MAUIverse Community Feed

Building a Robust Deep Link Router in .NET MAUI

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz treats deep links as external application requests, not internal Shell routes — building a reusable router that parses, matches, validates, and authorizes incoming URIs before navigating. It's the production-grade foundation for deferred links, deduplication, and secure external URL handling.

Vor der IPA: iOS Signing für .NET MAUI vorbereiten

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Sebastian Jensen bereitet alle Apple-Ressourcen vor, die ein automatisierter .NET MAUI iOS Build braucht — App Identifier, Distribution Certificate, .p12-Export, Provisioning Profile und App Store Connect API Key. Die eigentliche Herausforderung bei iOS-CI liegt nicht im Workflow, sondern in dieser Vorbereitung.

Preventing Duplicate Async Operations in .NET MAUI

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz tackles the double-tap Save, overlapping refreshes, and racing navigation that async makes so easy to introduce. He moves past a simple IsBusy flag to reusable execution policies — reject, wait, cancel, share, or queue — built on SemaphoreSlim, cancellation, and single-flight patterns.

Using the Camera in .NET MAUI with CameraView

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez walks through the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit CameraView control end to end — installing the package, configuring per-platform permissions, and wiring an MVVM view model to take photos and record video in-app. A practical intro to full in-app camera control without leaving your application.

Von Commit zu AAB/APK: .NET MAUI Android Builds mit GitHub Actions automatisieren

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Sebastian Jensen zeigt Schritt für Schritt, wie eine .NET MAUI Android App per GitHub Actions gebaut, signiert und als .aab und .apk bereitgestellt wird. Ein reproduzierbarer Release-Prozess mit Keystore, Base64-Secrets, global.json und automatischer Versionierung — inklusive Beispiel-Repository.

Background Jobs in .NET for Mobile Apps: What Actually Works on iOS and Android

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Akhil Gite explains why .NET's threading model and mobile background execution are two different problems — and why Task.Run, BackgroundService, and Thread break the moment your app leaves the foreground. A practical look at working with each platform's background execution model on iOS and Android.

Running On-Device LLMs in .NET MAUI with Microsoft.Maui.Essentials.Ai

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick shows how Microsoft.Maui.Essentials.Ai exposes on-device foundation models like Apple Intelligence through the same IChatClient abstraction. Part 7 of his Microsoft.Extensions.AI series runs an LLM entirely on the phone — offline, private, and free per token.

Skeleton in .NET MAUI: What It Is and How to Use It

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explains why skeletons beat spinners for loading states and shows how to use the Telerik UI for .NET MAUI RadSkeleton. Covers when skeletons help (and when they don't), the built-in anatomies like Article and Card, and building a fully custom skeleton layout.

Login with Passkeys in a .NET MAUI App

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Edwards digs into the new cross-platform Passkeys API in .NET MAUI Preview 7, which talks to native authenticators on iOS, Android, and Windows. He walks the full WebAuthn flow end to end, pairing the tiny MAUI API with an ASP.NET Core Identity backend.

Scaffold: Modern App UI in .NET MAUI

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Alberto Aldegheri shows off Nalu.Maui.Scaffold, bringing floating tab bars, flexible nav bars, easy parallax, and rich navigation transitions to .NET MAUI apps. It's a tour of the features that push modern Android and iOS UIs to another level.

Level Up Animation with Keyframes for MAUI & Blazor

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie brings the CSS @keyframes model to .NET MAUI and Blazor, where evaluating an animation is a pure function of time you can scrub, reverse, and export. It stacks into 42 animated Motion Icons and a ShinyButton that runs its own busy/success/error states.

.NET MAUI in 2026 — How AI Has Transformed App Development Forever

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno shows how AI is reshaping .NET MAUI development — from writing and testing code to implementing design and shipping apps. This ~1 hour 15 minute session covers customizing GitHub Copilot for mobile and the team's latest productivity boosters.

When Incoming Data Is Faster Than Your Eyes

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky shares a real fix from a Bluetooth app receiving data 20 times a second: throttle how often bindings raise PropertyChanged while keeping data processing at full speed. A drop-in ThrottledViewModel base class gates UI updates to a smooth ~12Hz.

A Zero-Allocation DependencyProperty Source Generator for WPF/MAUI

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

kassyi introduces Kassyi.Generators.DependencyProperty, a source generator that turns 20 lines of DependencyProperty boilerplate into a single attribute across WPF, .NET MAUI, Avalonia, Uno, WinUI 3, and UWP. It's rewritten to be zero-allocation with compile-time type-safe callbacks.

Building a Custom Middleware Pipeline in .NET MAUI

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz brings the ASP.NET Core middleware idea to .NET MAUI, building a lightweight pipeline that wraps operations with logging, validation, auth, connectivity, and caching. It's a DI-friendly, testable way to stop scattering infrastructure code across your ViewModels and services.

Shiny Controls 1.0 — The Ultra Control Suite for .NET MAUI & Blazor

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie ships Shiny Controls 1.0, a huge suite with two real renderers — native .NET MAUI and real Blazor components — sharing one Material 3 token contract. It's the bottom sheets, chat views, schedulers, and camera pipelines you keep rebuilding, finally packaged as a library.

Shiny.NET — Controls 1.0, HTTP Server for MAUI, & mDNS Discovery Libraries

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie show off the latest Shiny.NET libraries in this ~1.5 hour session — the new Controls 1.0 suite, an HTTP server for MAUI, and mDNS discovery. Watch for live demos and the thinking behind each library.

A Deep Link Is an App-Lifecycle Event

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ivan Rossouw argues that a deep link can be parsed perfectly and still resume the wrong state — because URI routing and app-lifecycle handling are two separate contracts. He shows how Android launch modes, converging cold/warm paths, and a lifecycle test matrix keep stateful .NET MAUI and Blazor Hybrid flows intact.

Recycled Cells with DrawnUI — Part II

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky continues the DrawnUI recycled-cells series with three more list samples, a built-in items window, and WindowedSource for data that won't fit in memory. Part of a practical guide to picking MeasureFirst vs MeasureVisible and SkiaStack vs SkiaCachedStack for smooth .NET MAUI lists.

Shiny.DocumentDb — Hidden Gems

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie digs into the Shiny.DocumentDb features that never got a proper write-up — diffs, temporal audit trails, raw JSON terminals, and interceptor-built soft delete. If you already use DocumentDb, this is the guided tour of the APIs you'll want next.

Shiny.DocumentDb v13 — Encryption, an Outbox, and a Front Door

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie ships Shiny.DocumentDb v13 with field-level encryption, a transactional outbox, HTTP/MCP front doors, and a ConfigureDocument rewrite. It's a big release at the edges of the store — what sits in front of your documents and what the write hands off next.

One Blazor UI, Two Hosts: a Device-Capability Layer That Stays Resolvable Everywhere

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ivan Ball-llovera shows how a shared Blazor UI can talk to native share, haptics, biometrics, and more without ever asking “am I on MAUI?” Small per-capability contracts, inert defaults, and host overrides keep the same components portable across browser and .NET MAUI Hybrid.

Building an Onboarding and Registration UI in .NET MAUI

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes recreates a Dribbble-inspired onboarding and sign-up flow in .NET MAUI with code-built LinearGradientBrush and RadialGradientBrush backgrounds. The registration screen uses Telerik DataForm so you can ship a polished form without wiring every field by hand.

GitHub Copilot Mobile Canvas: Agent-Powered iOS and Android Testing

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno shows how to control iOS simulators and Android emulators inside GitHub Copilot Canvas with a new mobile device plugin. In this ~8 minute walkthrough, install the plugin and watch AI agents launch, configure, and test features on mobile devices from one interface.

.NET MAUI Community Standup | MAUI UI July Recap

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman joins David Ortinau and Gerald Versluis to recap MAUI UI July — the month-long community initiative packed with .NET MAUI UI content, inspiration, tips, and demos. This ~1 hour session looks back at highlights, contributions, and what’s next for building beautiful cross-platform apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, August 2026

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The August Toolkit standup covers .NET 11–ready releases of CommunityToolkit.Maui and Markup, popup race-condition fixes, and active MediaElement and popup PR discussions. It is a must-watch if you are preparing apps for .NET 11 or tracking Toolkit maintainer priorities.

Why .NET MAUI is the Smartest Cross-Platform Bet for Your Next App

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Pavel Chuvak makes the business case for choosing .NET MAUI for your next app, from a single codebase across four platforms to real cost savings. Drawing on hands-on Xamarin-to-MAUI migrations, it's a decision-maker's guide to the framework.

4 Rating Card UI Ideas in .NET MAUI

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes builds four Dribbble-inspired rating card UIs in .NET MAUI using Telerik's Rating and ProgressBar controls. From a friendly star prompt to a multi-criteria review card, each comes with the full XAML.

Most AI Demos Don't Work on Your Legacy App. What Does Work?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis sits down with Update Conference's Kajetan Duszyński to talk about using AI on real, messy codebases instead of polished demos. This ~17 minute Update Talk covers his daily Microsoft workflow, Copilot instructions, and what juniors need to stay relevant.

Bringing SwiftUI Picker into .NET MAUI

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Prateek Mahendrakar wraps a native SwiftUI Picker as an xcframework and binds it into .NET MAUI for a modern iOS picker experience. Learn the full path from Swift view to a bindable MAUI control with two-way selection.

8 .NET MAUI Performance Anti-Patterns That Make Apps Feel Slow

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion walks through eight everyday .NET MAUI choices that quietly hurt scrolling, memory, and responsiveness — from nested layouts to Debug-build profiling. Use it as a practical checklist before you ship.

Getting Started with the .NET MAUI Smart Scheduler

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion introduces its AI-powered .NET MAUI Smart Scheduler, which turns natural-language prompts into calendar appointments. This ~8 minute walkthrough covers setup, AI service wiring, and creating events by conversation.

.NET 11 Preview 6 Modernises MAUI CollectionView and Android Shell

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers .NET 11 Preview 6 for .NET MAUI — CollectionView2 on Windows, Android Shell on handlers, HybridWebView AOT-friendly interop, and media-picker recovery. A solid roundup of the architectural shifts still landing in the preview cycle.

Shiny.DocumentDb — Doing All the Things (v12)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie ships Shiny.DocumentDb v12 with a phpMyAdmin-style browser for schema-free stores, type-free JSON collections, cancellable interceptors, and a built-in soft delete. It's three releases in three days, verified with real AOT publishes and cross-provider conformance tests.

Supercharging .NET MAUI with Incremental Source Generators

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how Roslyn's Incremental Source Generators can eliminate DI registration, BindableProperty, and command boilerplate in .NET MAUI apps. He walks through building a real AutoRegister generator, complete with diagnostics and tests.

Building a Live Mermaid Flowchart Renderer in .NET MAUI

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Beltran builds a live Mermaid-to-visual flowchart renderer in .NET MAUI using native controls instead of static XAML generation. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, it's a parse-then-render blueprint for TD/LR flowcharts with decisions and labeled edges.

Flyouts, Tabs, and Popups in One .NET MAUI App

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Laureta tours a full Food Delivery showcase app for MvvmEssentials, his Shell alternative for .NET MAUI navigation and MVVM. Screen by screen, it shows flyouts, tabs, and popups sharing one clean ViewModel lifecycle contract.

Faces, Voices & Documents — On-Device Recognition Controls for .NET MAUI

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces on-device face, voice, and document recognition stacks for .NET MAUI — no cloud APIs, no inference bills. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, it centers on drop-in controls that hide the camera, enrollment, and matching plumbing.

Giving your .NET MAUI a Real Set of AI Wings

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie shows how to move past chat-bubble demos and give a .NET MAUI assistant real device capabilities with Shiny AI tool packs. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, it's a hands-on build where the model can write notes, schedule reminders, navigate your app, and more.

A Quick Guide to C# Expressions in .NET MAUI

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Edwards walks through C# expressions in .NET MAUI XAML — the .NET 11 preview feature that can retire a pile of tiny converters and calculated properties. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, it’s a practical tour of what belongs inline and what should stay named.

Building an Enterprise-Grade SignalR Communication Layer in .NET MAUI

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz explains how to go beyond the official SignalR client with a resilient communication layer for enterprise .NET MAUI apps. Learn how SignalRManager adds reconnection, offline queues, batching, observability, and type-safe hubs.

SVG to Interactive Map

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence turns a world map SVG and a pack of flag SVGs into a pannable, zoomable, tappable interactive map in .NET MAUI with SkiaSharp. Inspired by the World Cup, it's a practical guide to drawing vector data cross-platform without platform-specific code.

Blazor Hybrid: One UI for Web, iOS, Android & Desktop (.NET MAUI)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau breaks down how Blazor Hybrid and .NET MAUI let you build a UI once with Razor components and ship it to browser, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. This hour-long session covers the tech stack, real production apps, and the .NET 11 roadmap.

Building a Healthcare UI with .NET MAUI

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes recreates a Dribbble-inspired doctor appointment interface in .NET MAUI, block by block, using Telerik UI components. Learn how Rotation, TranslationX/Y, and a multi-column CollectionView turn an out-of-the-box design into working XAML.

Full Camera Control in .NET MAUI: Flash, Zoom, Torch and Recording

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez walks through the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit's CameraView, building an app that takes photos, records video, and drives flash, zoom, and torch in-app. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, this ~13 minute video takes you from NuGet install to testing on a real device.

Merge Conflict 524: A .NET MAUI AI Revolution

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno and Frank Krueger unpack the new .NET MAUI developer stack, from the Maui Doctor CLI and Maui Sherpa GUI to DevFlow's MCP server that lets AI agents test apps. They also dig into VS Code MAUI agents and the move to core CLR in .NET 11.

Building a new .NET library for Face & Voice Recognition

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On Gone DotNet, Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie debug a buggy new face & voice recognition library while pulling MAUI DevFlow into the loop. Jon also demos MAUI Sherpa's still-unreleased .NET SDK management feature.

Building Accessible Applications in .NET MAUI

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence takes over the MauiMart demo app to show how a deliberately inaccessible .NET MAUI app becomes usable by everyone. Recorded for Microsoft Zero to Hero, this ~1 hour session walks through the APIs, tooling, and habits that make accessibility surprisingly low-effort.

Building Accessible Applications with .NET MAUI

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence gathers the essential resources from his talk on building accessible .NET MAUI apps into one handy reference. Bookmark it for the official guidance, WCAG standards, platform-specific docs, and tooling you'll reach for on every project.

Building a Zero-Allocation Dashboard with SkiaSharp and Community Toolkit MAUI Markup

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Vladislav Antonyuk builds a real-time .NET MAUI dashboard that stays smooth at 120Hz by bypassing the layout engine entirely. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, this deep dive pairs C# Markup with a single SkiaSharp canvas to eliminate per-frame allocations.

From developer art to good looking apps - an AI design skill for .NET MAUI

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Allibone builds a reusable Agent Skill that turns his AI assistant into the app designer he never was, generating colour palettes, styles, and icon fonts for .NET MAUI. Part of MAUI UI July, it works across Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.

Building a Production-Ready REST Client Layer on Top of Refit in .NET MAUI

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz designs a reusable REST client layer that extends Refit with the resilience, observability, caching, serialization, and transfer features enterprise .NET MAUI apps need. Follow the architecture to see how a centralized networking platform can replace duplicated handler chains without giving up Refit's concise interfaces.

CoreCLR Progress and the Mono Timeline for .NET MAUI

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau shares the latest CoreCLR progress for .NET MAUI, including the accelerated retirement of the separate Mono path in .NET 11 Preview 6. Read the update for current performance expectations, diagnostics support, remaining rough edges, and a practical checklist for testing your own app.

2026 Volume 2 .NET MAUI and Blazor Updates

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion gives a quick tour of its 2026 Volume 2 updates for .NET MAUI and Blazor, spanning AI-assisted experiences, data editing, chart creation, and visualization. Watch this ~1 minute overview to spot the new controls and workflow improvements worth exploring in the full release.

Goodbye ValueConverters, Hello C# Expressions in .NET MAUI

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how C# Expressions let you drop most ValueConverters and write logic directly in your .NET MAUI XAML. Through before-and-after examples, she demonstrates just how much boilerplate you can delete while making bindings more readable.

SkiaSharp for .NET

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Uno Platform traces how SkiaSharp became the pixel-perfect, GPU-accelerated rendering backbone shared by .NET MAUI, WinUI 3, and Uno Platform. Read the retrospective for the technical tradeoffs behind a single cross-platform drawing API and what SkiaSharp 4.0's new co-maintenance model means for its future.

Building a Cross-Platform Credential Manager in .NET MAUI

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz walks through designing a secure, unified credential manager in .NET MAUI that handles passwords, biometrics, passkeys, and native providers across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. It's an architecture-first blueprint for delivering a seamless, OS-integrated authentication experience without gluing together per-platform hacks.

Building a Seven-Segment Display Control with .NET MAUI and SkiaSharp

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Sebastian Jensen builds a fully customizable seven-segment display control for .NET MAUI, drawing every retro bar by hand with SkiaSharp instead of leaning on a font. Part of .NET MAUI UI July 2026, it's a practical blueprint for turning a small visual system into a polished, reusable, theme-aware control.

Building Smarter .NET MAUI Apps? See What's New in Syncfusion 2026 Volume 2

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion's 2026 Volume 2 release lands a batch of .NET MAUI control upgrades, headlined by smarter AI AssistView features and productivity boosts across DataGrid, Charts, ListView, and TreeView. This roundup is the fastest way to see which new capabilities you can drop into your app today.

Available Now in .NET 11 for .NET MAUI

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes tours her favorite .NET MAUI improvements shipping in .NET 11, from map pin clustering to a new long-press gesture recognizer. It's a quick, practical roundup of the quality-of-life features worth adopting today.

Building an AI-Powered Personal Companion Mobile App

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Recorded at NDC Copenhagen 2026, Gerald Versluis shows how to build an AI-powered personal companion app with .NET MAUI, integrating AI to create smarter, more responsive cross-platform experiences. This ~1 hour session takes you from concept to a working app so you can go home and build your own personal Jarvis.

Gerald Versluis on MAUI, Blazor Hybrid, Linux Support, and Agentic Development

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On Code, Cloud & AI, Barry Luijbregts talks with Gerald Versluis about building .NET MAUI today — and how the team uses Copilot, skills, and MCP servers for agentic workflows. This ~45 minute episode also covers Blazor Hybrid, MAUI Labs Linux work, and what AI means for developer careers.

Build the Tools You Need

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau tells the story of building Foundry Forge — a native macOS .NET MAUI + Blazor Hybrid app that runs local AI models — using coding assistants and a disciplined workflow. Part of MAUI UI July 2026, it's less about 'AI wrote my code' and more about the guardrails that turn an agent from a genie into a reliable teammate.

Give Your MAUI Agent Hands — Contacts, Reminders & Location as AI Tools

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie shows how to move beyond a chat assistant that can only talk by wiring device services into your .NET MAUI app as AI tools. He walks through three new Shiny packages that let a model work with contacts, reminders, and location — opt-in, read-only by default, and AOT-compatible.

Recycled Cells with DrawnUI

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky explains when and how to replace .NET MAUI's CollectionView with a drawn alternative for complex, high-performance lists using DrawnUI and SkiaSharp. The post breaks down recycled-cell mechanics through two real samples — an infinite news feed and a windowed chat list — with the XAML, C#, and gotchas to make each one scroll smoothly.

Building an AI-Powered Personal Companion App with .NET MAUI

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis walks through building a cross-platform, AI-powered personal companion app with .NET MAUI and modern AI services in this hour-long session. Expect practical guidance, architectural best practices, and live demos covering natural language conversations, personalized recommendations, and contextual insights across Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS.

Adding OCR to a .NET MAUI App: Pick an Image, Read the Text, Stay Responsive

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Iron Software walks through IronOCR in .NET MAUI — MediaPicker, ReadAsync off the UI thread, image downscaling, and per-platform gallery permissions. The mobile gotchas matter even if you swap OCR engines.

.NET MAUI Community Standup | Skia Sharp 4.0 Release

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

SkiaSharp 4 is here, and this .NET MAUI Community Standup explores what’s new, why it matters, and how it impacts graphics work in your MAUI apps. Matthew Leibowitz, David Ortinau, and Gerald Versluis walk through key updates and practical context for developers using SkiaSharp today.

Building a Cross-Platform WebRTC Video Calling Solution in .NET MAUI

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz designs an enterprise-grade, cross-platform video calling stack in .NET MAUI built on WebRTC. It spans signaling with SignalR, STUN/TURN, adaptive bitrate, screen sharing, and data channels — giving you full control instead of embedding a third-party SDK.

The Install Funnel, Part 1: Make Your Icon Stand Out

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman kicks off his Install Funnel series for MAUI UI July 2026 by asking why white app icons dominate the top of the App Store and Play Store, and what that pattern means for your app. Backed by a hand-counted survey of the top 25 apps across four store lists, he turns the observation into a practical strategy and shows how to apply it in .NET MAUI.

Replicating a Travel App in .NET MAUI

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes rebuilds a polished travel app UI in .NET MAUI, breaking a Dribbble design into blocks and coding each one step by step. Follow along to sharpen your XAML layout instincts and see Telerik controls in action.

Test .NET MAUI Preview SDKs Locally with global.json sdk.paths

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis shows how the .NET 10 global.json sdk.paths feature lets you install a preview .NET SDK into a repo-local .dotnet/ folder, so you can try new .NET MAUI previews without touching your machine-wide setup. It's a scoped, reversible workflow — experiment in one repository, then delete the folder when you're done.

Easy Custom Navigation with Flagstone UI

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman announces the general availability of Flagstone UI, introducing FsShell — a drop-in Shell replacement that decouples navigation logic from its visual chrome in .NET MAUI. With FsShell, you keep everything Shell gives you (routing, lifecycle, navigation state) while building your tab bar and navigation UI entirely from cross-platform XAML or C#.

SkiaSharp 4.0 Is Here: Announcing the First Stable Release

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matthew Leibowitz announces SkiaSharp 4.148.0, the first stable v4 release, with a current Skia engine, new font and image capabilities, lifecycle fixes, and substantial rendering gains. See what changed, how the new Microsoft and Uno Platform co-maintenance cadence works, and what the Graphite-powered preview brings next.

Reduce XAML Boilerplate with .NET MAUI Global/Implicit Namespaces and Source Generator

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion's Anandh Ganesan shows how two underused .NET MAUI features — global/implicit XML namespaces and the XAML source generator — can eliminate the wall of xmlns declarations from every page and move XAML parsing from runtime to build time. Small configuration changes with a noticeable impact on readability, error detection speed, and debugging clarity.

Building a NEW MAUI Sherpa Deployment Tool

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On Gone DotNet, Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie continue turning MAUI Sherpa into a one-stop shop for mobile — setup, build, and deploy on top of its existing dev and debug features. It's a candid look at building cross-platform tooling live.

Getting Started with the Syncfusion Blazor Spreadsheet Editor

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion walks through setting up the Blazor Spreadsheet Editor from scratch — project creation, service registration, and integration — then tours key features like Excel import/export, formula support, rich cell formatting, and built-in accessibility. A solid introduction to adding production-ready spreadsheet functionality to Blazor applications.

Building a Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Layer in .NET MAUI

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz designs an enterprise-grade Runtime Application Self-Protection layer for .NET MAUI that lets an app monitor its own execution environment. It detects root, jailbreak, debuggers, hooking frameworks, and tampering — then responds intelligently based on a risk score.

Run Gemma 3 Locally in .NET MAUI — Offline AI, ONNX Runtime & On-Device RAG

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hassan Tariq walks through running Google's Gemma 3 model entirely on-device inside a .NET MAUI app using ONNX Runtime GenAI — no cloud APIs, no internet required. The walkthrough covers a complete offline RAG implementation including PDF ingestion, vector embeddings, semantic search, SQLite storage, and local inference.

.NET 11 Preview 5: What's Actually New for C# and MAUI Developers

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Igniscor breaks down the most practical .NET 11 Preview 5 updates for production teams using C# and .NET MAUI. The post highlights C# 15 changes, SDK tooling improvements, runtime performance gains, and what MAUI developers should validate before November.

Replicating a Ticket Screen in .NET MAUI

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes recreates a flight ticket UI in .NET MAUI, complete with the classic perforated ticket edges. It's a hands-on exercise in Shapes, Grids, and Border controls that levels up your custom layout skills.

ZXing.Net.Maui 0.10.0: Decode Barcodes From Images and Export Barcode Images

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis announces ZXing.Net.Maui 0.10.0 with two headline features: still-image barcode decoding from any stream or file path, and programmatic barcode image export to files or streams. No camera required — pick an image, decode it, or generate a barcode and save it.

A NEW CameraView to Rule Them All

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces CameraView, a single .NET MAUI control that delivers camera preview, capture, filters, and a pluggable frame-analysis pipeline across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Blazor. From barcode scanning and face detection to structured document parsing, this one control replaces an entire stack of platform-specific camera code.

Shiny Health 2.0 — The Ultimate Cross-Platform Health Library

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie ships Shiny Health 2.0 with 30+ data types spanning activity, heart, body, vitals, and lifestyle metrics — all through one unified IHealthService interface. The headline feature is an AI integration package that turns your health data into tools an LLM agent can call.

Shiny.Data.Sync — Offline-First Record Sync, Built on Jobs & HTTP Transfers

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.Data.Sync, filling the gap between Shiny Jobs and HTTP Transfers with a durable offline-first record sync library. Queue CRUD operations offline, drain on reconnect, and pull server deltas — all riding the same platform-tiered background execution model.

Building a NEW MAUI Sherpa Deployment Tool

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On Gone DotNet, Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie start making MAUI Sherpa a one-stop shop for mobile — setup, build, and deploy on top of its existing dev and debug features. Along the way they weigh up the latest AI coding models.

The Road To Wordy Blob 3 of 3

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Moreton-Howell wraps up his three-part .NET MAUI dev story with Wordy Blob, the word game that reused graphics from his earlier apps. It's the finale of a beginner-friendly journey through building real MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Standup | CoreCLR & Profiling Your MAUI App

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Šimon Rozsíval joins the standup to discuss what CoreCLR means for .NET MAUI apps in .NET 11 and demonstrates the new profiling tools in MAUI Labs — covering startup time comparisons, APK size trade-offs, custom app profiles, and how to make performance tuning a breeze.

AI-Powered Natural Language Filtering in .NET MAUI DataGrid

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion shows how to replace rigid dropdown filters with conversational AI-powered filtering in the .NET MAUI DataGrid using Azure OpenAI. Users can type plain English queries like 'Female employees with rating ≥ 8 and salary > 5000' and get instant, accurate results.

The Road To Wordy Blob 2 of 3

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In part two of his .NET MAUI dev story, Stephen Moreton-Howell builds a particle simulation game and a reusable split-flap scoreboard. Learn how to animate mechanical flip digits with ICanvas, a timer, and IDrawable.

