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- .NET MAUI: Archive and Publish using Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code enables complete .NET MAUI build and publish workflows for iOS and Android using command-line tools. This guide covers archiving apps with proper signing, uploading to stores, and managing platform-specific configurations.
Read more - Starting .NET MAUI Development in 2024 - What You Need To Know
James Montemagno walks through Starting .NET MAUI Development in 2024 - What You Need To Know, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. It highlights what changed, why it matters for real apps, and what to adopt first for the biggest impact.
Read more - .NET MAUI Community Toolkit 7.0.0 Aligns to .NET 8
Edin Kapić covers Community Toolkit 7 — .NET 8 support, CancellationToken on async APIs, and platform notification/status-bar fixes. The companion toolkit release that shipped with the .NET 8 wave.
Read more - Remove iOS Navigation Bar Separator in .NET MAUI
Custom handlers in .NET MAUI enable removal of iOS navigation bar separators when using Shell. Platform-specific code modifies UINavigationBarAppearance to create seamless, edge-to-edge navigation experiences.
Read more - Setting up an Android foldable phone emulator for .NET MAUI
Petar Mishev walks through setting up an Android foldable emulator for .NET MAUI development and testing. It is a practical entry point for anyone preparing apps for posture changes, larger canvases, and dual-state layouts.
Read more - Create animations in .NET MAUI for a disco atmosphere
Create animations in .NET MAUI for a disco atmosphere with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.
Read more - January XAML Fest
Leomaris Reyes explores January XAML Fest, focusing on ✍️ Tips for Maximizing the Learning Experience and understanding the Card Structure. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.
Read more - Sands of MAUI: Issue #129
Sam Basu 
Daniel Hindrikes 
Ed Charbeneau 
James Montemagno 
Leomaris Reyes 
Maddy Montaquila 
Telerik Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #129 curates Welcome to .NET 8, Scanning in .NET MAUI, January XAML Fest, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.
Read more - 89: Bound for greater Bindings
Gone DotNet 
Allan Ritchie 
Jonathan Dick Jon and Allan dive into native bindings strategy for MAUI, including slim bindings and platform channel experiments. The episode is a practical look at crossing .NET/native boundaries without losing maintainability.
Read more - .NET MAUI: How I create a Flyout in compact mode with Shell
Daniel Hindrikes demonstrates creating a compact-mode Flyout using .NET MAUI Shell for a more desktop-friendly navigation experience.
Read more - January XAML Fest
Leomaris Reyes explores January XAML Fest, focusing on ⚠ Preparing for the Journey and let’s Hit the Road! 🚗💨. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.
Read more - Material Design & Free Controls for .NET MAUI with UraniumUI
Material Design & Free Controls for .NET MAUI with UraniumUI explained with a practical, implementation-first walkthrough for .NET MAUI developers. You will see what it does, how to set it up, and what to watch for across platforms.
Read more - 88: Return of Gone Mobile and the State of .NET MAUI Gone DotNet Allan Ritchie Jonathan Dick
Jon and Allan kick off the return of Gone Mobile with a candid state-of-.NET MAUI discussion. The episode combines platform direction, practical architecture, and performance-first engineering habits.
Read more - Intro to Visual Studio Code | .NET MAUI Minutes
Maddy Montaquila introduces the .NET MAUI extension for Visual Studio Code and shows what getting started looks like across Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is a concise entry point for developers exploring a lighter-weight MAUI workflow.
Read more - .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, January 2024
.NET Foundation 
Brandon Minnick 
Shaun Lawrence 
Victor Hugo Garcia 
Vladislav Antonyuk Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!
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