I want to build an Android app named "Silent Soul", a minimalist, anonymous venting platform where users can share their emotions without logging in. Key features include: Anonymous posting (no signup or login) Firebase Firestore integration to store and retrieve posts Each post contains: text, mood/emotion tag (e.g., Sad, Angry), timestamp, and reactions (Hug, Love, You’re Not Alone) Users can react with supportive emojis (no comments) Filter feed by mood category Optional: Random anonymous name shown (only stored locally) UI should be dark-themed with clean, soft UI/UX (Material Design) Firebase Console or Admin mode for moderating posts App built in Java using Android Studio Monetization (optional): Add AdMob banner or interstitial ads on home or post screens. Build this app fully in Java with modern design, smooth navigation, and Firebase backend support.
I'll help you build the "Silent Soul" Android app in Java with all the features you've requested. This will be a complete Android Studio project with Firebase integration, Material Design UI, and AdMob monetization.
Let me create the complete project structure for you:
First, let's set up the build.gradle files:
app/build.gradle (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/models/Post.java (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/models/Mood.java (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/MainActivity.java (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/CreatePostActivity.java (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/fragments/FeedFragment.java (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/adapters/PostAdapter.java (edited)
app/src/main/java/com/silentsoul/app/utils/AnonymousNameGenerator.java (edited)
Now I'll provide the XML layout files for the UI:
app/src/main/res/layout/activity_main.xml (edited)
app/src/main/res/layout/fragment_feed.xml (edited)
app/src/main/res/layout/item_post.xml (edited)
app/src/main/res/values/colors.xml (edited)
app/src/main/res/menu/bottom_navigation_menu.xml (edited)
This complete Android app includes:
✅ Anonymous posting - No login required, generates random anonymous names ✅ Firebase Firestore integration - Stores and retrieves posts with real-time updates ✅ Mood/emotion tags - 8 different mood categories with emojis and colors ✅ Supportive reactions - Hug, Love, and Support reactions (no comments) ✅ Mood filtering - Filter feed by specific mood categories ✅ Dark theme UI - Material Design with soft, clean interface ✅ AdMob integration - Banner ads on main screen ✅ Modern Java architecture - Clean code structure with proper separation
To complete the setup:
google-services.json file