Build a School Grade Sheet App with the .NET MAUI DataGrid

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion walks through building a school grade sheet application using the .NET MAUI DataGrid, demonstrating sorting, grouping, and filtering capabilities. A practical tutorial showing how to structure and interact with tabular data in a cross-platform MAUI app.

Secondary ToolbarItems in .NET MAUI 10 on iOS and macOS

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis shows how .NET MAUI 10 improves the rendering of secondary ToolbarItems on iOS and macOS, displaying them through a native overflow menu instead of forcing them into awkward positions. No custom handlers or platform-specific code needed.

The Road To Wordy Blob 1 of 3

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Moreton-Howell begins a three-part series on building his .NET MAUI word game Wordy Blob, starting with his first app: a Plate Tectonics Viewer. It's a beginner-friendly look at drawing performance and structuring a first MAUI project.

Building a Cross-Platform Bluetooth Mesh Solution in .NET MAUI

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how to move beyond point-to-point BLE and build a self-healing, many-to-many Bluetooth Mesh network with .NET MAUI as the provisioner. The guide covers mesh concepts, a platform-agnostic service design, provisioning, group messaging, and production security.

Getting Contact Information with .NET MAUI

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explains how to read device contacts in .NET MAUI so users can pull in a name, phone, or email instead of retyping it. She covers the per-platform setup and the gotchas you'll hit on Android, iOS, and Windows.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, June 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The June Toolkit standup announces new camera and media element releases, then unpacks popup and maps decisions currently under discussion. It is a detailed look at shipped features, migration guidance, and contributor follow-up items for upcoming releases.

5 Heart Animations Using .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes builds five playful heart animations in .NET MAUI using nothing but the framework's basic animation APIs. Each one is short, reusable, and a great way to add polish to your app's interactions.

Taking Your AI to the Edge with .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This talk explores how to bring AI capabilities directly to mobile and edge devices using .NET MAUI, moving inference off the cloud and onto the hardware in your users' hands. A look at the tools, patterns, and trade-offs for running AI models locally in cross-platform .NET apps.

Custom Google Maps Info Window in .NET MAUI — FontAwesome Icons and Pin Detail Page

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hassan Tariq shows how to replace the default Google Maps pin callout with a fully custom info window in .NET MAUI — a styled ContentView card showing place name, address, category, star rating, and opening hours, with FontAwesome Solid icons and navigation to a detail page. Works on Android and iOS using the Onion.Maui.GoogleMaps library.

Shiny.DocumentDb v6 — Vectors, Filters & a Real Connection Pool

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie releases Shiny.DocumentDb v6 with vector/ANN search across six database engines, EF Core-style global query filters, composite JSON indexes, and real connection pooling for server SQL. This release takes DocumentDb from mobile-first to server-ready.

Migrating .NET MAUI from Mono and Tuning Mobile Performance

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Vladislav Antonyuk digs into the architectural shift of .NET MAUI moving from the Mono runtime to CoreCLR, explaining both the performance benefits and the production problems that come with it. A practical guide covering dual-runtime targeting, GC tuning for mobile hardware, and using desktop-grade diagnostics on physical devices.

Implementing In-App Billing in .NET MAUI

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz builds a clean, production-ready in-app billing architecture for .NET MAUI that abstracts Google Play, StoreKit, and the Microsoft Store behind one service. It covers product types, server-side receipt validation, subscriptions, restores, and the pitfalls that trip up real apps.

Give Your .NET MAUI Android Apps a Material 3 Makeover

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explains how to enable Material 3 styling in .NET MAUI 10 with a single MSBuild property, covering which controls are supported today and what's coming next. One line in your .csproj transforms your Android app to use Google's latest design system.

Share Functionality in Your .NET MAUI Apps

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to open the native share sheet in .NET MAUI to share text, links, and files across iOS, Android, and Windows. She also covers the security and presentation details that trip developers up.

.NET MAUI 11 Preview 4: CoreCLR, Badges, and C# in XAML

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis walks through all the highlights of .NET MAUI 11 Preview 4 including the runtime switch from Mono to CoreCLR, Material 3 support for Android, badge support for Shell tabs, and writing C# code directly in XAML. A comprehensive preview of what's coming next for .NET MAUI.

Integrating Native Device Features in .NET MAUI with Built‑In APIs

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion walks through using .NET MAUI's built-in native device APIs for camera, file picker, geolocation, connectivity, sensors, and more — all from shared C# code. A practical guide covering permissions, platform differences, and best practices for production apps.

.NET MAUI Changes Its Engine: What It Means for Your Mobile App

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Horus Software breaks down what the .NET MAUI move from Mono to CoreCLR means for teams maintaining or building mobile apps. A clear, practical explainer covering unified diagnostics, startup improvements, debugger caveats, and what to measure before migrating.

Writing Your Own Roslyn Analyzers for .NET MAUI

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how to turn your team's MAUI best practices into compile-time rules by building custom Roslyn analyzers. From enforcing MVVM naming to catching UI-thread blocking calls, this guide makes the compiler your automated architecture reviewer.

Event Sourcing and CQRS in a Mobile Client with .NET MAUI and LiteDB

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz brings enterprise architecture to mobile, showing how CQRS and Event Sourcing power clean offline-first apps in .NET MAUI backed by LiteDB. Instead of storing just current state, you store the events that produced it — unlocking audit history, easier sync, and reactive UI.

Material 3 in .NET MAUI — One Line to Transform Your App

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis demonstrates how enabling Material 3 in a .NET MAUI app is as simple as adding one property to your project file. See the before and after transformation and explore the HealthProfile sample app showcasing the new design system.

.NET MAUI Moves to CoreCLR in .NET 11

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau announces that CoreCLR is now the default runtime for .NET MAUI on Android, iOS, and Mac Catalyst starting in .NET 11 Preview 4. A milestone that brings runtime unification, tiered JIT, ReadyToRun, PGO, and the path to NativeAOT to mobile apps.

How to Verify Network Connectivity in .NET MAUI

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explains how to check network connectivity in .NET MAUI using the IConnectivity API, going well beyond a simple online/offline boolean. Learn to detect connection types and react to changes in real time.

The Best MAUI Library You Don't Know: Nalu — VirtualScroll, Custom Tabbar, and More!

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores Nalu, a comprehensive .NET MAUI library offering type-safe navigation, high-performance virtualized scrolling, custom tabbars, and layout utilities. If you haven't come across Nalu yet, this video makes the case for why it deserves a spot in your toolkit.

Bringing AI On-Device: Building and Integrating TensorFlow Lite Models in .NET MAUI

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz walks the full lifecycle of on-device ML — training a model in Python, optimizing it as TensorFlow Lite, and wiring it into .NET MAUI for real-time inference. It's the end-to-end pipeline most tutorials skip, covering the crucial integration and performance details.

Creating a Neural Network Based MAUI Mobile App - Part 2 (RunPod)

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Moreton-Howell pushes past Google Colab's free-GPU limits by trying RunPod to train a more ambitious neural network for a .NET MAUI app. It's a candid, warts-and-all account of wrestling with cloud GPU environments.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, May 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit team walks through the new 14.2 release, camera and status bar fixes, and current PR priorities for the month. It is a practical update on what shipped, what is in review, and where contributors can jump in next.

.NET MAUI UI July 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman announces .NET MAUI UI July 2026, the fourth year of this community-driven event where developers share blog posts and videos about .NET MAUI UI throughout July. Sign up for a date, pick a topic, and share your passion with the community.

Introducing Shiny.AiConversation — Text, Voice & Wake Word in One Service

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.AiConversation, a single service that wraps text chat, voice chat, hands-free wake word activation, audio feedback, and persistent chat history into one DI registration. Bring your own AI backend — OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI, or Ollama — and get a full conversational AI experience across MAUI and Blazor.

The Feedback Service — One Hook to Rule Them All

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces IFeedbackService in Shiny Controls v1.0 — a single injectable service that every interactive control calls for haptic, TTS, sound effects, analytics, or any combination. Implement it once, and every control uses it automatically.

Building an AI-Powered Conference App with .NET's Composable AI Stack

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Quintanilla walks through ConferencePulse, an AI-powered conference assistant built with Microsoft.Extensions.AI, DataIngestion, VectorData, Model Context Protocol, and the Microsoft Agent Framework. The app runs live polls, answers audience questions in real time, and generates session insights.

Integrating Haptic Feedback in .NET MAUI

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to add tactile haptic feedback to your .NET MAUI apps with just a couple of lines of code. Learn when to use short taps versus longer vibrations to make interactions feel more responsive.

AI Tools for all the App Things

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On Gone DotNet, Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie finish their AI-BLE Droid control and tour a batch of new AI tool integrations across Allan's Shiny libraries. See how to let AI run your app and your code.

Why We Built SimToolbox

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Velocity Engineering introduces SimToolbox, a macOS menu bar app for inspecting iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS simulators. Browse app folders, inspect Info.plist and entitlements, monitor SQLite databases in real time, and track filesystem changes — all without leaving your dev flow.

.NET MAUI Community Standup | Rust, SkiaSharp Everywhere, AI/ML Live Processing

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky joins the standup to showcase Rust integration in .NET MAUI apps, SkiaSharp rendering across platforms, and real-time AI/ML live processing with camera feeds — pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cross-platform .NET.

Will they do it? .NET MAUI Engineering Team Live Stream

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI engineering team goes live building an app with MauiDevFlow — an open-source toolkit that gives AI agents eyes and hands inside a running MAUI app. Jakub Florkowski, Shane Neuville, and Gerald Versluis set up MauiDevFlow from scratch, let AI agents build and modify UI, and debug in real time.

Welcome to SkiaSharp 4.0 Preview 1

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau announces SkiaSharp 4.0 Preview 1, a major upgrade bringing two and a half years of Skia engine improvements. The release also marks Uno Platform stepping up as co-maintainer alongside the .NET team, with new features including variable fonts, color font palettes, and SKPathBuilder.

DWX hakt nach: .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid – Web-Skills rein, Native-App raus

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Codrina Merigo discusses .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid in this German-language DWX session, covering how to reuse web development skills to build native cross-platform mobile apps from a single codebase.

Paul Phillips Standardizes Charts Across Devices with Syncfusion MAUI

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion’s case study follows Paul Phillips of Phillips Engineer, LLC as he adopts Syncfusion Charts for his first multi-device .NET MAUI app. See how prebuilt components replaced fragmented custom charting and sped up delivery.

Using Rust Inside .NET MAUI Apps

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky shows how to use Rust inside .NET MAUI apps on Android, iOS, MacCatalyst, and Windows with the RustMaui tool. The post demonstrates C# and Rust sharing a SkiaSharp canvas, with a full walkthrough from tool installation to cross-platform native library compilation.

Building Chat Applications with the .NET MAUI Chat (Conversational UI) Control

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez walks through Telerik's RadChat control for .NET MAUI, building a chat application that uses AI models to provide healthy eating tips. The post covers the control's architecture, message types, and integrating LLM models into a conversational UI.

Integrating Apple Wallet and Google Wallet in .NET MAUI: A Production-Grade Cross-Platform Strategy

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz maps out a production-ready strategy for adding Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes to a .NET MAUI app. The key insight: the mobile app is just a delivery mechanism — the real work is a secure backend pass-generation and signing pipeline.

XAML Visual Designer for Building .NET MAUI Apps

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hector Perez demonstrates a XAML Visual Designer for building .NET MAUI applications. The video showcases how a visual design surface can speed up XAML UI development across platforms.

AI-Powered Navigation in Shiny MAUI Shell — Chat to Navigate, Intent to Form

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces AI-driven navigation for Shiny MAUI Shell, where users type natural language and the app opens the right form with fields pre-filled. The source generator extends existing ShellMap and ShellProperty metadata with intent descriptions, producing just two AI tools that scale to any number of routes.

DocumentDb AI Tools — Give Your LLM a Database

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.DocumentDb.Extensions.AI, which generates Microsoft.Extensions.AI tool functions from your registered document types. Each type can expose up to seven operations — get, query, count, aggregate, insert, update, and delete — with full control over capabilities and field visibility.

One Contract, Three Transports — Mediator AI Tooling

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie shows how Shiny Mediator 6.3 turns any mediator contract with a [Description] attribute into a fully typed AI tool — with zero adapter code. The same contract can simultaneously serve as an AI tool, a typed HTTP client, and a REST endpoint.

Turn Any Interface Into an AI Tool — Shiny DI 3.0

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie adds AI tool generation to the Shiny DI source generator. Mark a service interface with [Tool], add [Description] to methods and parameters, and the generator produces fully typed AIFunction subclasses — AOT-safe, with automatic argument extraction and DI registration.

.NET MAUI & GitHub Actions Missing Targets Default Projects

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mitchel Sellers diagnoses a frustrating NETSDK1047 error when building .NET MAUI iOS apps in GitHub Actions with separate restore and build steps. The fix is a small .csproj addition that hints the RuntimeIdentifier when splitting dotnet restore from dotnet publish.

Creating a Neural Network Based MAUI Mobile App - Part 1 (Google Colab)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Moreton-Howell designs and trains a neural network in Python/Keras on Google Colab, then runs it inside a .NET MAUI app via ONNX. It's a hands-on pipeline for deploying ML models into cross-platform mobile apps.

.NET MAUI State Management: From ViewModels to App Stores

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion walks through practical state management approaches in .NET MAUI — from MVVM with data binding for page-level state, to MVU for unidirectional updates, Visual State Manager for visual-only changes, and DI-backed app-wide stores for shared state.

Live Camera Face Detection in .NET MAUI

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky demonstrates how to use the SkiaCamera control to run live face detection with MediaPipe in .NET MAUI. The post covers sending real-time camera frames to local ML and remote APIs, drawing overlays on detected faces, and making face masks track moving heads — all cross-platform on iOS, Android, and Windows.

Advanced Shader Effects in .NET MAUI

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how to create high-performance, GPU-accelerated visual effects in .NET MAUI using SkiaSharp shaders. From gradients to custom runtime shaders with wave distortion, it's your gateway to real-time graphics that go beyond standard UI.

Pin Clustering Finally Lands in .NET MAUI Maps — One Property, Zero Pain

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Emiliano Montesdeoca breaks down the new pin clustering feature in .NET MAUI 11 Preview 3 with clear code examples. The post covers enabling clustering with a single property, creating independent clustering groups with ClusteringIdentifier, and handling cluster taps.

.NET 11 Preview 3 Is Now Available

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

.NET 11 Preview 3 delivers major .NET MAUI improvements including map pin clustering, LongPressGestureRecognizer, and XAML/styling enhancements. The release also brings C# union types, runtime async improvements, Zstandard compression, and more across the full .NET stack.

.NET MAUI Finally Gets Maps Clustering and Long Press - .NET 11 Preview 3

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis walks through the .NET MAUI highlights in .NET 11 Preview 3, including pin clustering, custom pin icons, long press gesture recognizer, and XAML source generation enabled by default. Some of these features have been requested since the Xamarin.Forms days.

Pin Clustering in .NET MAUI Maps

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau introduces pin clustering for the .NET MAUI Map control, shipping in .NET MAUI 11 Preview 3. A single property enables automatic grouping of nearby pins, with support for separate clustering groups via ClusteringIdentifier and a ClusterClicked event for custom tap handling.

Building an Instagram-Style Like Animation in .NET MAUI

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes walks through recreating Instagram's iconic heart-tap like animation using built-in .NET MAUI animation APIs. The post combines scaling, fading, and rotation into a polished interaction — all with just a few lines of code.

How to Build a Cross-Platform Barcode, MRZ, and Document Scanner with .NET MAUI Blazor

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Xiao Ling builds a 'Vision Scanner' app using .NET MAUI Blazor and the Dynamsoft Capture Vision SDK — scanning barcodes, reading MRZ fields from passports, and detecting document boundaries with perspective correction, all running on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.

Why .NET MAUI Popups Lag and How to Fix Performance Issues

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion breaks down why popups stutter and lag in .NET MAUI apps, and walks through proven techniques to fix it. The post covers lazy initialization, content caching with ContentTemplate, list virtualization, and animation tuning for smooth popup performance across all platforms.

AI Captions and Live Video Processing in .NET MAUI

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky walks through the DrawnUi.Maui.Camera SkiaCamera control for building real-time video processing pipelines in .NET MAUI. The post covers live overlays, SKSL shader filters, OpenAI-powered captions burned into recorded video, and a look-back pre-recording buffer — all running cross-platform.

How to Create a Custom .NET MAUI Shell TabBar

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Alberto Aldegheri shows how to break free from the default Shell TabBar by building a fully custom, cross-platform tab bar using Nalu's TabBarView. The post walks through custom shapes, animated floating indicators, and smooth transition logic — all without writing platform-specific handlers.

Testing .NET MAUI Android Apps: A Penetration Tester's Guide

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Adarsh Pillai shares a comprehensive penetration testing methodology tailored specifically for .NET MAUI Android applications. The guide covers the tooling differences, common vulnerability patterns, and a full MAPT checklist that every MAUI developer should be aware of.

Leveraging Platform-Specific APIs in .NET MAUI

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz digs into the two main ways to write platform-specific code in .NET MAUI — partial classes and conditional compilation — and when to reach for each. It's a clear-eyed guide to keeping native integrations clean instead of letting #if directives take over your codebase.

.NET MAUI Community Standup | Introducing maui-labs

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The team introduces maui-labs, an official home for the growing collection of experimental work being built for .NET MAUI developers — more platforms, more rendering options, and more experiments.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, April 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit team returns after skipping March with the April 2026 standup — new releases, merged PRs, and Q&A.

Swift .NET Bindings: The Objective Sharpie Replacement for .NET MAUI and iOS

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Justin Wojciechowski introduces swift-dotnet-bindings, an open-source binding generator that produces complete C# binding projects from compiled Swift or Objective-C xcframeworks. One command takes you from xcframework to NuGet package — with full Swift support, SwiftUI interop, and no manual cleanup.

maui-labs — Experimental and Pre-Release Tools for .NET MAUI

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET team launches maui-labs, an official GitHub repository for experimental and pre-release tools for .NET MAUI developers. It brings together community-driven experiments, alternative platform targets, and new rendering options in one place.

From Commit to MSIX: Automating .NET MAUI Windows Builds with GitHub Actions

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Sebastian Jensen walks through building a signed MSIX package for a .NET MAUI Windows app using GitHub Actions, covering certificate creation, manifest alignment, and test distribution. This is the Windows installment in his cross-platform CI/CD series for .NET MAUI.

MAUI Navigation Guide: Shell Navigation with a Framework-Agnostic Core

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive guide to structuring .NET MAUI Shell navigation with a clean Core/App split, keeping ViewModels free of MAUI dependencies. Covers fundamentals through advanced patterns like navigation guards, deep linking, and modal result passing.

MintedTextEditor - A Rich Text Editor for .NET MAUI

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Stonis releases MintedTextEditor, a fully canvas-drawn rich text editor for .NET MAUI using SkiaSharp. Free and MIT-licensed, it supports bold, italic, tables, images, HTML import/export, theming, and accessibility — with no native editor controls underneath.

From Commit to IPA: Automating .NET MAUI iOS Builds with GitHub Actions

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A step-by-step guide to building and signing a .NET MAUI iOS app in GitHub Actions, from importing a .p12 certificate to downloading provisioning profiles automatically. Assumes the Apple-side preparation is already complete.

UI Automated Testing for .NET MAUI with MauiDevFlow — And How AI Wrote the Tests

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie demonstrates how MauiDevFlow enables lightweight UI testing for .NET MAUI without Appium or WebDriver. He walks through building a full suite of 48 UI tests for a real app — with AutomationIds, a custom driver, and AI-generated test code.

Before The IPA: Preparing iOS Signing

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A practical walkthrough of the Apple-side setup required before you can automate iOS builds: creating the app identifier, distribution certificate, provisioning profile, and App Store Connect API key. Gets the hard part out of the way so your CI pipeline can focus on building.

Shiny Client v4 - Windows Support, .NET 10, and a Ton of Improvements

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie announces Shiny Client v4, a major release that brings Windows support for BluetoothLE, BLE Hosting, HTTP Transfers, and Locations. The release also moves to .NET 10 and includes significant fixes across locations, HTTP transfers, push notifications, and BLE modules.

.NET 11 Preview 2 Updates MAUI with Performance Improvements and Platform Refinements

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić summarizes .NET 11 Preview 2 for .NET MAUI — leaner map XAML, faster typed bindings, and a few API consistency fixes. Incremental changes, but the binding and Map control wins are worth a look.

Shiny.DocumentDb v3 — One API, Four Databases

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie announces Shiny.DocumentDb v3, expanding the schema-free document store from SQLite-only to support MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL through a provider abstraction. Same fluent query API, same LINQ expressions, same AOT support — different backend.

Shiny.Maui.ContactStore — Device Contact Access That Does It All

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.Maui.ContactStore, a library that provides full CRUD contact management with LINQ queries that translate to native platform operations. It goes beyond what MAUI Essentials offers, with one unified API for both Android and iOS.

Accelerating .NET MAUI Development with AI Agents

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion shares how custom-built AI agents and skills are streamlining the .NET MAUI contribution workflow, from automated issue reproduction and test creation to multi-attempt fix strategies. A look at how AI is reducing the barrier to entry for open-source contributors.

Shiny MAUI Shell — A Library That Takes Shell to the Next Level

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny MAUI Shell, a library that wraps standard MAUI Shell with source-generated type-safe navigation, ViewModel lifecycle management, testable services, and zero boilerplate wiring. It replaces string-based routes and Shell.Current with compile-time validated, injectable navigation.

Shiny.SqliteDocumentDb v2.0.0 — Table-Per-Type, Custom Ids, Diffing, and Batch Insert

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie releases Shiny.SqliteDocumentDb v2 with table-per-type mapping, custom Id properties, RFC 6902 document diffing, and batch insert with prepared command reuse. The DI extensions have also moved to a separate package for lighter core dependencies.

From Commit to AAB/APK: Automating .NET MAUI Android Builds with GitHub Actions

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A practical guide to automating .NET MAUI Android builds in GitHub Actions, covering keystore creation, Base64 encoding for secrets, and producing both .aab and .apk artifacts in a single pipeline run. Android is a great first platform to automate because the signing workflow is straightforward.

Grial UI Kit - .NET 10, New Popups & Navigation Overhaul (2026.1 Update)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

UX Divers announces Grial UI Kit version 4.4.127 with .NET 10 support, a completely rebuilt navigation system, and their own popup engine replacing Mopups. The release also ships four new popup templates, toolbar badges, and significant Repeater control enhancements.

.NET MAUI on Linux and Web? Avalonia Preview 1 Explained

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez walks through the first preview of the Avalonia backend for .NET MAUI, which enables MAUI apps to target Linux and WebAssembly. The video covers the setup process, a gallery walkthrough, real app demos, and what this means for platform reach.

Beer Driven Devs #67: MAUIDay

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman and Liam Elliott debrief on .NET MAUI Day London, covering standout talks, meeting the MAUI team in person, and why .NET 10 has them genuinely excited about mobile development again. Plus: agentic AI experiments and a vibe-coded YouTube content filter.

Live Notifications with .NET MAUI: iOS & Android

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A practical look at implementing cross-platform live notifications in .NET MAUI, covering iOS Live Activities and Android updatable notifications with a real production example.

Accessibility in .NET MAUI: What It Is and How to Implement It

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes breaks down the POUR principles and shows how to apply accessibility (A11y) practices in .NET MAUI using SemanticProperties, scalable text, and proper control sizing. A practical guide to making your MAUI apps usable by everyone.

MAUI Avalonia Preview 1

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Miller launches the first preview of Avalonia's backend for .NET MAUI, opening a path to Linux and WebAssembly with a consistent drawn UI. See the four-step setup, the real-world apps used for compatibility testing, and where native and Avalonia rendering offer different tradeoffs.

AI-First Mobile Development: Live Coding with Copilot and .NET MAUI

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jakub Florkowski, Shane Neuville, and Gerald Versluis live-code a .NET MAUI app using AI agents from start to finish, sharing what works, what breaks, and how to guide AI toward production-ready outcomes.

Local AI Assistant with MAUI, Semantic Kernel, Ollama & LiteDB

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz builds a fully offline AI assistant in .NET MAUI, combining Semantic Kernel for orchestration, Ollama for local LLMs, and LiteDB as an embedded vector store for RAG. No cloud, no API costs, no data leaving the device.

5 UX Tips for .NET MAUI Developers

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shares five practical UX decisions that can make .NET MAUI apps feel faster, clearer, and more polished. It is a focused read on performance-minded UI choices that still keep accessibility and maintainability in view.

Memory Leak Hunting in .NET MAUI: Patterns, Tools, and Solutions

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how to find and fix the memory leaks that quietly degrade .NET MAUI apps over time. He catalogs the most common leak patterns, the tools to detect them, and the lifecycle practices that keep apps fast and stable.

This Free PDF Viewer for .NET MAUI Beats Every WebView Solution

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores a native PDF viewer for .NET MAUI that avoids the usual WebView tradeoffs and rendering headaches. The video shows what the control supports, why it performs better, and where it fits in real apps.

BeatTheBank — A .NET MAUI Game

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie shares BeatTheBank, a .NET MAUI game that serves as a showcase for building interactive, real-time applications with .NET MAUI. A fun example of what's possible beyond business apps.

Building a Real-time Audio Processing App with SKSL Shaders in .NET MAUI

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Kovalsky breaks down a .NET MAUI app that processes live microphone audio, detects pitch and BPM, and renders rich shader-driven visuals in real time. It is a detailed look at combining DrawnUI, SkiaCamera, SkiaSharp, and SKSL for advanced interactive UI work.

KumikoUI - A Free, Open-Source DataGrid for .NET MAUI

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Stonis introduces KumikoUI, a fully canvas-drawn DataGrid for .NET MAUI built with SkiaSharp. Free, MIT-licensed, and packed with features like filtering, grouping, inline editing, and frozen columns — designed to fill the gap between limited free grids and expensive suite licenses.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - March 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join this .NET MAUI DemoFest standup to see Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie bring MAUI to more platforms while sharing practical AI-assisted workflows. If you want fresh ideas you can apply right away, this episode is a great place to start.

Comet — An MVU UI Toolkit Written in C#

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis maintains Comet, an MVU (Model-View-Update) UI toolkit for building .NET MAUI apps entirely in C#. It offers a functional, code-first alternative to XAML with declarative UI composition.

Crashes Happen. Let's Make Them Happen Less.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Michal Pobuta shares a practical .NET MAUI stability playbook focused on reducing crashes, ANRs, and repeat regressions. You’ll get a step-by-step approach for observability, triage, safer fixes, and long-term prevention.

I Built a CLI Tool to Switch .NET MAUI Versions Instantly

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Switching between stable, nightly, and PR .NET MAUI builds can slow down testing and troubleshooting. Gerald introduces a CLI workflow that makes version switching a single command so you can validate fixes faster.

