
Multi-user Features
Roles & member tools
Live Chat
Streaming Chat
High-volume events
Implementation Strategy: Start with the AmityChatPage component for a complete chat experience, then customize individual components like MessageBubbleView and MessageComposer as needed for your specific use case.