I’m building a social-networking Android app for a university project and I’d like an experienced developer to help me get it production-ready. The core of the app is simple: users sign up with their email, complete a short profile, and then start connecting with others. Before they can do anything else, I need a robust email-verification flow that sends a one-time link, blocks unverified accounts from accessing content, and handles resends gracefully. My current stack is Android Studio with Kotlin, and I’m leaning toward Firebase Authentication for speed, though I’m open to other secure methods if you can justify them. Once the email gate is solid, I’d like advice on extending the foundation to typical social features—messaging, real-time feeds, or richer profile pages—so clean, modular code and clear commenting are important. Deliverables • End-to-end email-verification module integrated into a basic sign-up / login screen • Clear instructions (or recorded walkthrough) so I can replicate, test, and iterate on my own • Brief code review session to ensure best practices, security, and scalability Acceptance Criteria • Verification link arrives within seconds on common providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) • Unverified users are restricted from protected areas until confirmation succeeds • All network calls are handled asynchronously with visible feedback to the user • Build runs error-free on Android 11–14 emulators and a physical device If you’re comfortable working alongside a student developer and explaining key decisions as we go, I’d love to collaborate and learn from your experience.