.NET 10: Secondary Toolbar Items for iOS and macOS in .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes walks through secondary toolbar items in .NET 10 for iOS and macOS, including how they behave as native overflow actions. You’ll see when to use them, how ordering and icon choices affect UX, and what to watch for when properties change at runtime.

Introducing Shiny.Music — Cross-Platform Music Library Access for .NET MAUI

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.Music, a DI-first library for accessing the device music library from .NET MAUI. It provides permission management, metadata queries, playback controls, and file export across Android and iOS through two clean interfaces.

Introducing Shiny.Spatial — A Dependency-Free Spatial Database and GPS Geofencing for .NET

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.Spatial, a spatial database engine that stores geometry in SQLite with R*Tree indexing and pure C# spatial algorithms — no SpatiaLite or NetTopologySuite required. The companion geofencing package enables monitoring thousands of polygon regions via GPS, breaking free from the 20/60 region limits on iOS and Android.

JitsiMeet-Maui: Supporting Jitsi Meet SDK in .NET MAUI

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hassan Tariq’s JitsiMeet-Maui repository demonstrates integrating the Jitsi Meet SDK into .NET MAUI through native bindings on Android and iOS. It’s a practical reference for teams tackling real-world native SDK interop in cross-platform apps.

PolyPilot: Mission Control for GitHub Copilot Coding Agents

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Explore how a .NET MAUI Blazer Hybrid app manages multiple AI sessions for accelerated development workflows. See firsthand how to leverage a multi-agent system for PR reviews and repository management.

MauiBootstrapTheme — Bootstrap CSS Theming for .NET MAUI Controls

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau brings Bootstrap CSS theming to stock .NET MAUI controls. Apply familiar Bootstrap styling to your MAUI app's built-in controls without custom renderers or handlers.

The complete guide to Native Sdk Bindings in .NET MAUI

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hassan delivers a hands on, production focused guide to binding native iOS and Android SDKs for use in .NET MAUI apps. It is a practical walkthrough of the real challenges, tools, and patterns that help you turn platform specific libraries into a clean cross platform C# experience.

MAUI Material Design Controls

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Agustina introduces Maui.MaterialDesignControls, Horus Studios open-source UI toolkit built to help .NET MAUI teams create consistent, production-ready interfaces with less boilerplate. The post highlights the library’s evolution, real-world benefits, and new .NET 10 support to help you decide if it belongs in your next app.

Maui.MaterialDesignControls: Ready for .NET 10 and Built for Real Apps

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Horus Software details their open-source Maui.MaterialDesignControls library — now updated for .NET 10 with 89K downloads. The post compares raw XAML (50 lines) vs library usage (21 lines) for common UI patterns, and explains how a shared control set reduces visual bugs as apps grow.

The Event Aggregator Pattern in .NET MAUI: Building Loosely Coupled Communication

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how the Event Aggregator pattern replaces tangled, direct ViewModel references with a strongly-typed in-memory message bus. It's a practical, DI-friendly successor to the deprecated MessagingCenter for scalable, testable MAUI communication.

Why Your .NET MAUI Layout Breaks Across Devices and How to Fix It

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This Syncfusion blog explains why .NET MAUI layouts often break across devices and how adopting a layout-first mindset fixes most issues. You’ll learn practical rules and container patterns that help your UI scale cleanly from phones to desktops.

Shiny Sqlitedocumentdb

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces Shiny.SqliteDocumentDb, a lightweight SQLite-backed document store designed to simplify working with nested data in .NET and .NET MAUI apps. The post explains how its LINQ-powered JSON querying, AOT friendliness, and strong performance make it an appealing alternative to traditional SQLite patterns.

Introducing Shiny.Maui.TableView — Settings-Style Pages for .NET MAUI, Without the Platform Pain

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie introduces a settings-style TableView control built entirely on .NET MAUI layout primitives — no custom handlers or native renderers. It ships with 15 cell types, a three-level cascading style system, drag-and-drop reordering, and full MVVM data binding.

CarPlay & Android Auto with .NET MAUI

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie demonstrates how to extend .NET MAUI apps to car dashboards via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The post covers scene delegates, template-based UI, map rendering on CarPlay, and the key pattern of resolving MAUI DI services from platform-specific car entry points.

MauiReactor v4: MVU Library for .NET MAUI

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Adolfo Marinucci has released MauiReactor v4, the MVU library built on top of .NET MAUI for writing component-based apps in pure C#. This update adds .NET 10 support and practical improvements that make the development loop faster and cleaner.

Optimizing .NET MAUI Startup Time

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz breaks down practical, production-ready strategies to slash .NET MAUI startup time — from IL trimming and DI tuning to lazy initialization and compiled bindings. Each technique comes with a realistic estimate of the startup improvement it delivers.

Circular Progress View for .NET MAUI

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James Esil Holder demos a free, customizable circular progress bar control for .NET MAUI with multiple shape options, custom colors, and smooth rendering. Available as a NuGet package with full source on GitHub.

Easily Use Icon Fonts in .NET MAUI with IconFont.Maui

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis introduces IconFont.Maui, a source-generator-powered approach that turns raw icon font glyphs into strongly typed constants for .NET MAUI. The post shows how this removes fragile Unicode copy-paste workflows and makes icon usage clearer, safer, and easier to maintain.

Master .NET MAUI Shell Navigation: Manual Routing, Hierarchical Paths & Menu Customization - Part 5

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hector Perez Rojas shows how to move beyond default Shell behavior and design explicit navigation routes for larger .NET MAUI apps. You’ll see how manual routing, hierarchical paths, and customized menu items can make navigation clearer, safer, and easier to evolve.

MAUI Lib - ZebraScannerSDK.Maui!

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Johan Svensson introduces an enhanced .NET MAUI wrapper for the Zebra Scanner SDK that targets Android and iOS scenarios beyond Zebra hardware. He outlines why the library still matters, plus setup improvements such as DI registration, NuGet packaging, and sample app guidance.

XAML Source-Generation in .NET MAUI makes your app so much better

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes breaks down what XAML Source Generation is in .NET 10, how it works, and why it can improve performance, reliability, and your overall development experience.

KML Recorder — GPS Track Recording for .NET MAUI

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie shares KML Recorder, a .NET MAUI utility for recording GPS tracks and exporting them as KML files. Built on the Shiny ecosystem for location tracking and geospatial data.

5 Years of Work in 2 Weeks

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau recounts how AI-assisted development with GitHub Copilot compressed years of work into days. The result: MAUI Sherpa, MauiDevFlow, PolyPilot, .NET MAUI Terminal, .NET MAUI Linux, macOS/tvOS targets, Bootstrap Themes, and .NET MAUI Skills — all built in two weeks.

MauiDevFlow - Agentic Dev Loop Assists for .NET MAUI Apps

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Dick's repository for automating build-debug-inspect loops in MAUI apps with CLI and agent tooling.

Terminal, AppleTV, MacOS, & Linux for .NET MAUI (yes really... with some Essentials too)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan demo experimental .NET MAUI platform targets including terminal UI, Apple TV, macOS AppKit, and Linux GTK. You’ll see how these community backends are wired up and where Essentials-style APIs can still fit into real app workflows.

Maui.TUI - Terminal UI Framework for .NET MAUI

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A GitHub project exploring terminal-style user interfaces and tooling ideas in the MAUI ecosystem.

Building a Support Ticket Dashborad with .NET MAUI DataGrid

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A practical guide to building a responsive support ticket dashboard using Syncfusion’s .NET MAUI DataGrid, MVVM, and real-time data updates.

.NET MAUI on Apple TV and macOS (AppKit) - Yes, Really

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie explores custom MAUI backends for tvOS and native AppKit outside the official support matrix.

Maui.Gtk - .NET MAUI on GTK/Linux

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A GitHub project bringing MAUI ideas to GTK/Linux scenarios through experimental platform work.

C# Expressions is coming to .NET MAUI - A huge improvement for productivity

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes previews C# expressions coming to .NET MAUI and why they can make XAML UI code more productive.

Exploring Compiled Bindings in .NET MAUI

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes breaks down compiled bindings, why they matter for performance and debugging, and what’s improved in newer MAUI versions.

MAUI Sherpa: a dev-environment copilot for .NET MAUI

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A desktop app for macOS and Windows that helps manage .NET MAUI tooling—SDK/workloads checks, Android SDK + emulators, signing, and Apple dev resources—in one place.

.NET 11 Preview 1 is now available!

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET Team announces .NET 11 Preview 1, including early notes across the runtime, SDK, libraries, and a first look at what’s coming for .NET MAUI.

Shiny Mediator & AOT - Zero Reflection, Full Speed

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie details how Shiny Mediator replaced every piece of runtime reflection with compile-time source generation for full AOT and trimming support. The post covers seven source generators — from handler registration to JSON converters to OpenAPI client generation.

Introducing Syncfusion’s Second Set of Open-Source .NET MAUI Controls

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion’s second open-source Toolkit release adds Bottom Sheet, Calendar, Numeric Entry/UpDown, and more, plus .NET 9 support and fixes.

RIP Converters, XAML C# Expressions are here

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis walks through using C# expressions in XAML—reducing converter boilerplate and making bindings more explicit.

Shiny Mediator vs MediatR vs FastEndpoints

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie compares three .NET libraries for structuring application logic: MediatR, FastEndpoints, and Shiny Mediator. The post breaks down where each excels — server-only mediation, API endpoint structure, and cross-platform apps with built-in middleware.

AlohaAI: Learn Agentic AI and ML with .NET MAUI

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jakub Florkowski’s AlohaAI is an open-source .NET MAUI app that teaches Agentic AI and ML through bite-sized lessons, quizzes, and progress tracking. It’s a polished offline-first project with a clear architecture and practical ideas you can reuse in your own MAUI apps.

FlagstoneUI: consistent MAUI UI, no platform code

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An experimental control set for .NET MAUI focused on truly consistent visuals and behavior across platforms, closing common styling gaps without custom handlers.

Jon Shows off MAUI Sherpa (the ultimate mobile dev tool)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan showcase MAUI Sherpa for managing certificates, SDKs, provisioning profiles, and other mobile setup tasks from one place. The episode also introduces MAUIdevflow for programmatic app control and screenshot-driven debugging scenarios.

Messaging Is a UI Code Smell

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A take on why “just show a message” can be a UI smell—plus guidance on choosing better, more contextual feedback patterns.

Loading Dynamic Data into a .NET MAUI ComboBox with JSON and REST APIs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Load ComboBox data from local JSON and remote REST APIs in .NET MAUI using async MVVM patterns.

MAUI Day and the stowaway ladybird

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day London brought nearly 100 developers together for talks, community energy, and practical cross-platform learning. Tony recaps the sessions, the atmosphere, and key feedback on where the event can go next.

IconFont.Maui.BootstrapIcons — 2,078 Icons for .NET MAUI

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau packages Bootstrap Icons as a drop-in icon font for .NET MAUI with 2,078 icons and strongly-typed glyph constants. Reference any icon by name in XAML or C# without managing raw Unicode values.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, February 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit team is back with the February 2026 standup—updates, demos, and Q&A.

MAUI Day London 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day London had in depth sessions from the .NET MAUI team and community speakers.

Building a Full-Text Search Engine Inside .NET MAUI with SQLite's FTS5 Extension

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz builds a fast, offline-first full-text search engine inside .NET MAUI using SQLite's FTS5 extension and the Shaunebu.Data.SQLite library. Get tokenized search, prefix and phrase matching, and BM25 relevance ranking without any cloud dependency.

Choosing the Right .NET MAUI Picker: Date, Time & List Selection Made Simple

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion compares the main .NET MAUI picker patterns and shows when to use date, time, datetime, or list-based selection controls. The post is a practical decision guide for forms, filtering flows, and scheduling experiences.

Replicating a Valentine-Inspired Login UI in .NET MAUI

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A step-by-step UI build from a Dribbble-inspired design, focusing on layout fundamentals and approachable XAML techniques.

Visualizing Supply Chain Metrics in .NET MAUI with Charts and Gauges

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Build a supply-chain dashboard UI in .NET MAUI using charts + gauges, MVVM, and live-updating metrics.

.NET MAUI Community Standup: Live from MAUI Day London

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The MAUI Day crew and supporters join us live from the Microsoft Paddington office in London to chat about all things current and future for .NET MAUI.

Integrating Native Device Features in .NET MAUI Apps Using Dependency Injection

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how to reach native device features like camera and location in .NET MAUI through clean, injectable abstractions. By defining interfaces and platform-specific implementations, your shared code stays modular, testable, and platform-agnostic.

MauiNativePdfView - A Native PDF Viewer for .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Display PDFs in .NET MAUI with a native cross-platform viewer powered by platform PDF engines instead of WebView.

A New .NET Community Project? With the one and only - Gerald Versluis

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon, Allan, and Gerald discuss the early direction of a potential new .NET community project and the practical decisions needed to get it off the ground. You’ll hear how they weigh scope, contributor experience, and long-term maintainability from day one.

Introducing Bindable Property Source Generators

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick introduces new CommunityToolkit.Maui source generators for BindableProperty and attached bindable properties to reduce boilerplate in .NET MAUI.

.NET MAUI Embedding with Uno Platform

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An overview of embedding .NET MAUI content with Uno Platform and what that can enable for cross-platform apps.

6 .NET MAUI Properties You Didn’t Know Work with Buttons

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes highlights six lesser-known Button properties (like TextTransform and FontAutoScalingEnabled) to help you polish your MAUI UI.

BorderlessEntry.Maui the tweaks you rewrite every project

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ilija Rushkovski’s collection of small MAUI control improvements—starting with a BorderlessEntry—packaged so you don’t have to reinvent them each time.

.NET MAUI - Toggle fullscreen for MacCatalyst desktop app

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This post shows how to implement true macOS-style fullscreen toggling in a .NET MAUI MacCatalyst app by bridging into AppKit APIs. Tony walks through the Objective-C runtime interop needed to reach `NSApplication` and `NSWindow` from MAUI.

SQLite Database in NET MAUI

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A walkthrough of using SQLite in a .NET MAUI app—local storage, persistence, and common setup patterns.

Creating a GitHub Copilot Skill from Scratch

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to build and test a custom GitHub Copilot Skill from the command line, step by step. This walkthrough focuses on practical Copilot CLI usage and real team patterns you can apply immediately.

Easily Add GenAI to .NET Apps using Microsoft.Extensions.AI - Brandon Minnick - NDC Copenhagen 2025

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick’s NDC Copenhagen 2025 talk on adding GenAI to .NET apps using Microsoft.Extensions.AI.

Adding External Fonts in .NET MAUI

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A quick, practical guide to adding and registering external fonts in .NET MAUI, plus tips for using system fonts on Android.

Master .NET MAUI Shell Hierarchy: Organize Menus with Flyouts, Tabs, and Custom Tools - Part 2

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This video shows how to organize Shell navigation with FlyoutItems and Tabs so utility-heavy .NET MAUI apps stay clean and discoverable. Hector Perez Rojas demonstrates grouping tools into meaningful sections and testing the hierarchy as features grow.

AI Writing Code to Write More Code

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan use AI to build source generators that modernize legacy RESX localization workflows. They also demonstrate snapshot testing with Verify to make generated output safer and easier to iterate on.

WebAssembly & .NET: The Future of Cross-Platform Apps - NDC Copenhagen 2025

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dominik Titl’s NDC Copenhagen 2025 talk on WebAssembly + .NET and what it means for cross-platform app architecture.

Plugin.Maui.TvDPad: D-Pad navigation for MAUI TV apps

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hubert Graham’s plugin adds D-Pad focus navigation and key handling for .NET MAUI—aimed at Android TV and Amazon Fire Stick experiences.

Gauge Controls: Real-time Performance Tracking, Player Stats in .NET MAUI

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A fun look at using gauge visuals (radial/vertical/horizontal) for real-time feedback in .NET MAUI, with examples from gaming-style UI.

How to Build Android Widgets with .NET MAUI

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Toine de Boer shares the practical Android-side approach to building widgets inside a MAUI project, including RemoteViews, Intents, and configuration.

Back for 2026 with more Aspire!

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan kick off 2026 by troubleshooting Aspire data seeding issues from a real project setup. The stream focuses on debugging flow, service orchestration context, and practical fixes you can apply in your own stack.

Building and Releasing a .NET MAUI App to Google Play Using Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ruslan Dudchenko walks through signing, versioning, and uploading a .NET MAUI Android App Bundle to Google Play from an Azure DevOps YAML pipeline. A practical CI/CD guide covering keystores, service accounts, and first-release gotchas — with a sample repo to adapt.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Run .NET MAUI on Linux with Avalonia

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A Community Standup episode on running .NET MAUI apps on Linux using Avalonia.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, January 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit team shares updates, demos, and what’s shipping next.

Voice & Video Chat with Agora SDK in .NET MAUI

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James Esil Holder demonstrates how to integrate the Agora SDK into a .NET MAUI application to enable real-time voice and video chat functionality. A practical look at adding communication features to cross-platform mobile apps.

.NET 10 on iOS: Updates and Notes for .NET MAUI Developers

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

iOS-focused .NET 10 notes for MAUI devs—supported versions, trimmer changes, resource handling, and other platform-specific gotchas.

What’s New in 2025 Volume 4: .NET MAUI

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion Essential Studio 2025 Volume 4 adds AI-powered “smart” MAUI controls plus updates like the Liquid Glass effect and DataGrid improvements.

Sneak Peek: What’s New in .NET MAUI – Volume 3, 2025

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A preview of Syncfusion’s 2025 Volume 3 MAUI updates, including Rich Text Editor, Markdown Viewer, and enhancements across DataGrid, Kanban, Scheduler, and more.

.NET 10 for .NET MAUI: Exploring the New Diagnostics and Metrics

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes breaks down the new diagnostics and metrics tracking in .NET 10 for .NET MAUI, including layout Measure/Arrange instrumentation and viewing telemetry in .NET Aspire.

A MAUI example starter project

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This post explains why a clean starter architecture can make or break long-term success in .NET MAUI projects. Tony shares a practical baseline project designed for learning, maintainability, and better AI-assisted development outcomes.

Implementing Cross-Platform In-App Billing in .NET MAUI Applications

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis shares a BillingService sample showing a clean, unified interface for in-app purchases across Android, iOS/Mac Catalyst, and Windows.

From .NET 10 Articles to a Real App: Shipping PairlyMix with .NET MAUI, AI, and Cursor

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Mikhail Petrusheuski shares his journey from writing about .NET 10 to actually shipping PairlyMix, an AI-powered cocktail and food pairing app built with .NET MAUI and Cursor-driven workflows. A candid look at how an enterprise .NET developer turned the current AI wave into a real product on iOS and Android.

Jon is back - We're doing some Aspire Database Creation & Seeding

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This session walks through creating and seeding databases in a .NET Aspire-driven app workflow with real-time troubleshooting. You’ll see practical setup choices that make local environments easier to reset, reproduce, and validate.

.NET 10: Quick UI Changes Worth Noticing in .NET MAUI

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes highlights practical UI/control changes in .NET 10 for .NET MAUI—new properties, handler defaults, and small updates (plus a few deprecations) that impact everyday apps.

Avalonia MAUI Progress Update

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Miller explains how Avalonia-based handlers and controls can bring .NET MAUI applications to Linux and WebAssembly while preserving MAUI's layout and application model. Dive into the architecture, working samples, upstream API challenges, and roadmap toward a stable .NET 11-era release.

Native MapLibre on .NET MAUI Hybrid (iOS): The Missing Piece We Had to Build Ourselves

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Ruslan Dudchenko follows up the Android MapLibre Hybrid guide with the iOS side — building a .NET binding from MapLibre’s xcframework when no maintained MAUI binding existed. Sharpie, touch routing, and BlazorWebView transparency complete the cross-platform map stack.

Sandbox Agent: automate MAUI Sandbox repros + validation

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A specialized workflow for reproducing issues in the MAUI Sandbox app, driving Appium tests, and iterating until a fix is validated across platforms.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET 10 Announcements Roundup

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The MAUI Community Standup rounds up the .NET 10 announcements and what they mean for MAUI developers.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, December 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

Free, AMAZING looking popups for .NET MAUI

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A quick tour of a free popup option for .NET MAUI that looks great out of the box—plus tips on when to use popups vs. pages.

Supporting Android 16KB page sizes

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen explains Google Play’s 16KB memory page size requirement for Android 15+ and what .NET MAUI developers need to upgrade/check to ensure their apps and native dependencies are compatible.

Replicating a Christmas UI in .NET MAUI

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes recreates a Christmas-themed UI in .NET MAUI step-by-step, mixing native layouts with Telerik UI components to match a Dribbble design.

Official Aspire Integration for .NET MAUI is here!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis covers the official .NET Aspire integration for .NET MAUI and what it unlocks for local dev and app composition.

Talking with Gerald Versluis about .NET MAUI & Aspire

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis joins Jon and Allan to discuss his background, current MAUI work, and how Aspire fits into modern app architecture. The conversation highlights practical integration ideas and community-driven tooling you can apply today.

AI Powered .NET MAUI 10 Upgrade

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

See how to use GitHub Copilot to accelerate a .NET MAUI 9 to .NET MAUI 10 upgrade with official guidance. The video shows a practical prompt-driven flow in VS Code so you can modernize projects faster.

.NET 10 Improves MAUI Quality and Performance

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić rounds up what .NET 10 brings to .NET MAUI — XAML source generation, Aspire service defaults, safer area APIs, and experimental CoreCLR on Android. Less flashy UI, more polish and productivity.

Talking about the .NET 10 Release & Drawing some things on a Map from our GPS application

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan upgrade their GPS app to .NET 10 and extend it with map visualization powered by server-sent updates. You’ll see how MAUI, Aspire, and Orleans patterns combine for real-time tracking without relying on SignalR.

What .NET 10 Brings To .NET MAUI Apps

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Juan breaks down the most important changes coming to .NET MAUI with .NET 10, from XAML source generation to key deprecations and performance improvements. It’s a practical preview to help teams understand what’s changing and how to prepare their apps for the next wave of the platform.

.NET Diagnostic Tooling with AI

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers demos how AI is being applied to .NET diagnostic tooling, helping developers investigate performance and runtime issues more effectively.

DNF Summit 2025: Oqtane: A CMS and Application Framework for Blazor and .NET MAUI with Shaun Walker

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Walker introduces how Oqtane combines Blazor and .NET MAUI into a multi-tenant, multi-platform application framework. This session gives you a practical look at where CMS features and app-platform architecture meet in real projects.

.NET MAUI Is Coming to Linux and the Browser, Powered by Avalonia

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Mike James introduces Avalonia's drawn backend for extending existing .NET MAUI applications to desktop and embedded Linux, WebAssembly, Windows, and macOS. Explore why one consistent rendering layer could broaden MAUI's reach, simplify backend maintenance, and improve desktop performance without requiring an application rewrite.

Cross-platform development with .NET MAUI - Anjuli Jhakry - NDC Copenhagen 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Anjuli Jhakry’s NDC Copenhagen 2025 talk on cross-platform development with .NET MAUI.

Continuing our live tracking app with MAUI, Aspire, & Orleans

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This installment continues the live GPS tracking build with .NET MAUI, Aspire, and Orleans, focusing on architecture and scale. Jon and Allan iterate on backend messaging and app wiring to keep high-frequency location updates manageable.

PageResolver becomes SmartNavigation

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

PageResolver has been fully updated for .NET 10, and has a shiny new name to go along with some new functionality too.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - A Journey to 10 Years of Grial

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This standup revisits Grial’s ten-year journey and connects those lessons directly to modern .NET MAUI app development. You’ll see where mature UI tooling can accelerate delivery in .NET 10-era projects without sacrificing quality.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, November 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Introducing Syncfusion’s First Set of Open-Source .NET MAUI Controls

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion open-sources a first batch of MAUI Toolkit controls (charts, navigation, inputs, loading states, and more) on NuGet/GitHub.

Faster Apps with XAML Source Generation in .NET MAUI

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This video explains XAML Source Generation in .NET MAUI and how it improves runtime behavior in development builds. You will see how to enable it, inspect generated output, and debug with fewer release-vs-debug surprises.

High-Performance Caching Layer with System.IO.Hashing and Custom Policies

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz builds a smart, high-performance caching layer in .NET from scratch, using the often-overlooked System.IO.Hashing namespace and cost-aware eviction policies. The result targets 92%+ hit ratios and sub-millisecond latency that outpaces MemoryCache and Redis in his benchmarks.

Image Detection in .NET MAUI on iOS

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch continues his ARKit series by detecting known images in a live scene from a .NET MAUI app on iOS. Learn how to register reference images and overlay content that tracks them in real time.

Continuing our live tracking app with MAUI, Aspire, & Orleans

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan continue building their live tracking system with .NET MAUI, Aspire, and Orleans while refining service boundaries. The stream highlights implementation trade-offs for scalable GPS ingestion and client update delivery.

Crypto Financial Charts in .NET MAUI Apps

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes introduces the Telerik Financial Chart for .NET MAUI and shows how to build interactive crypto/market visualizations with series, indicators, legends, and annotations.

Body Tracking in .NET MAUI on iOS

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch shows how to track a human body and its joints in a live AR scene from a .NET MAUI app on iOS. It's a practical look at ARKit's skeleton tracking rendered with SceneKit.

DragDropGridView: The Holy Grail of Grid Layouts for MAUI

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jean-Marie Alfonsi introduces Sharpnado.Maui.DragDropGridView—a high-performance, drag-and-drop grid layout for .NET MAUI with animations, auto-scroll, and cross-platform gesture handling.

Wireless Debugging in Visual Studio 2026 / 2022

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

James Esil Holder shows how to wirelessly debug .NET MAUI and Xamarin apps on an Android device using scrcpy and ADB over Wi-Fi. A cable-free workflow that mirrors your device screen and deploys directly from Visual Studio.

Continuing our live tracking app with MAUI, Aspire, & Orleans

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This episode continues the live tracking app series, combining .NET MAUI on the client with Aspire and Orleans on the backend. You’ll see concrete progress on GPS flow handling, distributed processing, and practical system design choices.

Facial Expression Identification in .NET MAUI on iOS

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch uses ARKit's blend shapes to detect facial expressions like blinks, smiles, and tongue-out in a .NET MAUI app on iOS. See how a coarse face mesh becomes a hook for gaze tracking and emotion recognition.

.NET MAUI Masked Entry: Secure Input for Credit Cards, PINs, Account Numbers

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how MaskedEntry improves UX in .NET MAUI by enforcing input formats for credit cards, PINs, accounts, emails, IPs, and more.

Starting a new app with .NET Aspire, Orleans, & MAUI with some GPS magic

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan start a new GPS-focused app using .NET MAUI, Aspire, and Orleans to demonstrate a modern distributed setup from day one. The session covers early architecture decisions and how they impact scale, maintainability, and developer experience.

