Do Xamarin support Firebase Cloud Firestore?

Question

I have a requirement to create app using xamarin and cloud firestore, but i am not able to find related documents anywhere. do really xamarin forms supports firebase cloud s

Answer 1

"Absolutely yes!"

There is a very useful plugin for Xamarin Forms (Android and iOS):

Plugin.CloudFirestore

How to use?

1. Create a new Firebase project:

Follow the steps to put a name for your project and enable Analytics.

2. In your Firebase project create an Android application and download the file generated (google-services.json)

3. In your Firebase project create an iOS application and download the file generated (GoogleService-Info.plist).

4. In your Xamarin Forms Android project (YourProject.Android) paste the file google-services.json in the main folder

5. In your Xamarin Forms iOS project (YourProject.iOS) paste the file GoogleService-Info.plist in the main folder.

6. Follow the steps of the Setup section on the official documentation for both platforms (Android/iOS) and enjoy using it.

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IMPORTANT: If you haven't authentication for your cloud Firestore database, you can setup its rules like the below image: