Welcome to the world of Firebase C++ Open Source Development! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of using the Firebase C++ SDK to build robust applications across Android, iOS, and desktop platforms. Whether you are an experienced developer or just starting out, our user-friendly instructions will help you get started.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Prerequisites
• Building
• Including in Projects
• License

Getting Started

To kick things off, clone the Firebase C++ SDK repository with the following command:

git clone https://github.com/firebase/firebase-cpp-sdk.git

Prerequisites

Before diving into development, ensure you meet the following prerequisites for all platforms:

• CMake, version 3.7 or newer
• Python, version 3.7 or newer
• Abseil-py

To install required Python packages, execute:

python3 -m ensurepip --default-pip
python3 -m pip install --user absl-py

Building

Building the SDK is made simple with CMake, which creates the necessary build files. To illustrate, let’s draw an analogy:

Imagine building a house. Here, CMake is akin to your architect, planning and specifying every detail of your construction based on your input. Your house (the SDK) will be built from the ground up, integrating various components (like the Firebase libraries you select) into a final, functional structure.

To build the Firebase Analytics library, follow these steps:

mkdir desktop_build
cd desktop_build
cmake ..
cmake --build . --target firebase_analytics

This will invoke CMake to generate build files and compile the Analytics library!

Including in Projects

Integrating the Firebase C++ SDK into your existing project is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

• For CMake Projects:
  • Use add_subdirectory in your CMakeLists.txt to link the Firebase C++ SDK:

  add_subdirectory( [[Path to the Firebase C++ SDK]] )
  target_link_libraries( [[Your CMake Target]] firebase_analytics firebase_app)

• For Android Gradle Projects:
  • Use apply from: "[[Path to the Firebase C++ SDK]]Android/firebase_dependencies.gradle" to link your libraries and dependencies.

Troubleshooting

Even the best plans can face hurdles. Here are some common issues and their solutions:

• If CMake can’t find OpenSSL on Windows, ensure you specify the OpenSSL directory with -DOPENSSL_ROOT_DIR=[Open SSL Dir].
• For Mac users, if test execution prompts for your keychain password repeatedly, check your Keychain settings to allow access.

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License

The contents of this repository are licensed under the Apache License, version 2.0. Your use of Firebase is governed by the Terms of Service for Firebase Services.

Now, you’re ready to embark on your journey with the Firebase C++ SDK. Happy Coding!