Preventing Reverse Engineering: Code Obfuscation and Tamper Detection in .NET MAUI Apps

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz lays out a multi-layered defense strategy to make .NET MAUI apps far harder to reverse-engineer. From Obfuscar and string encryption to runtime tamper and root/jailbreak detection, it's a practical security playbook for protecting IP and sensitive data.

Building a .NET MAUI App with the MVU (Model-View-Update) Pattern

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz introduces the MVU (Model-View-Update) pattern as a predictable, unidirectional alternative to MVVM in .NET MAUI. He builds a working Task Tracker from scratch using declarative C# markup to show how state-as-a-function-of-the-UI plays out in practice.

Face Tracking in .NET MAUI on iOS

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch configures an ARKit face tracking session in a .NET MAUI app on iOS and overlays a live 3D mesh that follows the face. It's the groundwork for effects like virtual glasses try-on.

Top 7 .Net MAUI Libraries

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Horus Studio shares a concise, experience-driven roundup of seven .NET MAUI libraries that can streamline everything from UI polish and graphics to logging and API integration. It’s a quick read that helps you spot which tools might remove friction in your next MAUI project and why they’re worth a closer look.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Live from Prague with the .NET MAUI Team

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup live from Prague with the .NET MAUI team, sharing updates and community Q&A.

Using Copilot in VS 2026 to investigate a memory leak

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus demonstrates using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio 2026 to help investigate and reason about a memory leak.

.NET MAUI RC1 Brings Diagnostics and Experimental Android CoreCLR Support

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers .NET MAUI in .NET 10 RC1 — layout diagnostics for Aspire/OpenTelemetry, HybridWebView init events, and experimental CoreCLR on Android. Feature-complete, go-live supported, and aimed at reliability.

Exploring Popup & Dialogs: Promotions, Cart Updates, Personalized Offers

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores popup patterns in .NET MAUI and shows how to implement Telerik Popup for confirmations, promotions, and contextual messaging—with modal/non-modal options and styling.

Working with some AI & .NET MAUI with special guest David Ortinau

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jon, Allan, and David Ortinau tackle structured AI outputs in a .NET MAUI game workflow to handle speech-to-text variations reliably. You’ll learn how prompt design and normalization strategies improve answer matching in real apps.

GoneDotNet - Almost Finished our Heads Up Clone using .NET MAUI & AI

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan run their .NET MAUI Heads Up clone end-to-end and validate the core gameplay loop with AI assistance. The stream focuses on integration quality, gameplay flow, and what still needs hardening before final polish.

Playing iOS Accessible Solitaire with Both Voice Control and VoiceOver: Part 1

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Guy Barker explores playing his .NET MAUI Accessible Solitaire game using iOS Voice Control and VoiceOver simultaneously. The post documents the setup, the Voice Control commands needed, and the opportunities for improving this interaction model.

From Open Source to Premium: Get 95+ .NET MAUI Controls for Enterprise Apps

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion outlines what’s in the open-source MAUI Toolkit and what you get by moving up to the full premium Essential Studio suite.

Recap: What’s New in .NET MAUI for .NET 10

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes recaps key .NET MAUI changes in .NET 10, including deprecations, new APIs, and platform/control updates to keep in mind when upgrading.

Take Your .NET MAUI Testing to the Next Level with Maestro

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A practical intro to Maestro for fast, declarative end-to-end UI testing of .NET MAUI apps using YAML flows and CI-friendly tooling.

Visual Studio 2026 unboxing with Pedro Jesus! MAUI, Copilot, iOS 26, everything!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus joins Gerald Versluis to explore Visual Studio 2026 with a strong focus on MAUI, Copilot, and iOS 26 workflows. This stream gives you an early look at how the updated tooling can affect your day-to-day development flow.

Visual Studio 2026 unboxing with Pedro Jesus! MAUI, Copilot, iOS 26, everything!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus unboxes Visual Studio 2026 and talks through what’s new, with a focus on MAUI and Copilot-driven workflows.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Talking RC1, iPhone, and more

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup discussing RC1, iPhone-related topics, and other updates across the MAUI ecosystem.

Visual Studio 2026 Insiders Is Here: A First Look at the AI-Native Future of the IDE

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz takes a first look at the Visual Studio 2026 Insiders Preview, framing it as a foundational shift toward an AI-native IDE rather than a routine yearly update. He walks through the early AI, performance, debugging, and platform changes — and how to install it side-by-side with VS 2022.

Heads Up Clone .NET MAUI (continued)

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This continuation episode expands the .NET MAUI Heads Up clone with architecture refinements and AI-assisted features. Jon and Allan focus on implementation details that improve maintainability while keeping gameplay iterations fast.

Animating Augmented Reality Content in .NET MAUI on iOS

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch adds a spinning globe to an AR scene in a .NET MAUI app on iOS and keeps it interactive with gestures. Learn how SCNAction animations combine with tap, pinch, and rotate handling.

Real-Time Camera Filters with Hardware-Accelerated Shaders in .NET MAUI

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a cross-platform camera app in .NET MAUI with live SKSL shader effects and GPU-accelerated rendering.

Interacting with Augmented Reality Content in .NET MAUI on iOS

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch overlays an image on an AR scene in a .NET MAUI app on iOS and makes it respond to touch. Learn to move, scale, and remove nodes with tap, pinch, and pan gestures.

Exploring the BusyIndicator in .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to add clear loading feedback with Telerik BusyIndicator in .NET MAUI, including built-in animations, customization, and common UX patterns.

What's New & Next for .NET MAUI and Blazor Hybrid - NDC Oslo 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel Kang’s NDC Oslo 2025 session covering what’s new (and what’s next) for .NET MAUI and Blazor Hybrid.

Writing a .NET MAUI "Heads Up" Clone

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan begin building a Heads Up-style game in .NET MAUI with open source libraries and practical architecture choices. The video covers the initial implementation path so you can follow along and build the same foundation quickly.

MauiReactor: An MVU Approach for .NET MAUI

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A guest post by MauiReactor creator Adolfo Marinucci on MVU in MAUI—declarative C# UI, fast iteration, and state-driven rendering.

Mastering the Art of Vector Graphics: Using the Path for Drawings in .NET MAUI

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz delivers a comprehensive guide to the .NET MAUI Path object, the Swiss Army knife for custom icons, shapes, and vector illustrations. It covers path markup syntax end to end, then moves into real-world shapes, animation, and performance best practices.

.NET MAUI DataGrid: Display Transaction Details, Account Summaries

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes walks through Telerik DataGrid for .NET MAUI—columns, sorting, filtering, editing, and load-on-demand—to build fast, scalable data-heavy screens.

Bluetooth in MAUI App

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This deep dive shows how to build peer-to-peer Bluetooth LE gameplay in .NET MAUI using a Tic-Tac-Toe example. It compares Plugin.BLE with Shiny, then walks through host/client architecture, game synchronization, and offline communication patterns.

.NET 10 Preview 7 Accelerates .NET MAUI with XAML Source Generator

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić details .NET MAUI in .NET 10 Preview 7 — build-time XAML generation, MediaPicker EXIF handling, SafeAreaEdges, and secondary toolbar items. A late-preview polish pass with compile-time markup at the center.

Exploring the PDF Viewer for Your .NET MAUI Education Apps

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to integrate a PDF Viewer into .NET MAUI using Telerik UI, including loading sources (URI/file/bytes), toolbar options, layout modes, and link handling.

Augmented Reality Basics in .NET MAUI on iOS

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch builds a basic AR app in .NET MAUI on iOS, overlaying a 3D cube on the camera feed using ARKit and SceneKit behind a custom handler. It's the foundation for his whole ARKit series.

Native App Icons for .NET MAUI: Android and iOS

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Configure custom native app icons for Android and iOS in .NET MAUI with platform-specific assets.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #197

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #197 curates SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI, .NET 10 Update, .NET Conf, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is SkiaSharp” and “Using SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI Projects”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Enhancing Maui with Com.Igniscore Controls: Progress Bar, Radial Progress Bar, and Donut Chart .Net MAUI Plugins

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Igniscor presents a set of MAUI UI plugins that extend default progress and chart capabilities with richer customization options. The article covers their ProgressBar, RadialProgressBar, and DonutChart packages, including migration context from Xamarin.Forms and setup links.

Sands of MAUI: Issue: #196

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #196 curates Lottie with .NET MAUI, React UI in .NET MAUI, GPT-5 Release, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Build a Timesheet Mobile App - .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid & Tailwind CSS & .NET 9

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Abhay Prince builds a Timesheet mobile app using .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid with Tailwind CSS, targeting .NET 9.

.NET MAUI Community Standup: Apple Intelligence with .NET

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup focused on Apple Intelligence and what it means for .NET developers building MAUI apps.

The Definitive Guide: MAUI Blazor Hybrid & Web

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Hector Perez Rojas builds a shared AI image generator experience across Blazor Web and .NET MAUI Hybrid from one codebase mindset. The session covers shared UI and logic, OpenAI/Azure OpenAI integration, and key setup details needed to make the app run smoothly across targets.

Lottie with .NET MAUI

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Lottie with .NET MAUI, covering “What Is a Lottie Animation” and “Where Can Lottie Animations Be Found”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Plugin.Maui.Theme review

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A review of Plugin.Maui.Theme, a small library that centralizes ResourceDictionary-based theme registration and runtime switching in .NET MAUI.

Exploring Free Open-Source .NET MAUI Controls with Vishnu Menon | Insider Insights

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion’s interview with Vishnu Menon covers the free open-source .NET MAUI control set and where it fits in real app delivery. You’ll get a practical perspective on capabilities, use cases, and adoption decisions for UI teams.

The Ultimate Guide: .NET MAUI in .NET 10

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz rounds up what .NET 10 brings to .NET MAUI — faster startup, new controls like Popup and CameraView, Blazor Hybrid upgrades, and smoother animations. It also stacks MAUI up against Flutter and React Native to help you pick the right stack.

My Top 5 UI Moments of 2025 (So Far)

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau reflects on five standout .NET MAUI UI lessons from 2025, covering design, performance, and tooling.

How I Built a Viral Video Generator (MAUI, XAML, Sora)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Hector Perez Rojas demonstrates a .NET MAUI app that turns prompts into short videos using Sora with an Azure OpenAI-backed workflow. You’ll see how XAML + MVVM, prompt enhancement, secure settings, and media playback come together in one production-style flow.

React UI in .NET MAUI

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores React UI in .NET MAUI, focusing on conundrum 1 and conundrum 2. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI 10 Preview 6 Brings Performance Updates, Small Enhancements

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers .NET MAUI 10 Preview 6 — multi-select MediaPicker with compression, HybridWebView request interception, and stability fixes across CollectionView and friends. Small surface area, practical wins.

Performing Convolution in SkiaSharp

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch performs fast image convolution in SkiaSharp using CreateMatrixConvolution for blur, sharpen, emboss, and edge detection in a .NET MAUI app. Learn why the built-in filter beats a hand-rolled O(N²) loop for arbitrary kernel sizes.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #195

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #195 curates Breakout: Building a Cross-Platform Game in .NET MAUI with DrawnUI and Hot Preview, Hot Preview: View and Update Your App’s Pages/Controls in Isolation, Turn Any Phone into an IP Camera in 30 Minutes Using .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Coach Marks, but Beautiful in .NET MAUI

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build polished onboarding coach marks in .NET MAUI with reusable patterns from FreakyUXKit.

Getting Pixel Data with SkiaSharp

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch explains the fastest ways to read and write raw pixel data with SkiaSharp in a .NET MAUI app, with greyscale, sepia, and thresholding examples. Learn why SKBitmap beats SKImage for pixel access and how RGBA layout differs per platform.

Integrating .NET MAUI with GraphQL for Advanced Data Fetching

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz makes the case for pairing .NET MAUI with GraphQL to kill over-fetching and under-fetching on mobile networks. The post walks from REST-vs-GraphQL benchmarks to a DI-ready client setup, offline caching, and enterprise-grade security hardening.

Joystick Navigation UI in .NET MAUI

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Create a joystick-style navigation control in .NET MAUI using gestures, custom views, and Shell routes.

Building A Pedometer Fitness Tracker using .NET MAUI

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a cross-platform pedometer app in .NET MAUI with step tracking, SQLite persistence, and DevExpress UI.

Create Viral Videos with SORA in .NET MAUI

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a .NET MAUI app that connects to Azure OpenAI SORA to generate short videos from prompts.

MAUI VIdeo UI July

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A MAUI UI July video session sharing .NET MAUI UI techniques and practical implementation notes.

SkiaSharp and MVVM

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch shows how to move SkiaSharp drawing code out of a view's code-behind and into a service consumed by a view model in .NET MAUI. Learn to subclass SKCanvasView with a bindable renderer property for clean MVVM.

Creating a Wheel of names clone

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a Wheel of Names style experience in .NET MAUI with custom UI, animation, and interaction patterns.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #194

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #194 curates Barcodes with .NET MAUI, GitHub Copilot Productivity, .NET 10 Update, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Turn any phone into an IP Camera in 30 Minutes using .NET MAUI

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a .NET MAUI IP camera app with CommunityToolkit camera APIs, comparing MJPEG streaming for low latency vs video recording for smoother playback (and audio).

Building a Dynamic Milestone Journey Tracker with SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Create a curved, animated milestone journey tracker in .NET MAUI with SkiaSharp, including dynamic marker rendering and completion states.

Extracting EXIF Data in MAUI Apps: A How-To Guide

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

How to read EXIF metadata from photos in .NET MAUI—useful for orientation, timestamps, GPS, and more.

MAUI UI July Day 17: Scrolling Label

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A deep dive into a custom scrolling label for .NET MAUI using handlers, platform listeners, and safe animation cancellation.

Memory Management using Span and Memory for High-Performance Applications

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz takes a deep dive into Span and Memory, the .NET types that let you slice memory without extra allocations. Through parsing, buffer, and async examples, he shows how to cut GC pressure and speed up hot paths in high-performance C# code.

Building an Animated Countdown Control in .NET MAUI

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a polished radial countdown control in .NET MAUI with smooth animation, adaptive text scaling, and customizable visual properties.

Reusable Views in .NET MAUI

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn patterns for extracting and reusing UI pieces in .NET MAUI to keep screens consistent, modular, and easier to maintain.

.NET MAUI Barcode & QR Code: For Inventory, Orders & Loyalty

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes introduces barcode/QR scenarios and shows how to get started with Telerik Barcode for .NET MAUI for scanning and generating common symbologies.

Building A Cross-Platform Game in .NET MAUI with DrawnUI and Hot Preview

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how a full Breakout game is built in .NET MAUI with DrawnUI, performance tuning, and multi-input support.

Bringing Web to .NET MAUI with Beth Massi

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Beth Massi joins Coding After Work to talk through how web and native development meet inside .NET MAUI. The conversation covers Blazor, Hybrid WebView, the history behind MAUI, and the practical tradeoffs teams face when building cross-platform apps.

Creating your very first .NET MAUI SkiaSharp component step-by-step

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A hands-on guide to building a custom Hue Color Slider in .NET MAUI with SkiaSharp, from setup through touch handling and bindable properties.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #193

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #193 curates RichTextEditor for .NET MAUI, Device Sensors with .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI MediaPicker, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

ReactorTheme Prototyping Kit for MauiReactor

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Adolfo Marinucci introduces ReactorTheme, a MauiReactor prototyping kit with ready-made components and a cohesive design system.

Beer-Driven Downloads & Microinteractions in .NET MAUI

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Exploring creative download progress microinteractions in .NET MAUI, from basic modals to engaging beer-fill animations that enhance user experience.

MediaPicker improvements for .NET MAUI: resize, compress, EXIF & more!

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A look at MediaPicker-related improvements for MAUI apps, including resizing, compression, and EXIF handling.

Using RichTextEditor in Your .NET MAUI Apps

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes introduces Telerik RichTextEditor for .NET MAUI, covering core editing features, styling, and working with HTML content in-app.

How the .NET MAUI Team uses GitHub Copilot for Productivity

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers shares practical guidance on using GitHub Copilot (including Coding Agent) effectively in a real engineering team, with guardrails and workflow tips.

Sensor-based Parallax in .NET MAUI using the Gyroscope #MAUIUIJuly

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Implement a gyroscope-powered parallax effect in .NET MAUI to add depth and smooth motion to layered user interfaces.

Sneak Peek: .NET MAUI 2025 Volume 2

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion previews Essential Studio 2025 Volume 2 for MAUI, featuring new Color Picker and DockLayout controls plus major component enhancements.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #192

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #192 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, UI with C# Markup, .NET MAUI Plugin, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Simpler XAML in .NET MAUI 10

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez demonstrates ways to simplify XAML when building .NET MAUI apps, with a look at patterns and practices in MAUI 10.

Sensors in .NET MAUI #MAUIUIJuly

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Explore key mobile sensors in .NET MAUI with real-time visualizations and practical code samples for sensor-driven experiences.

.NET MAUI - Scrolling Text Display

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build a read-only, disabled text display that still supports scrolling in .NET MAUI for both single-line and multiline scenarios.

Replicating the Outlook Mobile 'Focused/Other' Switch in .NET MAUI

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Recreating Outlook mobile's sophisticated Focused/Other toggle switch in .NET MAUI using SkiaSharp for custom animated UI with sliding highlights and dynamic text colors.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Blazor for Mobile with AI? Here's how.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This standup shows how to evolve a Blazor app into a mobile-first experience with .NET MAUI and AI-powered capabilities. It highlights practical architecture and feature decisions so you can move from web-only ideas to production-ready cross-platform apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, July 2025

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

Holy MauiGraphics Batman! Part 3: Clayface-Level Batmaths

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Exploring the mathematics behind calculating pointer positions for custom gauges in .NET MAUI, using basic trigonometry to create precise dial movements.

Custom Task-like Types (Extending async in C#)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz explores one of C#'s most underrated features: building your own awaitable types that work with async/await without inheriting from Task. He shows how following the awaitable pattern unlocks zero-allocation, domain-specific async for games, servers, and embedded scenarios.

.NET MAUI - Managing Screen Sizes

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Use adaptive sizing patterns to keep .NET MAUI controls and layouts proportional across phones, tablets, and desktops.

Holy MauiGraphics Batman! Part 2: The RPM Gauge

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Creating a real-time RPM dashboard for the Batcave using .NET MAUI Graphics with custom gauge backgrounds, moving dials, and telemetry data visualization.

Accessibility in .NET MAUI - Chapter 1 - Introduction & Motivation

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

An introduction to why accessibility matters in .NET MAUI, from UX quality and global reach to regulatory compliance.

Holy MauiGraphics Batman! Part 1: Batmobile Throttle Control

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Building a custom Batmobile throttle control using .NET MAUI Graphics and IDrawable to create retro-futuristic UI elements with interactive touch controls.

The Crosswind experiment

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen shares a MAUI UI July styling experiment that brings a Tailwind-like utility class approach to .NET MAUI using StyleClass, including customization for spacing, sizing, fonts, and colors.

UI with C# Markup

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores UI with C# Markup, covering “What Is C# Markup and How to Install It in Your Project” and “Simplifying Code with C# Markup”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #191

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #191 curates XAML Improvements, .NET MAUI TreeDataGrid, Vision AI with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Building Smart API Endpoints with C# Source Generators

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz shows how he built AutoApiGenerator, a Roslyn source generator that emits full REST CRUD endpoints at compile-time from a single [AutoApi] attribute. It eliminates ~90% of controller boilerplate while staying type-safe, EF Core-ready, and fully customizable via partial classes.

MessagingCenter Is Dead in .NET 10 - Here’s What’s Next For Your MAUI app!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

MessagingCenter is removed in .NET 10, and this video shows practical migration options for existing MAUI apps. You will see a drop-in plugin path and guidance toward modern messenger patterns.

Simpler XAML in .NET MAUI 10

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau previews implicit/global XAML namespaces in .NET MAUI (via XmlnsDefinition) to reduce xmlns boilerplate and simplify XAML files.

Game development on MAUI (Part 6: Pause and body disappearing)

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Part 6 wraps the MAUI game series with two polish-focused upgrades: fade-out handling for defeated enemies and a robust pause flow. The article shows how to separate dead-entity rendering from active gameplay logic and how to pause safely across app lifecycle events.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #190

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #190 curates Scheduler for .NET MAUI, .NET 10 Update, .NET MAUI Toolkit APIs, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

AI Vision in Action: Building a Multimodal App with .NET MAUI

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This post explains how to build a multimodal .NET MAUI app that combines image input with natural language prompts. It highlights Microsoft.Extensions.AI, practical architecture choices, and real-world use cases where visual AI can deliver product value quickly.

These .NET MAUI Controls Are Now Free for Everyone: Syncfusion Toolkit

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A quick walkthrough of the Syncfusion .NET MAUI Toolkit now being free to use, and what controls you get.

Multimodal Vision Intelligence with .NET MAUI

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau extends a .NET MAUI sample app to support vision input, using MediaPicker and Microsoft.Extensions.AI to extract projects and tasks from images.

Integrating the Scheduler in Your .NET MAUI Apps

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes walks through integrating Telerik Scheduler in .NET MAUI, including view definitions and customization options for calendar-style experiences.

Accessible Solitaire: Q&A from a .NET MAUI Community Standup

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Guy Barker shares Q&A from his .NET MAUI Community Standup appearance, covering platform-specific code, dark mode colours, iOS Switch Control, and celebrations when winning the game. The post is a deep dive into accessibility considerations for a real .NET MAUI app published on all three stores.

Mrk MAUI Refactorkit

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

MRK.MAUI.RefactorKit is a Roslyn analyzer that helps automate common Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI refactors directly inside your project. It converts legacy MVVM patterns to modern CommunityToolkit syntax using familiar lightbulb fixes.

State Management in .NET MAUI Using Flux Architecture

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz brings Facebook's Flux pattern to .NET MAUI, enforcing a strict unidirectional data flow (Actions → Dispatcher → Store → View) for predictable, debuggable state. He compares it with MVVM and explores advanced ideas like middleware, time-travel debugging, and Rx.NET.

.NET 10 for MAUI: what to expect?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Get a practical preview of .NET 10 changes for .NET MAUI, from API updates to performance and XAML improvements. This overview helps you plan upgrades by highlighting what is available in previews and what may affect existing apps.

.NET MAUI Toolkit APIs

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores .NET MAUI Toolkit APIs, focusing on creating a Practice Project and implementing AppTheme Resources. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #189

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu rounds up practical .NET MAUI learning, from paging large data sets and accessible app design to Azure AI Foundry and WPF migration. Explore the linked community articles and standup to see how these capabilities translate into polished cross-platform apps and modern development workflows.

MIDI Controllers, Bird Data and MAUI Magic

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Edwards presents a creative .NET MAUI project that combines MIDI controller input, audience-driven gameplay, and bird-song-inspired data. The talk demonstrates how MAUI can orchestrate interactive experiences by blending hardware events, data signals, and responsive UI behavior.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Accessible Apps? Deal me in!

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This standup explores what practical accessibility work looks like in real .NET MAUI apps, from design intent to technical execution. You’ll get implementation-minded guidance from accessibility-focused guests so you can ship inclusive experiences with more confidence.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, June 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

DataPager UI in .NET MAUI

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores DataPager UI in .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Using AI Foundry with .NET MAUI

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau shows how to integrate Azure AI Foundry into a .NET MAUI app using Microsoft.Extensions.AI, turning a “to do” template into an AI-assisted experience.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #188

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #188 curates Telerik Release, .NET MAUI Components, Microsoft Build Recap, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

🚨 Xamarin Is Dead! Here’s What You MUST Know When Migrating from Xamarin to MAUI

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Migrating from Xamarin to MAUI. Xamarin was sunset a while ago, and MAUI is now stable enough to start building production apps with it.

Mastering Delegates and Events

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz goes far beyond "type-safe function pointers" in this comprehensive guide to C# delegates and events. It moves from fundamentals through multicast delegates and built-in types to advanced event-driven patterns, performance tips, and real-world applications.

.NET MAUI TreeDataGrid

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores .NET MAUI TreeDataGrid, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Mastering Reflection and Dynamic Programming

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz delivers a deep dive into C# reflection and dynamic programming, moving well past basics into performance, caching, and IL emission. It covers real-world uses like plugin architectures, dynamic proxies, and expression-tree compilation, with security in mind.

.NET MAUI Components

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores .NET MAUI Components, focusing on the Importance of Fast Development and Go-to-Market in the Current Landscape and common Challenges When Developing .NET MAUI Applications. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Improve .NET MAUI's AppThemeBinding?

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Lacey explores a source-generator approach to reduce AppThemeBinding verbosity in .NET MAUI—and shares surprising measurements showing faster XAML page load times.

Binding Native Libraries in MAUI (with Zendesk examples)

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Pavel Chuvak walks through integrating native iOS and Android SDKs into .NET MAUI using Slim Binding, with Zendesk as the concrete example. The article outlines project structure, interop pitfalls, and practical fixes that reduce manual binding effort while preserving near-native performance.

Exploring CameraView in .NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores the CommunityToolkit CameraView for .NET MAUI, covering setup and practical usage tips.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #187

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #187 curates .NET 10 Update, GridSplitter in .NET MAUI, Visual Studio with AI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Introducing the Fourth Set of Open-Source Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Controls

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion’s fourth open-source Toolkit drop adds pickers and progress bars, plus fixes and performance improvements.

GridSplitter in .NET MAUI

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores GridSplitter in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is the GridSplitter Control” and “What Are Some Use Cases for a GridSplitter Control”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #186

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #186 curates Popups in .NET MAUI, Model Context Protocol, Shipping .NET MAUI Libraries, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Popups in .NET MAUI

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Popups in .NET MAUI, focusing on creating a Sample Page and creating Popups Using .NET MAUI Popup from Telerik. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Game development on MAUI (Part 5: Main menu and Records)

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Part 5 adds app-level structure to the MAUI game with reusable menu navigation and persistent score tracking. Pavel demonstrates a clean MVVM approach with LiteDB-backed records so players can review results between sessions.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #185

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #185 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, DrawingView in .NET MAUI, Fiddler Features, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET MAUI: A contributor’s story

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup sharing a contributor’s story—how people get involved, what it’s like contributing, and why it matters.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, May 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

.NET MAUI UI July - 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Announcing .NET MAUI UI July 2025, a month-long community-driven event where developers share their passion and expertise for building beautiful .NET MAUI user interfaces.

Shipping .NET MAUI Libraries

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores Shipping .NET MAUI Libraries, focusing on overall Workflow Overview and versioning of the NuGet Package. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Check Out the DrawingView in .NET MAUI

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to use DrawingView from the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit for signatures and drawing surfaces, including multi-line mode and exporting drawings as images.

