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- Loading configuration data from json in a MAUI app
This walkthrough shows how to load local JSON configuration into a .NET MAUI app while keeping sensitive values out of source control. Tony demonstrates a lightweight pattern that's ideal for device-local keys and quick experimentation.
Read more - MAUI - Fallback image for no network state
This post explains why a straightforward MAUI fallback binding can fail when remote image loading breaks and no cache is available. Tony shows a reliable code-behind approach for switching to local fallback assets in offline scenarios.
Read more - MAUI day 2024
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Max Mannstein Tony recaps MAUI Day 2024 in Cologne, highlighting the event's practical sessions and community-first format. The post surfaces key takeaways across platform updates, security, and Aspire relevance for MAUI teams.
Read more - MAUI - Failed to load native whisper library
This troubleshooting post breaks down a native runtime issue when using Whisper.net with .NET MAUI on Apple silicon. Tony documents the practical fix path, including runtime alignment and rebuilding native dependencies for `arm64`.
Read more - Set current shell item from anywhere in a MAUI app
This guide shows how to keep MAUI Shell tab state in sync when navigating from app notifications into nested views. Tony demonstrates a simple pattern for switching the active tab programmatically to preserve user orientation.
Read more - MAUI - embedded .jpg image not loading
This quick fix explains why local JPG assets can fail to render in MAUI even when file paths look correct. Tony walks through the `.csproj` build action correction and naming constraints required for reliable image loading.
Read more - MAUI - The application has not been built
This troubleshooting post decodes a misleading MacCatalyst error that appears after an apparently successful build in MAUI projects. Tony shows how runtime architecture mismatch causes the issue and how to fix it in project configuration.
Read more - MAUI MacCatalyst app - Access folders and sub folders on desktop
Tony explains why desktop file access can fail in MAUI MacCatalyst apps due to Apple sandbox restrictions. The post walks through a local-development workaround and clarifies the App Store trade-offs you need to consider.
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