Type-ahead Searchbar for Android

This Android app demonstrates a type-ahead search bar using Kotlin and Android. It allows users to search for items, and as they type, it provides real-time suggestions in an auto-complete dropdown.

Features

Real-time type-ahead search suggestions.
Integration with Firebase Firestore for fetching search suggestions.
Easy-to-use and customizable AutoCompleteTextView.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and run the project on your local machine.

Prerequisites

Android Studio (latest version)
Firebase project with Firestore (if you want to use a Firebase backend)

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine using Git or download it as a ZIP file.

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/rajeshs098/Type_ahead_Searchbar.git
  

2. Open the project in Android Studio.

3. **Set up Firebase Firestore (if not already done):**

   - Create a Firebase project on the [Firebase Console](https://console.firebase.google.com/).
   - Add an Android app to your Firebase project and follow the setup instructions to download the `google-services.json` file.
   - Place the `google-services.json` file in the app module of your Android project.

4. Build and run the app on an Android emulator or physical device.

Usage

Enter a search query in the search bar.
As you type, the app will provide real-time search suggestions based on your input.
Tap on a suggestion to complete the search.

Customization

You can customize the appearance and behavior of the type-ahead search bar by modifying the code in the project.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests to improve this project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Firebase for providing a backend solution.
Android Developers for Android development resources.

M-AmeenAkbar/Type_ahead_Searchbar