How to Use .NET MAUI Shell Like a Pro (Step-by-Step) - Part 1

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This first installment introduces a practical foundation for building .NET MAUI apps with Shell, from page setup through navigation basics. Hector Perez Rojas also highlights customization essentials so your app structure is clean from day one.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #184

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #184 curates MVVM Toolkit in .NET MAUI, Token Visualizer, AI Dev Gallery, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Audio Processing with MAUI

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jorge Perales Diaz builds a real-time voice changer in .NET MAUI, capturing microphone input and applying effects like pitch shifting, echo, reverb, and chorus with the NWaves library. It even adds a live SkiaSharp waveform visualizer and platform-specific low-latency tuning.

MVVM Toolkit in .NET MAUI

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores MVVM Toolkit in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is the .NET MVVM Toolkit” and “Integrating MVVM Toolkit into .NET MAUI Projects”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Mastering Apple Certificates, Provisioning Profiles and your iOS Environment for .NET MAUI

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Max Mannstein explains Apple certificates and provisioning profiles for iOS with .NET MAUI, focusing on a reliable dev/build environment setup.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #183

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #183 curates .NET 10 Journey, C# MCP Servers, GitHub Copilot Updates, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Discovering the DebugRainbows NuGet Package in .NET MAUI

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores DebugRainbows for .NET MAUI—a visual debugging tool that highlights layout boundaries and optional grid overlays to help you go pixel-perfect.

How To Create A Content Sized Webview In .NET MAUI Mobile A Step By Step Guide

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This post shows how to build a custom content sized WebView for .NET MAUI that properly adapts to its HTML content. It walks through the cross platform handler approach and the platform specific techniques needed to make dynamic layouts behave correctly.

Create Your First Custom Control in .NET MAUI – Step by Step!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Hector Perez Rojas shows how to build a reusable custom control in .NET MAUI using Bindable Properties and MVVM-friendly patterns. The walkthrough focuses on practical component design so you can encapsulate behavior like progress display and reuse it across screens.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #182

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #182 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, C# MCP SDK, Monkey MCP, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Next in .NET 10 and Visual Studio

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup looking ahead at what’s next for .NET 10 and Visual Studio as it relates to building .NET MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, April 2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Fixing Could Not Find Any Available Provisioning Profiles For Your MAUI App

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This post explores a frustrating iOS build issue that can appear during a fresh .NET MAUI Mac setup. It walks through the scenario and provides a practical fix to get you unblocked quickly.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #181

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #181 curates Model Context Protocol, .NET MAUI TitleBar, Copilot Experience, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Deprecation of ListView in .NET MAUI

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft announced ListView's deprecation in .NET 10, encouraging developers to migrate to CollectionView for better performance and flexibility. This guide provides step-by-step migration patterns including template conversion, selection handling, and SwipeView alternatives.

Game development on MAUI (Part 4: UI and Game Over)

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Part 4 focuses on gameplay UI by introducing satiety and combo indicators plus a Game Over flow. The post shows how to wire progress logic, popup architecture, and reset behavior so the game loop remains responsive and understandable.

LTS for .NET MAUI is a Lie!

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This video clarifies why .NET MAUI does not follow the same Long-Term Support expectations as general .NET runtimes. It gives practical guidance on staying current so mobile and desktop apps remain supported.

Agent vibes

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Tony explores AI agent workflows in a real MAUI project instead of a toy demo, including where they help and where developer judgment is still essential. The post walks through using agent support to bridge a CoreMIDI API gap with native interop.

Use BrowserStack App Automate with Appium UI Tests for .NET MAUI Apps

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy and Gerald Versluis show how to run Appium + NUnit UI tests for .NET MAUI on BrowserStack’s real-device cloud, including CI setup.

Exploring the TitleBar in .NET MAUI

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explains how to customize a Windows app TitleBar in .NET MAUI, covering key properties, layouts, and visual states.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #180

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #180 curates .NET 10 Preview 2, .NET MAUI Toolkit Alerts, Blazor Spreadsheet Madness, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET Aspire for Mobile Apps?!

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Explore how .NET Aspire can improve the MAUI inner loop with service discovery, observability, and local-cloud style orchestration. The video demonstrates how to connect MAUI clients to Aspire-enabled backends and inspect telemetry in a practical setup.

Sneak Peek at .NET MAUI: 2025 Volume 1

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A quick look at Syncfusion’s 2025 Volume 1 MAUI roadmap, including a new Toolbar and updates to Busy Indicator, DataGrid, editors, and PDF Viewer.

Introducing the Third Set of Open-Source Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Controls

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Syncfusion’s third open-source Toolkit release adds accordion/cards/expander/popup/OTP input controls and brings trimming + native AOT support.

.NET MAUI Toolkit Alerts

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores .NET MAUI Toolkit Alerts, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #179

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #179 curates New Solution Format, Android Asset Packs, GitHub Copilot Accuracy, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How to Get the Active Window in .NET MAUI

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A simple pattern for tracking the active Window in multi-window .NET MAUI apps by extending Window and surfacing an IsActive flag plus helper extensions.

MAUI Day UK 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day UK 2025 brought global attendees and speakers together for a full day of deeply practical .NET MAUI sessions. Tony highlights the biggest themes, from platform direction to animation, architecture, and real-world tooling.

MAUI Day London 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day London had in depth sessions from the .NET MAUI team and community speakers.

How Good is Copilot with Agents for .NET MAUI Development?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes shares a hands-on look at GitHub Copilot with Agents and how it performs on common .NET MAUI development tasks.

Android Asset Packs

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Android Asset Packs, focusing on how to Create an Asset Pack and can I Choose Which Assets Are Included in the Main App Bundle? 🤔. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #178

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #178 curates .NET MAUI Day, Resource Dictionaries, European Accessibility Act, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Agent Maui: Copilot Pro-tips for devs

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup about Agent Maui, sharing Copilot pro-tips and practical ways to use AI tooling in day-to-day development.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, March 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

Keyboard Management

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Keyboard Management, focusing on let’s get started! 🚀 and architecture. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Resource Dictionaries

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Resource Dictionaries, covering “What Is a Resource Dictionary” and “What Is the Advantage of Using Resource Dictionaries”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #177

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #177 curates Performance Improvements, .NET 10 Preview, Copilot Agent, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #176

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #176 curates Copilot Agent, Null in C\#, AI Model Distillation, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Adds .NET 9, Offline Speech Recognition

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers Community Toolkit 10 and 11 — .NET 9 support, a BindingContext behaviour change, and offline speech-to-text. Essential reading if you're upgrading toolkit packages with .NET 9.

.NET MAUI Performance Features in .NET 9

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers and Simon Rozsival cover .NET 9 MAUI performance features like full trimming, NativeAOT support, and compiled bindings, plus profiling guidance.

.NET MAUI Day

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day explores .NET MAUI Day, focusing on skopje, Macedonia and cologne, Germany. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

How to bind to functions from XAML in .NET MAUI

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

How to bind to functions from XAML in .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Game development on MAUI (Part 3: Enemies)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Part 3 introduces enemies, background layering, and combat interaction in the MAUI game series. Pavel shows how to manage enemy lifecycle states, animation transitions, and collision timing so Hydra attacks feel deliberate and responsive.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #175

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #175 curates Splash Screens in .NET MAUI, Telerik Release, GraphQL with .NET, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Splash Screen in .NET MAUI

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explains how splash screens work in .NET MAUI and how to configure images, background colors, base sizes, and platform-specific behavior.

Introducing The New .NET MAUI Expander View

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Alberto introduces Nalu ExpanderViewBox, a layout-friendly expander control designed to animate size changes and simplify collapsible UI in .NET MAUI. The post shows how to handle dynamic content, build accordions, and avoid common CollectionView pitfalls with a clean, minimal API.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #174

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #174 curates Theming in .NET MAUI, Developer Productivity, .NET MAUI Community Standup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Recap: What’s New in .NET MAUI in .NET 9?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes recaps the key updates for .NET MAUI in .NET 9 from .NET Conf, including performance, tooling, platform integrations, and ecosystem highlights.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Let Copilot Fix Your XAML

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup exploring how Copilot can help fix and improve XAML, with practical examples and tips.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, February 2025

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER Hot Reload & Live Preview for .NET MAUI & Blazor Hybrid in Visual Studio

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER Hot Reload & Live Preview for .NET MAUI & Blazor Hybrid in Visual Studio, 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #173

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #173 curates Starting .NET MAUI Development, Native Embedding, Accessible Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Starting .NET MAUI Development in 2025 - Everything You Need To Know!

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Starting .NET MAUI Development in 2025 - Everything 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.

Native Embedding

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Native Embedding, covering “What Is Native Embedding” and “Preparing Components in the .NET MAUI Project”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Game development on MAUI (Part 2: Movement)

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of the MAUI game series implements movement mechanics, directional animation selection, and depth-enhancing shadows. The article explains how tap input is translated into character motion and how animation states stay synchronized with direction changes.

Delete bin and obj Folders in .NET MAUI

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A Visual Studio Code extension streamlines cleaning build artifacts in .NET MAUI projects by providing a right-click context menu option to delete bin and obj folders. This simple tool saves time resolving mysterious build issues and cache problems.

Building Dynamic UI with Decision Logic in .NET MAUI XAML

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

An overview of dynamic UI building blocks in .NET MAUI XAML, plus custom ConditionView and SwitchCaseView controls for if/switch-style rendering.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #172

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #172 curates State of .NET, Document Processing, .NET 9 Updates, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How to Add Google Analytics to Your .NET MAUI App | MAUI Snippets #2

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Max Mannstein shows how to add Google Analytics to a .NET MAUI app, including the core setup steps and validation tips.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #171

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #171 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Animations in .NET MAUI, .NET Conf Wrap-up, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Firebase Push Notifications in .NET MAUI (iOS & Android) – Full Setup Guide - MAUI Snippets #1

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Max Mannstein (MAUIBoost) walks through a full Firebase push notification setup for .NET MAUI on both iOS and Android.

Running macOS in a macOS Virtual Machine on a Mac for Free (Full Setup Guide - Orka and UTM)

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Running macOS in a macOS Virtual Machine on a Mac for Free (Full Setup Guide - Orka and UTM), focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Animations in .NET MAUI

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Animations in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is an Easing Function” and “Using Easing Functions in .NET MAUI”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #170

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #170 curates Top .NET Content, Slider for .NET MAUI, SOLID Principles, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Game development on MAUI (Part 1: Animation)

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In part 1, Pavel Chuvak starts a MAUI and SkiaSharp game series by building tile-based character animation from scratch. The post covers sprite-sheet slicing, tile-set modeling, and the rendering loop needed to play animations at a stable frame cadence.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - 2025 New Year Kickoff

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts the .NET MAUI Community Standup 2025 New Year Kickoff, sharing updates, community news, and what to watch for early in the year.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, January 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Align the Button Text in .NET MAUI

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Platform-specific button text alignment in .NET MAUI requires custom handlers leveraging native iOS and Android controls. This guide demonstrates creating reusable handlers for precise text positioning across platforms.

Install & Run Windows 11 on an Apple Silicon Mac with VMware Fusion for FREE (Full setup guide)

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Install & Run Windows 11 on an Apple Silicon Mac with VMware Fusion for FREE (Full setup guide), focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Slider for .NET MAUI

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Slider for .NET MAUI, focusing on adding the Telerik Slider Control for .NET MAUI and getting to Know the Parts of the Telerik .NET MAUI Slider Control. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Episode 126: .NET 9, Holiday Hacks, & GitHub Copilot Free

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET 9 is officially here!

Grial UI Kit para .NET MAUI: Mejora el diseño de tus Apps

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez tours Grial UI Kit for .NET MAUI and how it can speed up building polished, production-ready UI.

My Mac Mini M4/M4 Pro Developer Setup - .NET, macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, & More

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through My Mac Mini M4/M4 Pro Developer Setup - .NET, macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, & More, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #169

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #169 curates AI Building Blocks, .NET MAUI Performance, .NET Community Toolkit, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Announcing .NET Community Toolkit 8.4

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Simon Rozsival and Sergio Pedri announce .NET Community Toolkit 8.4, headlined by long-requested partial property support for the MVVM Toolkit source generators. Read the announcement for the full analyzer additions, the one-click code fixer, and why partial properties unlock Native AOT for WinUI 3 and UWP.

Preventing Memory Leaks In .NET MAUI Best Practices And Strategies

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This post examines how event subscriptions can quietly introduce memory leaks in .NET MAUI applications. It walks through the underlying mechanics and compares practical strategies to detect and prevent leaks in real world apps.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #168

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #168 curates .NET MAUI Wrapped, TemplatedButton with .NET MAUI, Unit Testing in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Wrapped

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Wrapped in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET MAUI 2024 Wrapped!

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup wrapping up 2024 with highlights, learnings, and a look back at the year for .NET MAUI.

Easily Upgrade .NET MAUI & Blazor Hybrid apps to .NET 9 in Minutes

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Easily Upgrade .NET MAUI & Blazor Hybrid apps to .NET 9 in Minutes, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Unit Testing in .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes covers how to set up and run unit tests for .NET MAUI using xUnit, including project structure, target frameworks, and best practices.

Adding Serilog to .NET MAUI

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen walks through integrating Serilog into a .NET MAUI app via the MauiAppBuilder pipeline, including local file logging, rolling files, and retention settings.

Another set of free Syncfusion controls!

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen highlights another batch of free/open-source Syncfusion controls for .NET MAUI, calling out the BottomSheet as a standout and showing how easy it is to add to your UI.

Discovering StyleClass in .NET MAUI

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen introduces StyleClass/Class styling in .NET MAUI as a CSS-like way to compose reusable styles without the brittleness of missing StaticResource keys.

DevExpress MAUI Date Picker setup and use

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This guide walks through adding DevExpress controls to a .NET MAUI app, with a focus on the Date Edit control for production-ready date input. You'll learn the setup path, NuGet feed configuration, and why component libraries can reduce UI implementation risk.

TemplatedButton with .NET MAUI

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores TemplatedButton with .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI 9 Launched with Better Performance, New Controls

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić summarizes .NET MAUI 9 GA — HybridWebView, TitleBar, free Syncfusion controls in the template, and a rebuilt Apple CollectionView/CarouselView. The shipping milestone after a year of previews.

A quick look at Telerik controls for .NET MAUI

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez gives a quick tour of Telerik UI controls for .NET MAUI and what they enable for cross-platform app UIs.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #167

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #167 curates .NET 9 is Here, .NET MAUI Updates, Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Performance

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers explores .NET MAUI Performance in this ~20-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Fidelity Using .NET MAUI

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores Fidelity Using .NET MAUI in this ~40-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Beth Massi explores Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI in this ~25-minute session, focusing on hybrid architecture and code sharing. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Updates

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Updates in this ~40-minute session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Embrace .NET MAUI for .NET 9

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI for .NET 9 brings performance improvements, new controls like HybridWebView, and enhanced platform features. Despite being an STS release, the frequent update cycle of mobile development makes upgrading practical and beneficial.

Nesting .NET MAUI .xaml Files in Visual Studio Code

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Configure VS Code file nesting so .NET MAUI .xaml files group neatly with their corresponding .xaml.cs code-behind files.

Create an onboarding tutorial using the Maui.TutorialCoachMark library

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez shows how to implement an in-app onboarding walkthrough in .NET MAUI using Maui.TutorialCoachMark.

PageResolver Updates – The Missing Piece of .NET MAUI, Now Ready for .NET 9!

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Latest improvements to PageResolver for .NET MAUI, making MVVM setup easier with automatic view and ViewModel resolution through dependency injection.

.NET MAUI in 9 and Syncfusion Toolkit for MAUI

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup covering what’s new in .NET MAUI 9 and the Syncfusion Toolkit for .NET MAUI.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, November 2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI Memory Profiling - Identify and Fix Memory Leaks

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Alexander Russkov explains common MAUI memory leaks and a practical workflow to detect and fix them.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #166

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #166 curates Web Native Code Sharing, Image Loading State, Visual Studio Productivity, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Loading State for Images in .NET MAUI

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Control reference bindings in .NET MAUI enable elegant loading indicators for images across all platforms. By binding to the Image control's IsLoading property, developers can provide visual feedback during image fetching operations.

Free offline AI in .NET MAUI Application

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Run LLMs locally in a .NET MAUI app using LLamaSharp, with guidance on model formats, setup, and performance tradeoffs for offline scenarios.

Web Native Code Sharing

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Web Native Code Sharing, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Free DevExpress Controls for .NET MAUI

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez covers DevExpress’ free .NET MAUI controls and where they can help accelerate common app UI scenarios.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #165

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #165 curates AI Prompt with .NET MAUI, Deploy/Debug on iOS, Splash Screens with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Setup MAUI from Scratch on Mac

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Tony shares a practical rebuild checklist for setting up a complete .NET MAUI development environment on macOS after a clean machine reset. The post focuses on getting productive quickly across Apple and Android tooling, with versioning pitfalls called out.

AI Prompt with .NET MAUI

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores AI Prompt with .NET MAUI, focusing on adding the Necessary NuGet Packages to Our Project and configuring the Project to Work with .NET MAUI AIPrompt. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Welcomes Syncfusion Open-source Contributions

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau announces Syncfusion’s open-source MAUI Toolkit contributions and broader investment in dotnet/maui, plus a new .NET 9 template plan.

Your MAUI schedule for .NET conf 2024

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This post curates the MAUI-relevant sessions from .NET Conf 2024 so you can skip straight to cross-platform content that matters. Tony also provides an iCal-friendly schedule workflow to make session planning easier.

Monitoreo de Errores en .NET MAUI con Sentry

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez shows how to monitor errors and crashes in .NET MAUI apps using Sentry.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #164

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #164 curates .NET MAUI with RC2, Biometrics with .NET MAUI, .NET Conf, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 125: Hello Xcode 16 & .NET 9 RC 2

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The latest in greatest for .NET MAUI is here with .NET 9 RC 2 which comes with plenty of awesome enhancements for mobile and desktop developers.

.NET MAUI with RC2

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI with RC2 in this ~35-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Loading configuration data from json in a MAUI app

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Using Biometric Identification in .NET MAUI

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to add biometric authentication to .NET MAUI apps using Plugin.Maui.Biometric, including Android/iOS setup and emulator testing.

MAUI - Fallback image for no network state

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #163

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #163 curates .NET 9 Update, .NET MAUI 9 APIs, Generative AI Demystified, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

MAUI day 2024

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

MAUI Day Cologne - Autumn 2024

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day Cologne had in depth sessions from the .NET MAUI team and community speakers.

Deprecated APIs in .NET MAUI 9

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes summarizes APIs deprecated in .NET MAUI 9 and what to use instead—helpful for planning upgrades and avoiding future removals.

MAUI - Failed to load native whisper library

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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`.

.NET MAUI Progress View

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Progress View walks through a practical way to implement a reusable progress view component for MAUI apps in .NET MAUI. You will learn why communicating progress clearly during long-running tasks matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #162

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #162 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Interactive Gestures, Toolkit SemanticOrderView, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET MAUI 4, 9, 12, 16, 18, 35

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup covering a fast-moving set of updates and milestones across .NET MAUI releases and improvements.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, October 2024

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Exploring SemanticOrderView in .NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explains SemanticOrderView from the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit and how it helps improve accessibility by controlling screen reader navigation order.

.NET MAUI Input Validation

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev looks at input validation in .NET MAUI and why it matters for building reliable, user-friendly forms. The article points readers toward patterns that make validation logic and feedback easier to reason about in app code.

121: Jon tries Mediator! Copilot != Autopilot, and the Best iPhone ever!

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan unpack practical lessons from using AI coding tools, staying current with iOS/Xcode changes, and building real-world .NET MAUI features. You'll get honest guidance on where Copilot helps, where it doesn't, and how those trade-offs show up in day-to-day app work.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #161

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #161 curates .NET MAUI Shell, .NET MAUI Release, Copilot Extensibility, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Shell

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores .NET MAUI Shell, focusing on navigation in .NET MAUI Shell and assigning Routes to Shell Elements. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Displaying PDF files in .NET MAUI

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev explores how to display PDF documents in .NET MAUI applications and what that means in practice for app UX. It is a useful starting point for teams that need in-app document viewing instead of pushing users out to another tool.

Adding Interactive Gestures to Controls in .NET MAUI

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno shows how to bring more touch interaction into .NET MAUI apps with gesture recognizers and swipe support. The video is a quick way to see how small interaction patterns can make interfaces feel more alive.

120: Buffet Style Show

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode covers a broad set of mobile dev topics, from SQLite persistence and Android platform shifts to UI composition pitfalls in MAUI. It's a practical grab bag focused on performance, architecture choices, and avoiding common mistakes early.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #160

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #160 curates .NET 9 Update, .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Shell, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Updates for TinyInsights: what is new for .NET MAUI developers that want to use Application Insights

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes shares what’s new in TinyInsights for .NET MAUI, focusing on Application Insights instrumentation and developer workflow.

Dependency Injection Basics in .NET MAUI

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through the built-in dependency injection support in .NET MAUI and why it matters for app structure. This is a good refresher for anyone who wants cleaner service registration, resolution, and composition in MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Many-to-Many SQLite Database with Extensions

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Many-to-Many SQLite Database with Extensions walks through a practical way to implement a clean relation model you can query and update from MAUI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why many-to-many data without hand-written join boilerplate matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Shell

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores .NET MAUI Shell, focusing on adding New Utilities to the App and third Utility: Cool Image Editor. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Solving .NET MAUI Issues on macOS Sequoia with Visual Studio Code and XCode 16

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

macOS Sequoia and XCode 16 initially broke .NET MAUI compatibility, requiring workarounds until official support arrived. This guide documents solutions including downgrading XCode, managing provisioning profiles, and disabling XAML Hot Reload.

119: In App Purchasing Pain

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan break down why in-app purchases are still one of the hardest parts of shipping mobile apps. You'll learn where StoreKit and Play Billing complexity shows up in real code and how teams can reduce risk.

.NET MAUI One-to-Many SQLite Database with Extensions

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI One-to-Many SQLite Database with Extensions walks through a practical way to implement a one-to-many structure that stays easy to maintain in .NET MAUI. You will learn why parent-child records with predictable local storage matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #159

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #159 curates .NET Performance, .NET MAUI Showcase, Android Assets, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Android Asset Packs for .NET & .NET MAUI Android Apps

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Ellis introduces Asset Pack support for .NET Android/.NET MAUI (in .NET 9), enabling large AndroidAsset/MauiAsset payloads with InstallTime/FastFollow/OnDemand delivery.

.NET MAUI Shell

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores .NET MAUI Shell, covering “What Is .NET MAUI Shell” and “Creating Your First Shell”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Learn to Build Your First Blazor Hybrid App!

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy and Gerald Versluis announce the official Blazor Hybrid workshop that teaches building a cross-platform app with Blazor Hybrid and .NET MAUI.

Create multi-window desktop apps with .NET MAUI

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno demonstrates how to build multi-window desktop experiences with .NET MAUI while still respecting the needs of mobile users. The video is a practical introduction to treating MAUI as more than a single-window app model.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #158

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #158 curates Blazor Hybrid Workshop, .NET Aspire Internals, .NET MAUI Podcast, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Adding Blazor in an existing MAUI project

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev shows how Blazor can be introduced into an existing .NET MAUI project instead of requiring a fresh start. It is a practical bridge for teams that want to mix Razor-based UI with an app they already have in flight.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET MAUI + Amazing TitleBars

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup highlighting TitleBar customization and UI polish opportunities for .NET MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, September 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Blazor Hybrid: Build Cross-Platform Apps with .NET MAUI

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Blazor Hybrid: Build Cross-Platform Apps with .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #157

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #157 curates What’s New in .NET MAUI, Exploring Preferences, Dev Tunnels for Local APIs, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI One-to-One Relation SQLite Database with Extensions

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI One-to-One Relation SQLite Database with Extensions walks through a practical way to implement a one-to-one SQLite structure that is simple to query in .NET MAUI. You will learn why splitting a profile across linked tables without data drift matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Splash Screens with .NET MAUI

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET explores Splash Screens with .NET MAUI, covering “Set the base size” and “Add tint and background color”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Showcase

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Matthew Robbins explores .NET MAUI Showcase, focusing on company and a digital climbing companion. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Publish Apps

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores Publish Apps in this ~15-minute session, focusing on project setup and data flow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Exploring Preferences in .NET MAUI

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes covers .NET MAUI Preferences for lightweight local storage—keys/values, supported types, platform differences, and when to use it.

Episode 124: CollectionView++, AI Goodies, and VS Code Setup

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

It's time for another .NET MAUI Podcast with James, David, and Matt!

Sands of MAUI: Issue #156

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #156 curates .NET 9 Update, VS Code Extensions, Reusable Components, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Adaptive UI Behavior in .NET MAUI

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev looks at adaptive UI behavior in .NET MAUI and the kinds of layout adjustments modern apps need across devices. It is a useful read for teams trying to make one codebase feel more intentional on different screens and form factors.

Deploy & Debug .NET MAUI Apps to iOS Devices in VS Code - Complete Guide

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Deploy & Debug .NET MAUI Apps to iOS Devices in VS Code - Complete Guide, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Testing Local APIs on Device with Dev Tunnels and .NET MAUI

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explains how Dev Tunnels can expose a local API to a physical device so .NET MAUI apps can be tested without a deployed backend. It is a practical setup for teams tired of fighting `localhost` during device testing.

.NET MAUI SQLite Database CRUD Operation Easy MVVM

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI SQLite Database CRUD Operation Easy MVVM walks through a practical way to implement end-to-end CRUD wired into a MAUI UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting reliable local persistence into an MVVM app matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

What’s New in .NET MAUI

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores What’s New in .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

118: Mediator for Mobile

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode explores mediator patterns for mobile architecture and why they can reduce service sprawl in .NET MAUI apps. It gives a grounded view of where mediator pipelines help and where they add overhead.

DrawnUi.Maui: Drawn Controls using SkiaSharp for .NET MAUI

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez introduces DrawnUi.Maui, a SkiaSharp-based approach to “drawn” controls for .NET MAUI and what it enables for custom UI.

Reusable Components

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores Reusable Components, focusing on creating a ContentView and adding Content to the ContentView. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

How to create a simple chat page using .NET MAUI

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

José Pereira builds a simple chat UI in .NET MAUI with text + image messages, a message template selector, and a scroll-to-bottom interaction—plus a full sample repo.

Episode 123: Building Accessible Apps with .NET MAUI featuring Rachel Kang

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Rachel Kang, .NET MAUI Program Manager, joins the podcast to talk about all things accessibility for .NET MAUI developers.

117: Connectivity "Out in the Wild"

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan tackle the reality of unreliable connectivity and what it means for MAUI app design in the field. The episode focuses on offline-first thinking, map constraints, and practical fallback communication paths.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #155

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #155 curates AI Prompt, ThemeBuilder Styles, Integrating ChatGPT, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How to pass multiple command parameters in XAML - MAUI with Max

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Max Mannstein demonstrates patterns for passing multiple values into ICommand parameters from XAML in .NET MAUI.

