How to generate the SHA-1 hash for Android Google development

Sometimes we need to generate a SHA 1 hash for Playstore publishing or what not. This information can be explained with a single command at the Google documentation website at https://developers.google.com/android/guides/client-auth “Authenticating Your Client”. You’d’ think using the key tool command would be simple enough. Well it is, if you modify the command… This is …

Get easily started with Firebase in Android Studio

Before I thought it was a hassle to get started with a new project with Android Studio for Firebase but there are now some great tools in Android Studio to speed up the process. My goal for this post is to show you how to get started with Firestore for a new app to your …