Setting Up Firebase Crashlytics

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Firebase Crashlytics is a powerful tool that helps you track, prioritize, and fix stability issues in your app. This article will guide you through the process of setting up Firebase Crashlytics in your app.

Integrating Crashlytics SDK into Your App

Before you can start using Crashlytics, you need to add the Crashlytics SDK to your app. Here's how you can do it:

1. Add Firebase to your app: If you haven't already, add Firebase to your Android, iOS, or Unity app by following the instructions provided in the Firebase documentation.

2. Add the Crashlytics SDK: Once Firebase is added, you can add the Crashlytics SDK. The process varies depending on the platform:

   • For Android, add the Crashlytics Gradle plugin in your project-level build.gradle file and the Crashlytics library in your app-level build.gradle file.

   • For iOS, add the Crashlytics SDK by adding Firebase/Crashlytics in your Podfile and running pod install.

   • For Unity, download and import the Crashlytics SDK .unitypackage file into your Unity project.

3. Initialize Crashlytics: After adding the SDK, you need to initialize Crashlytics in your app. This is usually done in your app's main activity or application class.

Verifying Crashlytics Installation

After setting up Crashlytics, it's important to verify that it's working correctly. You can do this by forcing a test crash:

1. Run your app: Run your app on a device or emulator.

2. Force a test crash: Use the Crashlytics' method to force a crash. For example, in Android, you can use Crashlytics.getInstance().crash().

3. Relaunch your app: After forcing a crash, relaunch your app. This is necessary because Crashlytics sends the crash report after the app restarts.

4. Check the Firebase console: Go to the Firebase console, select your project, and navigate to the Crashlytics dashboard. You should see the test crash report there.

Understanding the Crashlytics Dashboard

The Crashlytics dashboard is where you can see all the crash reports. It provides various details like the number of users affected by a crash, the number of crashes, the stack trace, and more. It also allows you to filter crashes based on various factors like app version, device, OS version, etc.

By following these steps, you can successfully set up Firebase Crashlytics in your app. Remember, Crashlytics is a powerful tool that can help you improve your app's stability and overall quality. So, make sure to make the most out of it.