AI Prompt

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez explores AI Prompt in this ~25-minute session, focusing on architecture and core APIs. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Deploy & Debug .NET MAUI Apps to Android Devices in VS Code

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Deploy & Debug .NET MAUI Apps to Android Devices in VS Code, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Integrating ChatGPT into .NET MAUI from Scratch

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes walks through integrating ChatGPT into a .NET MAUI app end-to-end, including API key setup, environment variables, and making chat completion calls from a simple UI.

116: What's new for .NET 9?

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode gives a practical tour of .NET 9 and .NET MAUI updates that directly impact how you build and ship apps. You'll hear both the productivity wins and the migration considerations behind the headline features.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #154

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #154 curates VS Code Setup, Chasing Curiosity, UI Markup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How to use Firestore Database with .NET MAUI - MAUI with Max

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Max Mannstein shows how to integrate Firebase Firestore with a .NET MAUI app, covering setup and common data-access patterns.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Matt Goldman & MAUI UI July

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup with Matt Goldman, discussing MAUI UI July and UI-focused tips for building better MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, August 2024

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Creating a sprite editor

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Follow a .NET MAUI build of a sprite editor that focuses on custom drawing, editing workflow, and interactive tooling.

115: All the AI

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan explore where AI is genuinely useful in MAUI app workflows, from vision features to developer tooling. The focus is practical implementation value, not hype.

Chasing Curiosity

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Explore an experimental .NET MAUI debug ribbon built with overlays, graphics APIs, and iterative prototyping.

Creating Bindings for .NET MAUI with Native Library Interop

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel Kang introduces Native Library Interop for .NET MAUI and walks through creating focused bindings to consume native libraries without binding everything.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #153

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #153 curates XAML Productivity, Lifecycle Events, Games with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Upgrading from Xamarin.CommunityToolkit.Markup to CommunityToolkit.Maui.Markup

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick explains key differences when moving from Xamarin.CommunityToolkit.Markup to CommunityToolkit.Maui.Markup, including typed bindings and updated APIs.

Using SwipeCardView to Create the Next Tinder in .NET MAUI

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Using SwipeCardView to Create the Next Tinder in .NET MAUI 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.

Rantiy, Mobile App with .NET MAUI - Part 1

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Monettelli introduces the Rantiy app and shares UI/UX tooling and implementation techniques used to accelerate .NET MAUI development.

MauiReactor .NET MAUI UI July 2024 Contribution - Task Manager App

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Adolfo Marinucci demonstrates a Task Manager app built with MauiReactor as a .NET MAUI UI July 2024 contribution.

My Journey in Making a Game with .NET MAUI

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Farshad Momtaz shares lessons from building a cross-platform game with .NET MAUI and the trade-offs involved.

.NET MAUI Extensions for VS Code - Emulators, App Publishing, Manifest Editing, and More!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Extensions for VS Code - Emulators, App Publishing, Manifest Editing, and More, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

How to Apply Different Item Templates in One CollectionView with .NET MAUI

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Use a DataTemplateSelector in .NET MAUI to apply different row templates dynamically in a single CollectionView.

Creating an Engaging Onboarding Experience in .NET MAUI Using DevExpress

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Design a polished onboarding flow in .NET MAUI using DevExpress controls, carousel patterns, and MVVM.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #152

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #152 curates Mixed Reality Experiences, Styling in .NET MAUI, White Labeling Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Mastering Error Insights in .NET MAUI: Sentry vs. Firebase Crashlytics

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sentry outperforms Firebase Crashlytics for .NET MAUI error monitoring by providing full .NET stack traces, custom contexts, breadcrumbs, and better debugging insights. The comparison guides developers in choosing effective error tracking solutions.

Boost Your .NET MAUI App with SideMenuView Plugin!

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This post introduces Com.Igniscor.Maui.SideMenuView, a MAUI port inspired by XamarinCommunityToolkit for richer side menu scenarios. It explains where FlyoutPage falls short and how dual-side placement plus broader page integration can improve app UX.

.NET MAUI Development in VS Code - Complete Setup Guide (Develop on macOS, Linux, & Windows)!

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Development in VS Code - Complete Setup Guide (Develop on macOS, Linux, & Windows), focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Exploring Long Press in .NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shows how to detect long-press gestures in .NET MAUI using Community Toolkit TouchBehavior, including duration configuration and commands.

Using Local Browser Storage in .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Persist lightweight app data in .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid using local browser storage patterns.

Emojis in .NET MAUI

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Integrate Fluent Emojis in .NET MAUI, including dynamic SVG handling and CDN-backed emoji rendering.

White Labeling .NET MAUI Apps

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Set up white-label .NET MAUI apps with per-client resources, build configurations, and shared codebase workflows.

Simplifying your MAUI Styles with StyleClass

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Simplifying your MAUI Styles with StyleClass with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

113: What's all the fuss about Drawn Controls?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode breaks down the drawn-controls debate in MAUI and when custom rendering is worth the complexity. It balances design flexibility against accessibility, performance, and platform fidelity.

Boost Your .NET MAUI Productivity with These XAML Tools - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Boost Your .NET MAUI Productivity with These XAML Tools - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #151

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #151 curates .NET 9 Release, MAUI Reactor Goodness, Barcode Scanning, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Componentizer4k - In-Page Navigation for .NET MAUI

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Manage multi-step workflows in .NET MAUI with an in-page navigation component and view model-first registration.

Quickest way to White-labeling MAUI iOS & Android apps using shell scripts

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Quickest way to White-labeling MAUI iOS & Android apps using shell scripts with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

What is This Sheet? A Bottom Sheet Component for .NET MAUI

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Add a configurable bottom sheet to .NET MAUI with drag gestures, expansion stops, and interaction controls.

Mixed Reality Experiences

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores Mixed Reality Experiences in this ~1-hour session, focusing on architecture and core APIs. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Episode 122: Has it been a year already?

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes C# Azure Search Sample with MAUI!

Getting started with Android Bindings in .NET MAUI

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Learn the basics of creating and using Android bindings in .NET MAUI projects.

Native MapLibre (Mapbox) Maps in a MAUI Hybrid App

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Ruslan Dudchenko explains how to drop native MapLibre under a transparent BlazorWebView in a .NET MAUI Hybrid app when the JS map stack starts lagging and crashing. Bindings, touch routing, and an IMaplibreMapService wrap the approach — with a working GitHub sample to extend.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Mixed Reality and MAUI with Ed Charbeneau

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel Kang hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup with Ed Charbeneau, discussing Mixed Reality and how it intersects with building .NET MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, July 2024

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Red Point: a 3D Rock Climbing App Built with Unity & .NET MAUI | Matt Goldman & Matthew Robbins

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Watch how Red Point combines Unity and .NET MAUI to deliver a 3D climbing experience with native app capabilities.

Getting fit with MAUI Reactor

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Build a workout timer app with MAUI Reactor, covering component composition, navigation, and state management.

112: The Tools & Libraries We Use

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan share the real toolchain they rely on for daily development, debugging, and delivery across platforms. This is a practical stack discussion aimed at improving your engineering workflow quickly.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #150

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #150 curates Parallax Effect in .NET MAUI, New Blazor Hybrid Template, Lists in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Select Different Camera and Prevent Memory Leaks with CameraView

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Select Different Camera and Prevent Memory Leaks with CameraView 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.

Create a Gauge control using SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Use SkiaSharp in .NET MAUI to build an animated gauge control with configurable visuals, text, and needle behavior.

.NET 9 MAUI Preview 5: New Blazor Project Template, Android 15 Beta 2 Support

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers .NET 9 Preview 5 for MAUI — a Blazor Hybrid + Web shared-UI template, Android 15 Beta 2 bindings, and ~15% Android startup gains. A useful mid-preview checkpoint for hybrid and mobile teams.

Maui UIJuly David Platt on UX

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Watch David Platt discuss practical UX perspective and patterns in the context of .NET MAUI UI July.

Quick Tip - Accessing The Service Provider in .NET MAUI

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Resolve services safely across your app in .NET MAUI 8 using IPlatformApplication.Current.Services.

Various methods for barcode scanning in .NET MAUI

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Compare three approaches to barcode scanning in .NET MAUI—Android ML Kit, Camera.MAUI.ZXing, and CommunityToolkit camera + ZXing processing.

Animated Splash Screen in .NET MAUI Android

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Add an Android 12 animated splash screen to a .NET MAUI app with Animated Vector Drawables and theme setup.

All the Lists in .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Compare list rendering strategies in .NET MAUI across CollectionView, ListView, BindableLayout, and community controls.

On .NET Live - Working with custom controls in .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus joins On .NET Live to discuss building and working with custom controls in .NET MAUI.

Take Pictures in Your App with CameraView for .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Take Pictures in Your App with CameraView for .NET MAUI 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.

MAUI Environment Ribbon - Intro and basic UI (Part 1)

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Build a reusable environment ribbon control in .NET MAUI to display app environment and version in screenshots.

Parallax CollectionView in .NET MAUI

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Step-by-step tutorial for creating an engaging parallax scrolling effect in .NET MAUI CollectionView to add visual depth to your mobile app interfaces.

Passthrough Behavior: Attaching things where they don't belong

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Implementing a passthrough behavior pattern in .NET MAUI to attach validation functionality to custom controls that wrap Entry and Editor elements.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #149

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #149 curates VS Code Extension, MediaElement Updates, Uniform Layouts, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

New Blazor Hybrid + .NET MAUI Templates are Incredible! Mobile, Desktop, Web all together!

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through New Blazor Hybrid + .NET MAUI Templates are Incredible! Mobile, Desktop, Web all together, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Hybrid Development in .NET 9

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Beth Massi explores Hybrid Development in .NET 9 in this ~1-minute session, focusing on hybrid architecture and code sharing. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

111: Configuration & Logging

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode focuses on making MAUI apps observable without overcomplicating configuration and logging pipelines. You'll get practical guidance on balancing diagnostics depth with runtime overhead.

Background Media Playback and Lock Screen Controls for MediaElement Are Here!

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Background Media Playback and Lock Screen Controls for MediaElement Are Here 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.

Building games in NET MAUI - Shaun Lawrence |

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In this ABPConf session, Shaun Lawrence explores building games in .NET MAUI with a practical Orbit-powered approach. You’ll get a clear, implementation-focused walkthrough of game architecture choices that help MAUI projects stay flexible and scalable.

Getting Started with UniformItemsLayout from the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes introduces UniformItemsLayout from the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit and shows how to build uniform grids by controlling max rows/columns.

MAUI and Blazor with Beth Massi

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Beth Massi joins Carl Franklin to talk about where .NET MAUI and Blazor meet, and how web UI can be brought into native apps. The conversation touches current MAUI capabilities, Hybrid WebView, and the broader shape of hybrid app development.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit 9.0.0 Fixes Bugs, Adds CameraView

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić reports on Community Toolkit 9 — a generic CompareConverter, an iOS AlertView breaking change, and out-of-band CameraView plus MediaElement updates. CameraView is the headline if you need in-app camera UI.

AppCenter is retiring! This is how to use Application Insights for your .NET MAUI apps!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explains how to migrate from App Center to Application Insights for .NET MAUI apps, including practical setup guidance.

110: Tales from the Crypt

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan walk through common app architecture pitfalls that quietly hurt MAUI performance and reliability. The episode is a practical checklist of mistakes to avoid before they become expensive.

Light or Dark Mode

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Light or Dark Mode, focusing on getting a Preview of AppThemeObject and AppThemeColor Markup Extension and .NET MAUI Community Toolkit: Initial Setup. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

The .NET MAUI Extension for Visual Studio Code is now Generally Available

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila announces GA for the .NET MAUI VS Code extension, including XAML IntelliSense improvements and Hot Reload support.

Simplifying .NET MAUI App Development with Debugging and Monitoring Tools

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A quick tour of two handy debugging aids for .NET MAUI—Maui Dev Tools for deeper inspection and Plugin.Maui.DebugRainbows for visual layout bounds.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #148

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #148 curates Telerik UI, OCR with .NET MAUI, CollectionView in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

109: Dependency Injection - Beyond the Basics

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode goes past DI fundamentals into lifetimes, scopes, and mobile-specific complexity in MAUI apps. It's aimed at developers who already use DI but want cleaner boundaries and fewer runtime surprises.

.NET MAUI Community Standup: MAUI VS Code updates!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup focused on VS Code updates for .NET MAUI development and what’s improved in the tooling experience.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, June 2024

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

Extract Text from Images and Pictures with OCR in .NET MAUI

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Extract Text from Images and Pictures with OCR in .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #147

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #147 curates .NET MAUI with VS Code, Telerik UI for .NET MAUI, .NET Content @ Build, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Experimenting with running .NET MAUI on Linux

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev explores what it looks like to experiment with .NET MAUI on Linux and where the current edges still are. The post is especially interesting for developers watching MAUI’s cross-platform story beyond the officially supported set.

108: Architecture Patterns

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan examine app architecture patterns that improve maintainability without overengineering your MAUI solution. The episode focuses on pragmatic boundaries, not pattern dogma.

.NET MAUI XAML Productivity Boost in VS Code is HERE!!! Hot Reload & IntelliSense!!!

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI XAML Productivity Boost in VS Code is HERE!!! Hot Reload & IntelliSense, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

BottomSheet Plugin for Blazor Hybrid & .NET MAUI

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

BottomSheet Plugin for Blazor Hybrid & .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #146

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #146 curates .NET Announcements, .NET MAUI Updates, XAML IntelliSense, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Architecting Blazor Hybrid

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Architecting Blazor Hybrid in this ~1-hour session, focusing on hybrid architecture and code sharing. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

How to use a DrawingView inside a scrollable layout, in .NET MAUI

Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

José Pereira explains why DrawingView can feel unresponsive on iOS inside ScrollView/TableView and shows fixes by disabling DelaysContentTouches (plus a renderer workaround for TableView).

Test Bugfixes on Your Own .NET MAUI Project Before They're Released!1!

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Test Bugfixes on Your Own .NET MAUI Project Before They're Released!1 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #145

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #145 curates .NET MAUI Benefits, TroubleShooting .NET MAUI, VS Code Hot Reload, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI UI July - 2024

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Announcing .NET MAUI UI July 2024, the third year of this community-driven event where developers share their passion for building beautiful .NET MAUI user interfaces.

Easily add a video reel to your MAUI app (like Instagram)

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Easily add a video reel to your MAUI app (like Instagram) with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Troubleshooting .NET MAUI

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Troubleshooting .NET MAUI, covering “Platform Version Isn’t Present” and “Type or Namespace ‘Default’ Doesn’t Exist When Using the Contacts API”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Benefits

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Benefits in this ~1-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #144

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #144 curates Xamarin Gave Me, .NET MAUI Community Standup, Icons in .NET MAUI Buttons, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

106: Structuring Apps

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode is about structuring MAUI apps around business capabilities instead of technical layers. You'll get concrete guidance for making codebases easier to navigate as teams and features grow.

Adding Fingerprint Or Face Recognition To Your .NET MAUI App

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Adding Fingerprint Or Face Recognition To Your .NET MAUI App 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.

Icons in .NET MAUI Buttons

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Icons in .NET MAUI Buttons, focusing on the ImageSource Property and positioning the Image on the Button 🤓. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Choose your own adventure - Shaun Lawrence - NDC London 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence shares a practical, scenario-driven session on making better engineering choices in modern .NET development, including cross-platform trade-offs relevant to MAUI teams. The talk focuses on architecture decisions, workflow direction, and how to pick the next technical step with confidence as projects evolve.

105: Our Android and iOS Wish Lists

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan share their platform wish lists for Android and iOS through a developer-experience lens. The episode surfaces pain points that shape real product and API decisions in mobile apps.

.NET MAUI Community Standup: #XamarinGaveMe and Rachel guest visit!

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup celebrating #XamarinGaveMe and featuring a guest visit from Rachel, with community stories and updates.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, May 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

Choosing a Framework/App Architecture for Desktop and Mobile Cross-Platform Apps

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A practical comparison of single-UI cross-platform apps versus shared-logic, platform-specific UI architecture.

.NET MAUI CollectionView with Staggered Layout

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Build a Pinterest-style staggered layout for .NET MAUI CollectionView by introducing a custom ItemsLayout and platform-specific handlers.

Goodbye Xamarin!

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen reflects on the end of Xamarin support and the transition to .NET MAUI, highlighting what Xamarin meant to developers and why the community spirit carries forward.

The Journey to Accessible Apps: Keyboard Accessibility and .NET MAUI

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel Kang explains what keyboard accessibility means (WCAG) and how .NET MAUI supports focus, navigation, and keyboard accelerators across platforms.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #143

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #143 curates VS Code Day, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Release, AI Chatbot with .NET, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

104: The one about XAML!

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode dives into XAML ergonomics and performance trade-offs in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI projects. You'll get practical advice for writing cleaner markup that stays fast at runtime.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Release

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Release, focusing on (Breaking) changes in Behaviors and breaking changes for Snackbar on Windows. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #142

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #142 curates Long Press in .NET MAUI, Apple Deployments, Blazor Navigation in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

103: Offline Data Sync: Cautionary Tales

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan share hard-earned lessons from offline sync systems and why simple models often win in production. The episode focuses on conflict handling, startup performance, and long-term maintainability.

Apple Deployments

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Apple Deployments, covering “Where Do I Even Start” and “What Are the Steps”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

ObservableRangeCollection in .NET MAUI

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

ObservableRangeCollection extends standard collections with automatic change notifications, ideal for .NET MAUI UI updates. This extension provides performance benefits over standard ObservableCollection for bulk operations while maintaining real-time binding.

Detect Long Press in Your .NET MAUI App with TouchBehavior

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Detect Long Press in Your .NET MAUI App with TouchBehavior 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #141

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #141 curates .NET 9 Release, Blazor Hybrid Story, Android Manifest in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

102: You should learn some MSBuild

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode shows why learning MSBuild pays off quickly for MAUI developers shipping real apps. It focuses on project-level customization that improves repeatability, packaging, and CI behavior.

Blazor Navigation in .NET MAUI

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff Fritz explores Blazor Navigation in .NET MAUI, focusing on menus – Not as Easy as They Look and configuring the Shell and Menu Items. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Android Manifest in .NET MAUI

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Android Manifest in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is the AndroidManifest.xml” and “Where Exactly Can You Find the AndroidManifest.xml”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Blazor Hybrid Story

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Beth Massi explores Blazor Hybrid Story in this ~1-hour session, focusing on hybrid architecture and code sharing. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #140

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #140 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, UI Best Practices, NuGet Management, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Shiny.NET for .NET MAUI

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Allan Ritchie explores Shiny.NET for .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Testing your apps with Gerald

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup with Gerald Versluis, focused on strategies and tools for testing your .NET MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, April 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

101: Slim Bindings

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan explain slim bindings as a focused strategy for integrating native APIs into .NET MAUI without massive wrapper layers. This episode is especially useful if full bindings have felt heavy or brittle in your projects.

Error Monitoring & Crash Reporting for .NET MAUI Apps with Raygun

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Error Monitoring & Crash Reporting for .NET MAUI Apps with Raygun, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit 8.0.0 Brings Touch Behavior

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers Community Toolkit 8 — TouchBehavior ported from Xamarin, a rewritten Snackbar, and Popup fixes across platforms. The release that brings touch/hover interactions back for MAUI apps.

Prevent App Store Rejection: Add the Apple Privacy Manifest NOW!

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Prevent App Store Rejection: Add the Apple Privacy Manifest NOW 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.

How to Profile .NET MAUI Applications and Isolate Performance-Related Issues

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A step-by-step guide to finding MAUI bottlenecks with .NET Meteor profiling and Speedscope flame graphs.

.NET Meteor Update - New Level of Productivity for .NET MAUI in VS Code

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Nikita Romanov introduces major .NET Meteor updates for debugging, profiling, and XAML productivity.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #139

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #139 curates Apple Privacy Manifest, Migration from App Center, .NET Smart Components, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

100: 100th Episode Celebration with David & Maddy!

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This milestone episode reflects on the Xamarin-to-.NET MAUI journey with a focus on lessons learned from real product evolution. It combines celebration with practical discussion about architecture, migration, and tooling direction.

UI Best Practices

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores UI Best Practices, covering “Want to Add a Border? Don’t Use Frame—Use Border” and “Use Horizontal/VerticalStackLayout Instead of StackLayout”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Apple Privacy Manifest

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores Apple Privacy Manifest, focusing on what is the Apple Privacy Manifest? and minimum privacy manifest for .NET applications. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #138

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #138 curates Design Rainbows with .NET MAUI, Text to Speech in .NET MAUI, Xamarin to .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

99: Architecting Plugins and Frameworks

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan unpack the realities of building and maintaining plugins/frameworks for cross-platform apps. The episode is a practical guide to sustainable library architecture in the .NET mobile ecosystem.

Nicer .NET MAUI Buttons

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman explores Nicer .NET MAUI Buttons in this ~5-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

App Center Build to Azure DevOps Pipelines Migration Guide

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through App Center Build to Azure DevOps Pipelines Migration Guide, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Text to Speech in .NET MAUI

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Text to Speech in .NET MAUI, focusing on 🔧 First of All … What Do I Need? and on Android. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Deploying .NET MAUI Blazor App to ProgramFiles

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Mitchel Sellers explains why .NET MAUI Blazor apps fail silently when deployed to secured folders like Program Files, and how a single environment variable fix resolves it. The root cause is WebView2's default temp folder location inside the application directory.

MAUI Fixing Network Connection Loss In Ios With Httpclient

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This post examines a tricky HttpClient reliability problem that can occur in .NET MAUI iOS apps during normal app lifecycle interruptions. It demonstrates how the Nalu Core library helps make network requests more resilient with minimal changes to your existing code.

Xamarin to .NET MAUI

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores Xamarin to .NET MAUI in this ~1-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

DebugRainbows: The Secret to Pixel-Perfect Designs for .NET MAUI

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

DebugRainbows: The Secret to Pixel-Perfect Designs for .NET MAUI 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.

Panning & Zooming images in .NET MAUI

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev explores image panning and zooming in .NET MAUI for apps that need more than a static image view. It is a practical topic for gallery, map, document, and media-heavy experiences.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #137

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #137 curates .NET 9 Release, .NET MAUI with Aspire, .NET MAUI with VS Code, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

98: MAUI Blazor Hybrid Apps

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode explores MAUI Blazor Hybrid as a practical path for teams mixing web and native mobile capabilities. Jon and Allan cover when hybrid boosts velocity and where native trade-offs still matter.

Building Red-Point with .NET MAUI & Unity as a Library for 3D Topology

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A technical walkthrough of integrating Unity as a library inside a .NET MAUI app for 3D topology workflows.

Fullscreen Video Playback with MediaElement in .NET MAUI is here!

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Fullscreen Video Playback with MediaElement in .NET MAUI is here 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.

.NET MAUI with VS Code

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI with VS Code in this ~25-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Building an activity tracker app with .NET MAUI and Blazor - Part 2 - Saving data and creating tests

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes continues the activity-tracker series, focusing on persistence and adding tests for a .NET MAUI Blazor app.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #136

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #136 curates .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Highlights, Media Picker in .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI with Blazor, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

97: Anatomy of the Happiest App on Earth

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan reverse-engineer the Disney app experience to surface practical mobile architecture lessons hidden in a consumer product. It's a fun episode with serious insights into UX orchestration at scale.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, March 2024

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

AWS, Serverless, .NET MAUI and Async/Await with Brandon Minnick

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The Beer Driven Devs catch up with Brandon Minnick at NDC for a wide-ranging chat covering AWS serverless .NET, the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, and async/await best practices — plus a beer, of course.

.NET MAUI with Aspire

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI with Aspire in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Community Standup: Aspire & MAUI - A match made in the cloud!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup exploring how .NET Aspire can pair with .NET MAUI, especially for cloud-connected apps and modern dev workflows.

Building an activity tracker app with .NET MAUI and Blazor - Part 1 - Getting started

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes kicks off an activity-tracker app series using .NET MAUI and Blazor, starting from project setup and core structure.

Esewa MAUI Plugin

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Esewa MAUI Plugin walks through a practical way to implement plugin-based payment flows for MAUI apps in .NET MAUI. You will learn why integrating payment providers without fragile custom glue code matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #135

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #135 curates .NET MAUI for Beginners, Uno Platform Figma Plugin, RichTextEditor for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

96: Selling Jon on Reactive Extensions

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode makes a practical case for Reactive Extensions in modern MAUI app workflows. Jon and Allan compare Rx patterns to traditional event handling with a focus on composability and control.

DebugRainbows for .NET MAUI now available!

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen announces the return of DebugRainbows for .NET MAUI—a colorful UI-debugging helper that makes layout issues easier to spot by visualizing element boundaries and grids.

Media Picker in .NET MAUI

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Media Picker in .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Highlights

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Kym Phillpotts explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Highlights, focusing on the year that was and by the numbers. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Set current shell item from anywhere in a MAUI app

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

How does .NET MAUI get me to market faster if I'm a startup?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila discusses how .NET MAUI can help startups ship cross-platform apps faster, focusing on reuse, productivity, and a single codebase strategy.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #134

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #134 curates Hello .NET 9, .NET MAUI Release, Community Toolkit Behaviors, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

95: Xamarin.Forms to MAUI

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan share migration lessons from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI with an implementation-first mindset. The episode frames migration as a chance to modernize architecture, not just change APIs.

RazorPay.NET MAUI Plugin

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

RazorPay.NET MAUI Plugin walks through a practical way to implement plugin-based payment flows for MAUI apps in .NET MAUI. You will learn why integrating payment providers without fragile custom glue code matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Responsive Layouts

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman explores Responsive Layouts, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

How to Generate PDFs in .NET Apps (2024)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

How to Generate PDFs in .NET Apps (2024) 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.

Community Toolkit Behaviors

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Community Toolkit Behaviors, covering “Initial Setup” and “EmailValidator Behavior”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

MAUI - embedded .jpg image not loading

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

94: Anatomy of an App

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode breaks down the core building blocks of a MAUI app from UI to services to navigation. Jon and Allan focus on how architecture choices support fast, maintainable feature delivery.

Add automatic route registration to your .NET MAUI app

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Add automatic route registration to your .NET MAUI app with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Be productive with .NET MAUI and your own control library

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes shows how a shared control library can boost productivity and consistency across .NET MAUI apps.

Free PDF Viewer Control for .NET MAUI - Show PDF Files with Ease!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Free PDF Viewer Control for .NET MAUI - Show PDF Files with Ease 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #133

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #133 curates TreeView for .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI Dos & Don’ts, January XAML Fest, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

MAUI - The application has not been built

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

93: These aren't your grandma's Templates

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan explore modern template strategies for speeding up .NET MAUI delivery with fewer setup errors. The episode highlights how templates can encode best practices for teams and organizations.

MAUI Day Cologne - Spring 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day Cologne had in depth sessions from the .NET MAUI team and community speakers.

