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πŸš€ I built a beta social app called Vartalabh (React Native + Appwrite)

Hey developers πŸ‘‹
I’m currently experimenting with building a small social/chat application called Vartalabh. The name comes from Sanskrit and roughly means conversation or dialogue.
The goal of the project is simple: create a lightweight space focused on conversations instead of endless scrolling.
Current Version: v1.0.0 (Beta)
Features implemented so far:
β€’ User signup & login
β€’ Username-based identity
β€’ Real-time chat system
β€’ Message update & delete
β€’ Basic user profile
β€’ Lightweight data handling for fast loading
The app is built using React Native for the mobile interface and Appwrite as the backend for authentication, database, and realtime features.
Right now it's in early beta, and I’m planning to ship weekly updates while testing it with early users.
Why I built it
I wanted to experiment with:
building a real-time chat system
managing authentication and user data
running a live product instead of just demo projects
learning how social apps grow from small communities
What I'm working on next
Upcoming improvements:
β€’ Profile improvements (avatars, bio)
β€’ User search & discovery
β€’ Online / activity status
β€’ Push notifications
β€’ UI polish and performance improvements
Looking for feedback
The app is currently available as an APK download from my website.
If you’re interested, please try the app once and share your feedback. Even small suggestions or bug reports would help a lot as I continue improving it.
Testing from real users helps me understand what works, what feels confusing, and what should be improved in the next updates.
Thanks for reading and supporting the project πŸš€https://vartalabh.idcare19.me

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