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@@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ this package and accessible via providers and builders.
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Before going into the docs, let's take a small detour to look at how the elements of Stream Chat are structured.
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Before going into the docs, let's take a small detour to look at how the elements of Stream Chat are structured.
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### Basic Structure
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There are two core elements in chat, <b>Users and Channels.</b>
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There are two core elements in chat, <b>Users and Channels.</b>
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Channels are groups of one or more users that can message each other.
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Channels are groups of one or more users that can message each other.
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In an app, you need to have a user connected to query channels.
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In an app, you need to have a user connected to query channels.
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@@ -55,7 +57,9 @@ but there is a way to create a unique chat between a certain number of people by
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In essence, a normal two-person chat would be a <b>distinct channel</b> created with two members (you cannot add or delete members in this channel), whereas a group created with two people would simply be a <b>non distinct channel</b> (possible to add or remove members).
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In essence, a normal two-person chat would be a <b>distinct channel</b> created with two members (you cannot add or delete members in this channel), whereas a group created with two people would simply be a <b>non distinct channel</b> (possible to add or remove members).
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Note: It is also possible to add more than two people in a distinct channel which retains the same add/removal properties and resembles the Slack DMs where you can DM one or more people as well.
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:::note
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It is also possible to add more than two people in a distinct channel which retains the same add/removal properties and resembles the Slack DMs where you can DM one or more people as well.
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:::
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In summary, if you were creating a Whatsapp-like app, the first screen would be a <b>list of channels</b> - which on opening would show a <b>list of messages</b> that were sent by the users in the Channel.
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In summary, if you were creating a Whatsapp-like app, the first screen would be a <b>list of channels</b> - which on opening would show a <b>list of messages</b> that were sent by the users in the Channel.
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Salvatore Giordano