.NET MAUI Khalti Payment Gateway Plugin

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Khalti Payment Gateway Plugin walks through a practical way to implement plugin-based payment flows for MAUI apps in .NET MAUI. You will learn why integrating payment providers without fragile custom glue code matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #132

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #132 curates VS Code for .NET MAUI, January XAML Fest, Space Shooter with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

92: Background Tasks can be Shiny

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode covers background execution realities on iOS, Android, and Windows for MAUI developers. Jon and Allan explain where background jobs work well and where platform limits force design compromises.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - MAUI Catch-up and Q+A!

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup catch-up session with Q&A, covering recent updates and answering community questions.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, February 2024

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI Dos & Don’ts

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Dos & Don’ts, covering “NOT BOTH” and “Set MainPage once”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

January XAML Fest

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

My experience upgrading my app, from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI (I should have listened to David)

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes shares hard-earned lessons from migrating a real app from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, including pitfalls and planning tips.

Publishing .NET MAUI Apps to the Stores Made Easy

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Publishing .NET MAUI Apps to the Stores Made Easy 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #131

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #131 curates Reusable Styles in .NET MAUI, January XAML Fest, Screen Recording in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI: Update NuGet Packages using Visual Studio Code

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The dotnet-outdated CLI tool identifies outdated NuGet packages in .NET MAUI projects within VS Code, color-coding updates by severity. Manual .csproj editing completes the lightweight package management workflow without heavy IDE extensions.

91: ListViews and CollectionViews

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Allan unpack the hard parts of rendering performant lists in mobile apps and why CollectionView decisions matter. The episode focuses on practical performance behavior, not just API usage.

.NET MAUI Signature Pad Complete Guide

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Signature Pad Complete Guide, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

SVGs and .NET MAUI

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Petar Mishev looks at working with SVG assets in .NET MAUI and the considerations that come with scalable graphics. It is a good primer for teams refining icons, illustrations, and resolution-independent UI assets.

January XAML Fest

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Add Screen Recording to Your .NET MAUI App in 2 Lines of Code

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Add Screen Recording to Your .NET MAUI App in 2 Lines of Code 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #130

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #130 curates Starting with .NET MAUI, UI Gradients, January XAML Fest, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

90: Push Notifications are Hard!

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This episode explains why push notifications remain one of the most complex cross-platform features in mobile apps. Jon and Allan walk through setup, delivery, and lifecycle differences that impact reliability.

.NET MAUI: Archive and Publish using Visual Studio Code

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Starting .NET MAUI Development in 2024 - What You Need To Know

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit 7.0.0 Aligns to .NET 8

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Remove iOS Navigation Bar Separator in .NET MAUI

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Setting up an Android foldable phone emulator for .NET MAUI

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Create animations in .NET MAUI for a disco atmosphere

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Create animations in .NET MAUI for a disco atmosphere with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

January XAML Fest

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sands of MAUI: Issue #129

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

89: Bound for greater Bindings

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

.NET MAUI: How I create a Flyout in compact mode with Shell

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes demonstrates creating a compact-mode Flyout using .NET MAUI Shell for a more desktop-friendly navigation experience.

January XAML Fest

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Material Design & Free Controls for .NET MAUI with UraniumUI

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

88: Return of Gone Mobile and the State of .NET MAUI

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Intro to Visual Studio Code | .NET MAUI Minutes

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, January 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

January XAML Fest

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores January XAML Fest, covering “A Journey into XAML” and “Why Focus on Portions of UI”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Use gradients in your UI | .NET MAUI Minutes

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila gives a quick tour of gradients in .NET MAUI and shows how to build more expressive UI with brushes instead of flat color alone. The episode covers the basics clearly enough to help you start experimenting right away.

MAUI MacCatalyst app - Access folders and sub folders on desktop

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Listen to a playlist with MediaElement

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The application is great, but it would be nicer if you could change the song. Well that’s ideal because today we

.NET MAUI Barcode & QR Code Scanning Like a PRO!

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Barcode & QR Code Scanning Like a PRO, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Reusable styles in your app | .NET MAUI Minutes

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores reusable styling patterns in .NET MAUI, including explicit styles, implicit styles, and style classes. It is a helpful refresher for keeping app UI consistent without repeating the same XAML everywhere.

Download an audio file in .NET MAUI

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Today, we will have a look at how to enable the user to download the music that is currently playing. We have been listening to the same song over and over, I

Introducing Route Generator for .NET

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Introducing Route Generator for .NET with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

No More Magic String Navigation in .NET MAUI Shell with this Plugin!

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

No More Magic String Navigation in .NET MAUI Shell with this Plugin 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #128

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #128 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Navigation UI, .NET Conf Recap, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 121: M365 Admin App: A Customer .NET MAUI Migration Story

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes The M365 Admin app is used to administer M365 tenants on the go.

Customizing borders & corners | .NET MAUI Minutes

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila shows how to customize borders and corners in .NET MAUI, from straightforward rounded edges to more tailored border effects. It is a quick guide for developers who want sharper control over the visual framing of their UI.

.NET Conf Recap

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET Conf Recap, focusing on growth of .NET MAUI and customers Using .NET MAUI. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #127

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #127 curates All About .NET 8, .NET MAUI Minutes, Custom Dialogs, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Shortcut Keys on Desktop with KeyboardAccelerators - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Shortcut Keys on Desktop with KeyboardAccelerators - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Control the volume with MediaElement

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Now we are going to implement volume control! As with any good music player, we want our user to be able to turn the volume up or down as desired.

.NET MAUI Publish Tool

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores .NET MAUI Publish Tool, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET MAUI 2023 Wrapped

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup wrapping up 2023 with a recap of highlights, progress, and community moments.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit, December 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui/wiki/Monthly-Standups

XAML tools in Visual Studio | .NET MAUI Minutes

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila highlights XAML productivity tools in Visual Studio that can speed up .NET MAUI UI work and debugging. It is a compact tour of the tooling that helps you see changes faster and inspect your visual tree with less friction.

Custom Dialogs

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores Custom Dialogs, focusing on where does the About dialog even come from?! and customize the About dialog content. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Telerik Extension

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik Extension, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Text Handling

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Text Handling, focusing on architecture and core APIs. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Add a Menu Bar to Your Desktop App - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Add a Menu Bar to Your Desktop App - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #126

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #126 curates Context Menus in .NET MAUI, Visual States in .NET MAUI, GitHub CoPilot, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Tips and tricks for building your .NET MAUI apps

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila shares practical tips and tricks for building .NET MAUI apps, focusing on patterns that improve developer productivity and app quality.

Trip to NET MAUI

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Codrina Merigo shares a tour through .NET MAUI—what to learn, what to watch for, and how to approach building apps.

Control the playback position with MediaElement

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Control the playback position with MediaElement with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Blazor Hybrid Local Data

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Antonio Beltran Prieto explores Blazor Hybrid Local Data, covering “Definition” and “Step 3. Add the HTML/JS web code”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI and Visual States

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explains how to use Visual States in .NET MAUI to adapt UI based on state without messy code-behind.

.NET MAUI Version Pinning & Nightly Build Integration

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Version Pinning & Nightly Build Integration, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Add Context Menus To Any Visual Element - .NET MAUI 101

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Add Context Menus To Any Visual Element - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #125

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #125 curates Packing Light with VS Code, Telerik VS Code Extension, Desktop Menus with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Desktop Menus with .NET MAUI

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Desktop Menus with .NET MAUI in this ~10-minute session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Keyboard Shortcuts for .NET MAUI Desktop Apps with the NEW Keyboard Accelerator Feature

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Keyboard Shortcuts for .NET MAUI Desktop Apps with the NEW Keyboard Accelerator Feature, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #124

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #124 curates Welcome to .NET 8, .NET MAUI for .NET 8, What's New in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Build .NET MAUI Apps with DevOps

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy and David Ortinau walk through DevOps pipelines for .NET MAUI — GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, signing, and unit tests included. Recorded at .NET Conf 2023, this ~30 minute session is packed with build-optimization tips you can paste into your repo.

Building 3D Apps with .NET MAUI and Evergine

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez and Jorge Cantón show how to embed Evergine 3D scenes inside .NET MAUI with the EvergineView control. Recorded at .NET Conf 2023, this ~30 minute session covers product viewers, 3D maps, and the MAUI project templates that make it practical.

.NET MAUI on Linux

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Antonio Beltran Prieto explores .NET MAUI on Linux in this ~25-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Introducing Grial Studio for .NET MAUI

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Pablo Germano and Diego Rivero introduce Grial Studio, the Visual Studio extension that brings Grial UI Kit templates, controls, and resources into your IDE. Recorded at .NET Conf 2023, this ~30 minute session shows how to scaffold a polished .NET MAUI app without starting from scratch.

Build a Children's Story Generator with .NET MAUI and Azure

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Héctor Pérez builds a kids’ story generator with .NET MAUI, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Text to Speech. Recorded at .NET Conf 2023, this ~29 minute demo pairs playful UI polish with a Semantic Kernel-backed API.

What's New in .NET MAUI

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores What's New in .NET MAUI in this ~40-minute session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI for .NET 8

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI for .NET 8, focusing on overall Quality and what’s new. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Free and Complete Calendar Control for .NET MAUI: Plugin.Maui.Calendar

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Free and Complete Calendar Control for .NET MAUI: Plugin.Maui.Calendar 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #123

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #123 curates .NET MAUI @ .NET Conf, Migration to .NET MAUI, .NET 8 Hack, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI @ .NET Conf

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores .NET MAUI @ .NET Conf, focusing on what is .NET Conf? and .NET Conf for .NET MAUI Developers. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Hyperlinks in .NET MAUI

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Hyperlinks in .NET MAUI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #122

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #122 curates .NET MAUI Performance, Scheduler for .NET MAUI, How to Blazor, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, November 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Building a .NET MAUI Android pipeline in GitHub Actions

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen details the Android-focused part of a .NET MAUI CI/CD setup in GitHub Actions, including keystore handling, versioning, signing, publishing, and uploading AABs to Google Play.

.NET 8 Performance Improvements in .NET MAUI

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers breaks down performance and quality improvements landing in .NET MAUI with .NET 8, including build/inner-loop, runtime, and memory leak work.

What’s the Buzz About Blazor WebAssembly, Server, Hybrid, United & Mobile Bindings?!

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

What’s the Buzz About Blazor WebAssembly, Server, Hybrid, United & Mobile Bindings 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.

Custom Storyboard Launch Screen for iOS with .NET MAUI

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Custom Storyboard Launch Screen for iOS with .NET MAUI 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.

Platform-specific XAML in .NET MAUI

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Platform-specific XAML in .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #121

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #121 curates .NET MAUI for .NET 8, Telerik UI, 3D Apps with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Navigation in .NET MAUI

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Navigation in .NET MAUI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Telerik UI

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI for .NET 8

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI for .NET 8, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Push Notification Tapped Handling in Foreground and Background

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Push Notification Tapped Handling in Foreground and Background walks through a practical way to implement reliable navigation from foreground and background taps in .NET MAUI. You will learn why handling notification taps consistently across app states matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Install Xcode Versions Easily, Side-by-Side with Xcodes

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Install Xcode Versions Easily, Side-by-Side with Xcodes 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #120

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #120 curates Telerik UI with Uno Platform, Record Audio in .NET MAUI, Monitoring .NET MAUI Apps with Sentry, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Monitoring .NET MAUI Apps with Sentry

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Monitoring .NET MAUI Apps with Sentry, focusing on let ‘s start! and visual structure. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Episode 120: Polaris : A Customer Migration Story

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Migrate your Xamarin.iOS Binding Library

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, October 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Telerik UI with Uno Platform

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Siegel explores Telerik UI with Uno Platform, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #119

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #119 curates .NET MAUI for .NET 8, Beautiful UI with .NET MAUI, eBooks on Blazor & .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Working with Calendar Data in .NET MAUI with Plugin.Maui.CalendarStore

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Working with Calendar Data in .NET MAUI with Plugin.Maui.CalendarStore 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.

Building a .NET MAUI iOS pipeline in GitHub Actions

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen covers the iOS-focused portion of a .NET MAUI CI/CD pipeline in GitHub Actions, including certificates, provisioning profiles, archiving, and uploading builds to TestFlight.

NuGet Central Package Management Is AWSOME! .NET Global Packages & Versions Simplified

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through NuGet Central Package Management Is AWSOME! .NET Global Packages & Versions Simplified, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

eBooks on Blazor & .NET MAUI

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores eBooks on Blazor & .NET MAUI, focusing on planning a Blazor Application eBook by Ed Charbenau and migration to .NET MAUI eBook by Rossitza Fakalieva. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Easily Record Audio with .NET MAUI and Plugin.Maui.Audio

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Easily Record Audio with .NET MAUI and Plugin.Maui.Audio 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #118

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #118 curates .NET MAUI for .NET 8, Telerik UI, Gaming with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Grid with .NET MAUI

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Grid with .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI in .NET 8 - Everything you need to know!

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI in .NET 8 - Everything 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.

Play music in .NET MAUI with MediaElement

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Play music in .NET MAUI with MediaElement with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Telerik for .NET MAUI: PDF Viewer, TabView, Calendar and Image Editor

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik for .NET MAUI: PDF Viewer, TabView, Calendar and Image Editor 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.

.NET MAUI for .NET 8

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI for .NET 8, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Discovering Multi Triggers - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Discovering Multi Triggers - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #117

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #117 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Update, Uno Platform Release, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Building Cross-Platform Apps with .NET MAUI: A Developer's Dream Come True

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman joins The Modern .NET Show to discuss his book '.NET MAUI in Action', explaining how the framework lowers the barrier of entry for pure .NET developers building mobile and desktop apps. The conversation covers XAML layouts, MVVM, Blazor Hybrid, multi-platform deployment, and why .NET MAUI represents a genuine step forward for developers who previously found Xamarin daunting.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, September 2023

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Sands of MAUI: Issue #116

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #116 curates State of .NET MAUI, Visual Studio for Mac, PDFViewer for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Master Calendars and Events Effortlessly with CalendarStore in .NET MAUI!

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Master Calendars and Events Effortlessly with CalendarStore in .NET MAUI 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.

Beautiful UI with .NET MAUI

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Beautiful UI with .NET MAUI in this ~45-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Gaming with .NET MAUI with Shaun Lawrence

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence shows how .NET MAUI can be used to build game experiences and discusses practical lessons from his sliding puzzle game series. The video highlights architecture and implementation techniques that help you ship gameplay features while staying productive across platforms.

Building a .NET MAUI CD pipeline in GitHub Actions

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen starts a CI/CD series showing how to build a GitHub Actions pipeline for .NET MAUI, using a parent workflow plus nested iOS/Android workflows to share inputs and secrets cleanly.

Visual Studio for Mac will be retired - Get started with VSCode for .NET MAUI

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes covers the Visual Studio for Mac retirement and shares a practical VS Code setup path for .NET MAUI development.

Open Source & .NET MAUI with Dan Siegel

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Dan Siegel about open source and .NET MAUI, including community, maintainership, and building in the ecosystem.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Update

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Update in this ~30-minute session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Loosely Coupled, Reusable Events with Event Triggers - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Loosely Coupled, Reusable Events with Event Triggers - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #115

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #115 curates Migration Guide to .NET MAUI, VS Code Extension for .NET MAUI, Chat UI for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

State of .NET MAUI with Maddy Montaquila

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila shares a “state of .NET MAUI” update, covering where MAUI is heading and what to watch for as you build cross-platform apps.

Migration on .NET MAUI

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Pavel Chuvak shares a hands-on migration checklist for moving Xamarin.Forms apps to .NET MAUI across iOS and Android. The guide covers project file changes, namespace updates, package strategy, and common pitfalls you should expect while modernizing.

VS Code Extension for .NET MAUI

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores VS Code Extension for .NET MAUI, focusing on 🔧 Prerequisite: Install the Latest Visual Studio Code Version and about .NET MAUI Extension. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Migrate to .NET MAUI from Xamarin.Forms Faster Than Ever - .NET Upgrade Assistant for Visual Studio

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Migrate to .NET MAUI from Xamarin.Forms Faster Than Ever - .NET Upgrade Assistant for Visual Studio, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Build Your First Plugin for .NET MAUI with this FREE Template!

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Build Your First Plugin for .NET MAUI with this FREE Template 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #114

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #114 curates CoPilot for .NET MAUI, Calendar UI for .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI for .NET 8, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Three ways to implement an accordion control

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Three ways to implement an accordion control with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

.NET MAUI for .NET 8

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores .NET MAUI for .NET 8 in this ~5-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Amazing Free DataGrid, Tab Control, Calendar and More for .NET MAUI!

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Amazing Free DataGrid, Tab Control, Calendar and More for .NET MAUI 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.

DockLayout for .NET MAUI

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores DockLayout for .NET MAUI, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #113

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #113 curates .NET MAUI for .NET 8, .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Create a .NET MAUI Menu Bar on Windows and Mac with Ease

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Create a .NET MAUI Menu Bar on Windows and Mac with Ease, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI zip and unzip files with AES security and Password

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI zip and unzip files with AES security and Password walks through a practical way to implement password-protected zip workflows in a MAUI app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why protecting exported files while keeping compression simple matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI for .NET 8

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI for .NET 8, focusing on desktop Keyboard Accelerators and what’s fixed and improved in .NET MAUI. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Efficient Data Binding with MVVM in .NET MAUI

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Beltran covers efficient data synchronization between UI and data models in .NET MAUI as part of Microsoft Reactor's .NET MAUI Summer Coding Adventure series. This ~1 hour session focuses on practical MVVM techniques for a responsive, data-driven app.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #112

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #112 curates .NET Conf, Sales Dashboard with .NET MAUI, XAML Compilation in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Visualize Your Data with Charts in .NET MAUI

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Visualize Your Data with Charts in .NET MAUI 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.

Copilot for .NET MAUI

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores Copilot for .NET MAUI in this ~10-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Building Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI for iOS, Android, Mac, & Windows | React, Vue.js, Angular & More

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Building Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI for iOS, Android, Mac, & Windows | React, Vue.js, Angular & More, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Form Validation and More with Data Triggers - .NET MAUI 101

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Form Validation and More with Data Triggers - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Testing Sign-in with Apple in your local development environment

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

How to test Sign-in with Apple in your local development environment by working around Apple's localhost restrictions with DNS and host file configurations.

.NET MAUI OpenCV Face Detection

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI OpenCV Face Detection walks through a practical way to implement a working face-detection flow with OpenCV in .NET MAUI. You will learn why bringing computer vision into a MAUI app quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI UI/UX Challenge - Planetanaka - Part 1

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Monettelli showcases animation techniques in a .NET MAUI UI/UX challenge project focused on planetary exploration screens.

Why Does Writing XAML Have to Be So Slow?

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Lacey examines XAML authoring pain points and introduces tooling ideas that improve UI development speed.

XAML Compilation in .NET MAUI

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores XAML Compilation in .NET MAUI, focusing on learning About XAMLC and exploring the XamlCompilationAttribute Class. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Enable Hot Reload for .NET MAUI C# UI and Markup | Super Productivity Boost

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Enable Hot Reload for .NET MAUI C# UI and Markup | Super Productivity Boost, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Responsive Layouts in .NET MAUI

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Flavio Gonclaves discusses strategies for building responsive .NET MAUI layouts across different screen sizes.

Change Control Appearance Using No Code with Property Triggers - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Change Control Appearance Using No Code with Property Triggers - .NET MAUI 101 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.

.NET MAUI UI Challenge #7 - Coffe Shop App

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Watch a UI challenge build that recreates a coffee shop app experience with .NET MAUI.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #111

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #111 curates Animations in .NET MAUI, Going Native with Blazor, Modernization with Blazor Hybrid, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Drawing X-mas controls in .NET MAUI

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Build festive custom controls in .NET MAUI using Shapes, brushes, and drag-and-drop interactions.

Building a sliding puzzle game in .NET MAUI - Introduction

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

An introductory post for a .NET MAUI sliding puzzle series, covering project setup and architecture for puzzle mechanics.

Animations in .NET MAUI

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Animations in .NET MAUI, covering “Using Animation Extension Methods” and “FadeTo”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Going Native with Blazor

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu shows how Blazor Hybrid in .NET MAUI blends web UI productivity with native platform capabilities.

.NET MAUI: Let's Play with CollectionView Layouts

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Almir Vuk explores CollectionView layout options in .NET MAUI and how they impact data presentation.

Replicating Uber Delivery UI in .NET MAUI

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes provides a step-by-step walkthrough for building an Uber Delivery-inspired screen in .NET MAUI.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #110

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #110 curates .NET MAUI Update, .NET MAUI on VS Code, Hands-On with VS Code Extension, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Unleash Your Creativity: Build .NET MAUI Apps on Linux with VS Code!

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Unleash Your Creativity: Build .NET MAUI Apps on Linux with VS Code 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.

[MAUIUIJULY] MAUI Form-factor customizations

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A MAUI UI July video exploring form-factor customization strategies for .NET MAUI apps.

Uninstall Visual Studio Mac

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Uninstall Visual Studio Mac walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Update

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Update, focusing on what’s fixed and improved in .NET MAUI and introducing VS Code (Preview). Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI on VS Code

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI on VS Code, focusing on what is the .NET MAUI Extension? and code editing powered by Roslyn. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Official VS Code Support for .NET MAUI on Windows, macOS, and Linux!

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Official VS Code Support for .NET MAUI on Windows, macOS, and Linux 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.

MAUI UI July 2023 - Replicating Wolt App

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Andreas Nesheim recreates key parts of the Wolt experience in .NET MAUI as part of MAUI UI July 2023.

Create a Credit Card view in .NET MAUI

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Create a custom .NET MAUI credit card view using Font Awesome icons, bindable properties, and simple styling techniques.

Enhancing .NET MAUI Desktop Apps with Context Menus

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Enhancing .NET MAUI Desktop Apps with Context Menus, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, July 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI Budget Management App Final Year Project

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Budget Management App Final Year Project walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Differences in UI Based on Device Type with OnIdiom - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Differences in UI Based on Device Type with OnIdiom - .NET MAUI 101 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.

.NET MAUI SMS OTP Generation using Twilio

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI SMS OTP Generation using Twilio walks through a practical way to implement an OTP workflow backed by Twilio SMS in .NET MAUI. You will learn why adding secure sign-in verification for real users matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Where to put your .NET MAUI Handler Mappings

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Comprehensive guide to organizing and implementing .NET MAUI handler mappings effectively, with best practices for customizing native platform controls.

Mastering .NET MAUI SwipeView for Enhanced App Experience

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Mastering .NET MAUI SwipeView for Enhanced App Experience, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Google Maps with Custom Pins

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Google Maps with Custom Pins walks through a practical way to implement custom-pin map experiences in MAUI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why making map screens easier to scan and interact with matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Differences in UI Based on Platform with OnPlatform - .NET MAUI 101

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Differences in UI Based on Platform with OnPlatform - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #109

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #109 curates Saving Files with Toolkit, UI for Better Apps, Authentication with Okta, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 119: Build and MAUI and Recaps

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Microsoft Build just happened - tune in to hear David's, James', and Matt's thoughts!

UI for Better Apps

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores UI for Better Apps in this ~20-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI + GitHub Actions + Commas in Certificate Names

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Mitchel Sellers documents a tricky GitHub Actions issue where commas in Apple certificate names break the dotnet publish command. The fix involves transferring the secret to an environment variable and using proper BASH escaping in the CodesignKey parameter.

Maps Control for Windows with .NET MAUI and Bing Maps

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maps Control for Windows with .NET MAUI and Bing Maps 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #108

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #108 curates .NET MAUI Release, WPF to Blazor Hybrid, Remove Borders, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Saving Files with Toolkit

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Saving Files with Toolkit, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Upgrading Xamarin Forms to .NET MAUI

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Mitchel Sellers shares a practical walkthrough of migrating Xamarin.Forms projects to .NET MAUI, averaging 4-8 hours per project. The post covers using the Upgrade Assistant, manual migration steps, switching to single-project structure, and common gotchas.

Remove Borders

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Victor Hugo Garcia explores Remove Borders, covering “Create a static class FormHandler” and “Conclusion”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Release

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Release, focusing on what’s fixed and improved in .NET MAUI and how to update. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

No Peeking! Obscure Sensitive Screens in Your App with .NET MAUI

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

No Peeking! Obscure Sensitive Screens in Your App with .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #107

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #107 curates Telerik Release, WPF to .NET MAUI, Documents with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Google Wallet Passes and Server Integration

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Google Wallet Passes and Server Integration walks through a practical way to implement Google Wallet pass creation with backend integration in .NET MAUI. You will learn why shipping digital pass experiences beyond static QR screens matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Are you using Dependency Injection in your .NET MAUI app yet?

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Are you using Dependency Injection in your .NET MAUI app yet? with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Target multiple environments in .NET MAUI

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Target multiple environments in .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Documents with .NET MAUI

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Documents with .NET MAUI in this ~25-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI UI July - 2023!

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Announcing .NET MAUI UI July 2023, the second year of this popular community event featuring daily contributions showcasing creative .NET MAUI UI implementations.

VS Code Just Got Even Better with C# Dev Kit! ✨

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

VS Code Just Got Even Better with C# Dev Kit! 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.

ASP.NET Core Apple Passes Web API

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

ASP.NET Core Apple Passes Web API walks through a practical way to implement an ASP.NET Core API flow for pass generation in .NET MAUI. You will learn why serving Apple Wallet passes with secure backend logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Deploying Your JS App Anywhere with .NET MAUI

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Alyssa Nicoll explores deploying JavaScript-powered experiences across platforms with MAUI.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #106

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #106 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Polished UI with .NET MAUI, Speech Recognition with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Sort, Filter & Show Data with this Free DataGrid Control for .NET MAUI

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sort, Filter & Show Data with this Free DataGrid Control for .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, June 2023

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Speech Recognition in .NET MAUI with CommunityToolkit

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Use CommunityToolkit.Maui SpeechToText to turn spoken words into text, including permission handling and practical tips for real apps.

Polished UI with .NET MAUI

Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Polished UI with .NET MAUI in this ~20-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #105

Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #105 curates State of .NET MAUI, Visual Studio Dev Tunnels, Safe Area Layouts, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Using Your Existing Xamarin UITests with .NET MAUI

Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Using Your Existing Xamarin UITests with .NET MAUI 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.

JavaScript with .NET MAUI

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores JavaScript with .NET MAUI in this ~15-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Connect Any Client, Anywhere to localhost with Visual Studio Dev Tunnels!

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Connect Any Client, Anywhere to localhost with Visual Studio Dev Tunnels 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.

Safe Area Layouts

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Safe Area Layouts, covering “What is the Safe Area Layout Guide” and “How Can I Identify the Safe Area”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Xamarin to .NET MAUI

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores Xamarin to .NET MAUI in this ~15-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Customizing .NET MAUI Shell

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Customize .NET MAUI Shell appearance by extending ShellRenderer and adjusting navigation components on Android and iOS/MacCatalyst.

.NET MAUI Apple Wallet Passes

Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Apple Wallet Passes walks through a practical way to implement a MAUI integration path for Apple Wallet passes in .NET MAUI. You will learn why adding pass-based loyalty and ticket scenarios on iOS matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #104

Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #104 curates .NET MAUI @ Build, .NET 8 Preview 4, .NET MAUI Entry UI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Using FFImageLoading with .NET MAUI

Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Using FFImageLoading with .NET MAUI 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.

Building games in .NET MAUI - Shaun Lawrence - NDC London 2023

Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This NDC London talk introduces a practical path to building games in .NET MAUI using Orbit as a cross-platform engine option. Shaun Lawrence explains the core game-building workflow so MAUI developers can move from app UI patterns into interactive gameplay architecture.

.NET MAUI Media Player

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Media Player walks through a practical way to implement a straightforward media playback setup in .NET MAUI. You will learn why playing media reliably inside MAUI app screens matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Entry UI

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Entry UI, covering “Clearing your Entry” and “Enabling Spell Checking”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit 5.1.0: Lazy View and Keyboard Extensions

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers Community Toolkit 5.1.0 — LazyView delayed initialization, soft-keyboard show/hide extensions, and FileSaver fixes. A practical toolkit drop for deferring UI work and taming the keyboard.

Introducing Sentry: Easy & Complete Crashlytics for .NET MAUI

Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Introducing Sentry: Easy & Complete Crashlytics for .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI iOS App Linking

Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI iOS App Linking walks through a practical way to implement deep linking you can test across platforms in .NET MAUI. You will learn why routing users from links directly into the right screen matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #103

Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #103 curates CarPlay with .NET MAUI, Dating Profile UI in .NET MAUI, YouTube Stats with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Dating Profile UI in .NET MAUI

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Dating Profile UI in .NET MAUI, focusing on let’s Start! 😎 and starting with the Code: Selecting the Main Layout. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Setting a cursor for .NET MAUI VisualElement

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Add custom mouse cursors to .NET MAUI controls with platform-specific implementations and an attached property for XAML-friendly usage.

YouTube Stats with .NET MAUI

Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores YouTube Stats with .NET MAUI in this ~15-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #102

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #102 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Mobile Development in VS Code, A11Y with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, May 2023

Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

A11Y with .NET MAUI

Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores A11Y with .NET MAUI, focusing on accessibility Experience Approaches and semantic Properties. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI on macOS

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI on macOS in this ~5-minute session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Workshop

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores .NET MAUI Workshop, focusing on what You’ll Do During the Workshop and the Speakers. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

YouTube Stats with .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Chilling in MAUI Workshop

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Chilling in MAUI Workshop in this ~3-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Keyboard Overlapping Your Entry in .NET MAUI? Here is how to Fix It!

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Keyboard Overlapping Your Entry in .NET MAUI? Here is how to Fix It 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.

MAUI/Xamarin iOS App Store Publishing with one Command

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Cutting 50 minute iOS Apple TestFlight deployments to 50 seconds for Xamarin & MAUI Continue reading on Medium »

Sands of MAUI: Issue #101

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #101 curates Drawing on .NET MAUI Maps, Migration to .NET MAUI, .NET Community Toolkit, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Xamarin to MAUI Migration - Part Two - Migrating

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A practical migration walkthrough using Upgrade Assistant, new MAUI project structure, and platform-by-platform cleanup.

Blazor Hybrid (+.NET MAUI) Tutorial for Beginners - Build mobile, desktop, & web apps with C#

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Blazor Hybrid (+.NET MAUI) Tutorial for Beginners - Build mobile, desktop, & web apps with C#, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

.NET MAUI @ Build

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Soucoup explores .NET MAUI @ Build in this ~50-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Episode 118: ...and we're back

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes It's been a little bit...

Drawing Elements on Maps with .NET MAUI

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno shows how to use the .NET MAUI Map control, add pins, and draw shapes like polylines/polygons/circles.

Generate QR Codes and Other Barcodes with Camera.MAUI in .NET MAUI

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Generate QR Codes and Other Barcodes with Camera.MAUI in .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #100 🎉

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #100 curates Journey to 100!, Surf Masters, Dive Instructor, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How to create a mobile app with .NET MAUI in 10 easy steps

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Aprende cómo crear una aplicación móvil utilizando .NET MAUI en solo 10 pasos sencillos. Aprende sobre las ventajas de usar .NET MAUI.

.NET MAUI Android Deep Linking

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Android Deep Linking walks through a practical way to implement deep linking you can test across platforms in .NET MAUI. You will learn why routing users from links directly into the right screen matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Boost .NET MAUI Development Productivity with .NET Meteor for VS Code

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A feature walkthrough of .NET Meteor for cross-platform MAUI development in VS Code.

How to Do AAD Authentication in MAUI Mac Catalyst

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Need Azure Active Directory sign-in on Mac Catalyst while MSAL support is limited? This video walks through a practical MAUI workaround so you can ship authentication on macOS today.

Implement QR Code & Barcode Scanning with Camera.MAUI in .NET MAUI

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Implement QR Code & Barcode Scanning with Camera.MAUI in .NET MAUI 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.

.NET maui Skeleton or Shimmer Effect

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET maui Skeleton or Shimmer Effect walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Real time live tracking using .NET MAUI

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Implement continuous geolocation tracking in .NET MAUI by extending the built-in APIs and adding Android/iOS/Windows platform implementations.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #99

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #99 curates .NET MAUI in .NET 8, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Update, Modernize .NET Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Customize the Title Bar of a MAUI app with these simple steps

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Customize the Title Bar of a MAUI app with these simple steps with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

.NET MAUI in .NET 8

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI in .NET 8, focusing on improving Quality and improving Memory Management. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Enable True Dark Mode with this Screen Brightness Plugin for .NET MAUI

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Enable True Dark Mode with this Screen Brightness Plugin for .NET MAUI 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.

Create a .NET MAUI App without Shell

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Since the official release of .NET MAUI, it is not possible to create a new project where Visual Studio does not add a default Shell. Fortunately, there is a very simple way to get rid of it!

Sands of MAUI: Issue #98

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #98 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Image Editing in .NET MAUI, Xamarin.Forms Migration, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - VS Accessibility Checker with Dante Gagne

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a .NET MAUI Community Standup with Dante Gagne, focusing on Visual Studio’s Accessibility Checker and building more accessible apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, April 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Color Property Animations

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Color Property Animations, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #97

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #97 curates Blazor UI in .NET MAUI, Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, Tooling Roadblocks, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Take Pictures in .NET MAUI with the Camera.MAUI CameraView!

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Take Pictures in .NET MAUI with the Camera.MAUI CameraView 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.

Barcode Scanning with Google Vision and ML Kit in .NET MAUI

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Barcode Scanning with Google Vision and ML Kit in .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI Beautiful Login UI (C#)

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Beautiful Login UI (C#) walks through a practical way to implement login/logout screens and behavior patterns ready for extension in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building authentication flows that feel clear to users matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Blazor UI in .NET MAUI

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Blazor UI in .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

How To Sign Your DotNet MAUI packaged App exe

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Unsigned packaged MAUI executables can trigger trust warnings, especially with elevated execution. This video shows how to code sign the packaged EXE so your Windows deployment feels trusted and professional.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #96

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #96 curates .NET 8 Preview 2, .NET MAUI BottomSheet, Layout Behaviors, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Add a BottomSheet to Your .NET MAUI App with This Amazing Plugin!

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Add a BottomSheet to Your .NET MAUI App with This Amazing Plugin 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.

.NET MAUI Beautiful Login UI for Multipurpose XAML

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Beautiful Login UI for Multipurpose XAML walks through a practical way to implement login/logout screens and behavior patterns ready for extension in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building authentication flows that feel clear to users matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Layout Behaviors

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Layout Behaviors, focusing on layout Behavior Differences in Xamarin Forms and .NET MAUI and grid Layout. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Music player display

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Music player display with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Files/Folders with .NET MAUI

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Vladislav Antonyuk explores Files/Folders with .NET MAUI, focusing on fileSaver and folderPicker. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Drag and Drop any content to a .NET MAUI application

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Enable drag-and-drop in a .NET MAUI app with Windows and MacCatalyst implementations, including filtering dropped files by type and reading contents.

Why is .NET MAUI the best tool for cross

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the advantages of .NET MAUI compared to other cross-platform mobile development tools. Learn how .NET MAUI offers faster development,

Accessibility in .NET MAUI

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Shane Neuville explores Accessibility in .NET MAUI in this ~45-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Get Started with MauiReactor - Component-based UI & MVU for .NET MAUI

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Get Started with MauiReactor - Component-based UI & MVU for .NET MAUI 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.

How to Make NET MAUI App Run As Administrator

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Some desktop scenarios need elevated privileges every time the app starts. This video shows how to configure a .NET MAUI Windows app to request administrator rights on launch.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #95

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #95 curates .NET MAUI Survivalist Guide, .NET MAUI Project Structure, MauiReactor for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Simple Login Logout with User Already logged Feature

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Simple Login Logout with User Already logged Feature walks through a practical way to implement login/logout screens and behavior patterns ready for extension in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building authentication flows that feel clear to users matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

MauiReactor for .NET MAUI

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores MauiReactor for .NET MAUI in this ~30-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Three thousand .NET MAUI Developers can't be wrong!

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Lacey celebrates a milestone for the MAUI App Accelerator Visual Studio extension and points to an update fixing a bug around app names with spaces.

.NET MAUI using Blazor Syntax with BlazorBindings.Maui - NO XAML!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI using Blazor Syntax with BlazorBindings.Maui - NO XAML 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.

.NET MAUI Expander Static and Dynamic (C#)

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Expander Static and Dynamic (C#) walks through a practical way to implement static and dynamic expander patterns for MAUI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why showing dense content without overwhelming a screen matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #94

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #94 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI UI with StackLayout, Responsive Layouts in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Static and Dynamic Expanders (XAML)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Static and Dynamic Expanders (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement static and dynamic expander patterns for MAUI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why showing dense content without overwhelming a screen matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Playlist Builder with .NET MAUI

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Playlist Builder with .NET MAUI in this ~40-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Google Maps in .NET MAUI iOS? Easy with This Plugin!

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Google Maps in .NET MAUI iOS? Easy with This Plugin 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.

.NET MAUI UI with StackLayout

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores .NET MAUI UI with StackLayout in this ~10-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Music player display

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

More and more buttons! In this chapter, we will integrate the controls for manipulating the media.

.NET MAUI App Icon

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI App Icon walks through a practical way to implement font icon usage in MAUI with clean setup in .NET MAUI. You will learn why shipping scalable, consistent icons across devices matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #93

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #93 curates .NET 8, .NET MAUI on ARM, .NET MAUI Challenge, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Change Model Property during Runtime

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Change Model Property during Runtime walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Hide Cell in CollectionView (C#)

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Hide Cell in CollectionView (C#) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Survivalist Guide

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Survivalist Guide in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Visual Studio 2022 & .NET MAUI - the Ultimate Cross-Platform Developer Experience

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila walks through Visual Studio 2022 and .NET MAUI as a cross-platform developer experience (Dotnet Frontend Day talk).

.NET MAUI Challenge

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Challenge, covering “How Our Challenges Work” and “Prefer to Learn via Video”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Grouping (C#)

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Grouping (C#) walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Hide Cell in CollectionView (XAML)

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Hide Cell in CollectionView (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Grouping (XAML)

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Grouping (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Let Your Users Pick a Folder with FolderPicker in .NET MAUI

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Let Your Users Pick a Folder with FolderPicker in .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI Visibility Converter (C#)

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Visibility Converter (C#) walks through a practical way to implement converter patterns that keep views simple in .NET MAUI. You will learn why translating raw model values into clean UI states matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Project Structure

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores .NET MAUI Project Structure in this ~15-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Visibility Converter (XAML)

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Visibility Converter (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement converter patterns that keep views simple in .NET MAUI. You will learn why translating raw model values into clean UI states matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #92

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #92 curates .NET MAUI Challenge, .NET MAUI File Saver, Xamarin to .NET, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Integrating captcha into a .NET MAUI application

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Two ways to add captcha to a .NET MAUI app—native Android SafetyNet reCAPTCHA and a cross-platform WebView-based approach.

.NET MAUI Text Available Converter (C#)

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Text Available Converter (C#) walks through a practical way to implement converter patterns that keep views simple in .NET MAUI. You will learn why translating raw model values into clean UI states matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Text Available Converter (XAML)

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Text Available Converter (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement converter patterns that keep views simple in .NET MAUI. You will learn why translating raw model values into clean UI states matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Challenge

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Button Click Command (C#)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Button Click Command (C#) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Playlist Builder with .NET MAUI

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Playlist Builder with .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI CollectionView Button Clicks (XAML)

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Button Clicks (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI CollectionView Item Selection and Navigation (C#)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Item Selection and Navigation (C#) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI CollectionView Item Selection and Navigation to Pages (XAML)

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Item Selection and Navigation to Pages (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Save Files With Just 1 Line of Code with .NET MAUI FileSaver!

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Save Files With Just 1 Line of Code with .NET MAUI FileSaver 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.

.NET MAUI CollectionView Filtering (C#)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Filtering (C#) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #91

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #91 curates .NET MAUI Challenge, Build .NET MAUI Apps in VS Code, Deploy .NET MAUI Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Challenge

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Develop .NET MAUI Apps in VS Code with .NET Meteor

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Develop .NET MAUI Apps in VS Code with .NET Meteor 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.

Music player display

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Now that the foundations of the main page are ready, we can start laying out all the controls. Let

#04 Awesome .NET MAUI - MAUI App Accelerator

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez showcases MAUI App Accelerator and how it helps bootstrap .NET MAUI apps with reusable structure and patterns.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #90

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #90 curates .NET MAUI Challenge, Translations in .NET MAUI, Maps with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

MAUI Day Cologne 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

MAUI Day Cologne had in depth sessions from the .NET MAUI team and community speakers.

Deploying your .NET MAUI apps to production - Part 3: Windows

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Part 3 of the .NET MAUI deployment series, providing a comprehensive guide for deploying Windows apps to the Microsoft Store with packaging and submission details.

Episode 117: James and David Pick on Matt

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes In addition to some good natured ribbing - James, Matt & David talk about the latest and greatest in .NET MAUI development.

Playlist Builder with .NET MAUI

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Playlist Builder with .NET MAUI in this ~50-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Dynamic configuration in .NET MAUI application

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Add feature flags and remote configuration to .NET MAUI with ConfigCat, including initialization patterns, polling options, and per-user targeting.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, February 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Maps with .NET MAUI

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores Maps with .NET MAUI in this ~5-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Challenge

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Search Feature (XAML)

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Search Feature (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Translate Your .NET MAUI App with LocalizationResourceManager.Maui

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Translate Your .NET MAUI App with LocalizationResourceManager.Maui 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.

Arrange elements on a .NET MAUI page

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Before developing a new page, it is best to think about the layout of the various elements. And you

My experience with migrating my app from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

I’ve been eager to rewrite some of my personal apps from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, but since all of them…

Sands of MAUI: Issue #89

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #89 curates Media Element for .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI Challenge, Deploying .NET MAUI Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Distribution certificates, .p12 files, and provisioning profiles with iOS

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Distribution certificates, .p12 files, and provisioning profiles with iOS with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Introducing MediaElement for .NET MAUI - Playing Video & Audio

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Introducing MediaElement for .NET MAUI - Playing Video & Audio 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.

MAUI Snack - Get ANY Resource Dictionary Value in Code Behind!

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Johan Svensson shows how to reliably resolve .NET MAUI resource values from code-behind, even when resources are nested through `OnPlatform`, `OnIdiom`, dynamic references, and merged dictionaries. The article focuses on handling tricky runtime resource resolution patterns that basic key lookups can miss.

Build iOS Apps with or WITHOUT a Mac? Visual Studio, C#, & .NET MAUI with Hot Restart

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Build iOS Apps with or WITHOUT a Mac? Visual Studio, C#, & .NET MAUI with Hot Restart, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Challenge

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Navigate to a new page in .NET MAUI

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are now starting to create the main page of the application. But new page also means, enable the user going to that page! So let

.NET maui CollectionView Basic (C#)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET maui CollectionView Basic (C#) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #88

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #88 curates Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI with App Accelerator, .NET MAUI Styling with CSS, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Deploying your .NET MAUI apps to production - Part 2: iOS

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of the .NET MAUI deployment series, covering the complete process for deploying iOS apps to the Apple App Store with signing and distribution guidance.

.NET MAUI with App Accelerator

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Lacey explores .NET MAUI with App Accelerator in this ~20-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Styling with CSS

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Styling with CSS, covering “What Is CSS” and “Consuming a Style Sheet”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI - Working with images

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes walks through practical image handling in .NET MAUI, covering common patterns and pitfalls.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #87

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #87 curates .NET MAUI Data Binding, .NET MAUI Popups, Mac Pairing for .NET MAUI Development, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Localization in .NET MAUI - Adding Multi-Language to Your Apps

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Localization in .NET MAUI - Adding Multi-Language to Your Apps 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.

.NET MAUI CollectionView (XAML)

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement practical CollectionView patterns for real app screens in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building scalable list experiences without brittle UI logic matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Deploying your .NET MAUI apps to production - Part 1: Android

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Complete guide to deploying .NET MAUI apps to production on Android, covering the Google Play Store submission process with practical tips and hard-won insights.

.NET MAUI MVVM (C#)

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI MVVM (C#) walks through a practical way to implement an MVVM setup that is clear and reusable in .NET MAUI. You will learn why keeping UI code manageable as app complexity grows matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

MVVM, for a successful application

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter, we will discover a major design pattern for mobile application development, the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM)!

Resources for Getting Started with .NET MAUI - .NET MAUI 101

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Resources for Getting Started with .NET MAUI - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Xamarin to MAUI Migration - Part One - Why and How to Prepare

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Why migration matters and how to prepare your team, tooling, dependencies, and DevOps before starting.

.NET MAUI MVVM (XAML)

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI MVVM (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement an MVVM setup that is clear and reusable in .NET MAUI. You will learn why keeping UI code manageable as app complexity grows matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Mac Pairing for .NET MAUI Development

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Mac Pairing for .NET MAUI Development, covering “Building Native iOS Apps” and “First of All … What Do I Need”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

MVVM Source Generators: Advanced Scenarios

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

MVVM Source Generators: Advanced Scenarios with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #86

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #86 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Christmas UI in .NET MAUI, Image Caching in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Save an Image from .NET MAUI Community Toolkit DrawingView

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Save an Image from .NET MAUI Community Toolkit DrawingView 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.

Creating Markdown control with .NET MAUI Graphics

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Build a lightweight Markdown renderer for .NET MAUI using GraphicsView and custom drawables, with hooks for custom block rendering.

Learn .NET MAUI: Beginner's Guide

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI), a cross-platform desktop and mobile application framework native to C# and XAML that enables

.NET MAUI Community Standup - 2022 Recap and Getting Started with MAUI!

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup recapping 2022 and sharing guidance for getting started with .NET MAUI.

Christmas UI in .NET MAUI

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Christmas UI in .NET MAUI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Gradient (C#)

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Gradient (C#) walks through a practical way to implement gradient UI styling with native MAUI controls in .NET MAUI. You will learn why creating polished visuals without custom renderers matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

My very first app with .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

My very first app with .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Setup the project .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Setup the project .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

First run of the app .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

First run of the app .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Implement Speech-To-Text on Windows with .NET MAUI

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Implement Speech-To-Text on Windows with .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI GradientBasics (XAML)

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI GradientBasics (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement gradient UI styling with native MAUI controls in .NET MAUI. You will learn why creating polished visuals without custom renderers matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Photo capturing options for your .NET MAUI app

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

If you want to implement photo capturing for your .NET MAUI app, you can use the built-in Media picker to…

Pointer Gestures in .NET MAUI

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Pointer Gestures in .NET MAUI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Image Caching in .NET MAUI - .NET MAUI 101

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Image Caching in .NET MAUI - .NET MAUI 101 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.

.NET MAUI Framework and Community Toolkit Updated for .NET 7

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers .NET MAUI and the Community Toolkit shipping alongside .NET 7 — dual support for .NET 6 and 7 across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Tizen. The post-.NET Conf update that locked MAUI into the .NET 7 wave.

Implement Speech-To-Text on iOS with .NET MAUI

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Implement Speech-To-Text on iOS with .NET MAUI 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.

MAUI Lib - LocalizationResourceManager for MAUI!

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Johan Svensson presents `LocalizationResourceManager.Maui`, a .NET MAUI localization library inspired by Xamarin Community Toolkit patterns and adapted for MAUI-first usage. He covers its DI-friendly setup, multi-resource support, and runtime culture persistence features while official toolkit direction continues to evolve.

.NET MAUI What/How and Why - NDC Oslo 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Clifford Agius shares practical guidance on what .NET MAUI is, why it matters, and how to approach adoption.

Implement Speech-To-Text on Android with .NET MAUI

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Implement Speech-To-Text on Android with .NET MAUI 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.

Introduction to MVVM Source Generators for C# .NET

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Introduction to MVVM Source Generators for C# .NET with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #85

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #85 curates Combine .NET MAUI and Blazor, Blazor Across Web and Native, .NET MAUI Release, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Blazor Across Web and Native

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Blazor Across Web and Native, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Highly Customizable Popups for .NET MAUI with Mopups

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Highly Customizable Popups for .NET MAUI with Mopups 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #84

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #84 curates Desktop Apps with .NET MAUI, Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, NoSQL with LiteDB, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 116: .NET Conf Recap

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes .NET Conf happened, it was amazing, and David, James and Matt will bring you up to date!

.NET MAUI - Working with styles

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explains how to use styles in .NET MAUI to keep UI consistent and reduce repeated markup across pages.

3 Ways Combine .NET MAUI and .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

3 Ways Combine .NET MAUI and .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid 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.

.NET MAUI Fonts and Icon Fonts (C#)

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Fonts and Icon Fonts (C#) walks through a practical way to implement font icon usage in MAUI with clean setup in .NET MAUI. You will learn why shipping scalable, consistent icons across devices matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

MAUI Snack - Add WeakEventManager to MVVM Toolkit!

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Johan Svensson explores extending CommunityToolkit.Mvvm’s `ObservableObject` with MAUI’s `WeakEventManager` to improve event handling safety. The post shows how to reduce memory-leak risk while keeping the productivity benefits of MVVM Toolkit source generators.

SQLite with .NET MAUI

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Antonio Beltran Prieto explores SQLite with .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Icon Fonts: Fonts XAML Implementation

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Icon Fonts: Fonts XAML Implementation walks through a practical way to implement font icon usage in MAUI with clean setup in .NET MAUI. You will learn why shipping scalable, consistent icons across devices matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Playing audio in a .NET MAUI app

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The MAUI plugin for playing audio just got a stable release (v1.1.0), and with it you can play sounds and…

Sands of MAUI: Issue #83

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #83 curates .NET MAUI Recap, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, Effective Alerts in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI in this ~3-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

AppIcon Badge with .NET MAUI

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Implement app icon badge counts across Android, iOS/MacCatalyst, Windows, and Tizen, with platform notes on permissions and launcher behavior.

Even More MVVM Source Generator Awesomeness for .NET Developers

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Even More MVVM Source Generator Awesomeness for .NET Developers, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Kym Phillpotts explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Polished UI for .NET MAUI with Telerik

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup on building polished MAUI UI with Telerik.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, December 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for our monthly team standup as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI Recap

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Recap, covering “But First … Let’s Explore All the .NET MAUI Topics Covered” and “What Were These Talks”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Effective Alerts with Snackbar & Toast with .NET MAUI

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Effective Alerts with Snackbar & Toast with .NET MAUI 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.

How to write a Custom Control for .NET MAUI using SkiaSharp

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

How to write a Custom Control for .NET MAUI using SkiaSharp with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #82

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #82 curates .NET MAUI for Native Apps, .NET MAUI in Visual Studio for Mac, .NET 7 Features, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Borders (C#)

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Borders (C#) walks through a practical way to implement border effects including dashed styling patterns in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting modern card and container styling in MAUI matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #81

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #81 curates Blazor Hybrid with .NET MAUI, Media Element for .NET MAUI, Images with .NET MAUI Graphics, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Solution1: Free Trip to MAUI with Michael Stonis

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Stonis gives a guided introduction to .NET MAUI and what makes the framework compelling for cross-platform apps. You’ll get a clear tour of the fundamentals, framed around practical app-building decisions.

Grial UI Kit for .NET MAUI: License Giveaway Winners! 🎉

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Grial UI Kit for .NET MAUI: License Giveaway Winners! 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.

Solution1: MauiReactor: An alternative approach to building MAUI apps with Adolfo Marinucci

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Adolfo Marinucci presents MauiReactor as a different way to build .NET MAUI apps with a component-driven approach. The session highlights why teams might choose this model and where it changes day-to-day UI development.

Images with .NET MAUI Graphics

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Images with .NET MAUI Graphics, focusing on why Will You Need .NET MAUI Graphics? and loading an Image. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Multi-Targeting in .NET MAUI - Part 2

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Multi-Targeting in .NET MAUI - Part 2 with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

.NET MAUI for Desktop: Window Size & Position, Tooltips, Context Menus

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI for Desktop: Window Size & Position, Tooltips, Context Menus 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #80

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #80 curates .NET MAUI for .NET 7, State of .NET MAUI, Going Desktop with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Platform Code with .NET MAUI

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Antonio Beltran Prieto explores Platform Code with .NET MAUI in this ~25-minute session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Xamarin to .NET MAUI

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy explores Xamarin to .NET MAUI in this ~30-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Aloha .NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis introduces the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit at .NET Conf 2022 — its history, what it does today, and how to get started. A good primer whether you've used earlier Xamarin toolkits or not.

Building Accessible Apps with .NET MAUI

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel Kang tours the accessibility APIs, improvements, and tools that make it easier to build accessible .NET MAUI apps. Recorded at .NET Conf 2022, it's a good starting point whatever stage your app is at.

Tips and Tricks on Platform-Code Implementation in .NET MAUI

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Beltran shows how to simplify platform-specific code in .NET MAUI using handlers, property mappers, and interfaces with partial classes. Recorded at .NET Conf 2022, this session pairs the concepts with a live demo.

Blazor Hybrid with .NET MAUI

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores Blazor Hybrid with .NET MAUI in this ~30-minute session, focusing on hybrid architecture and code sharing. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Creating dynamic floating action button

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Build a dynamic floating action button in .NET MAUI using the CommunityToolkit Expander to reveal secondary actions with an “expand up” layout.

.NET MAUI Performance

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers explores .NET MAUI Performance in this ~30-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Upgrading Xamarin Apps to .NET MAUI

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy walks through the changes needed to move a Xamarin app's libraries and UI over to .NET MAUI. Recorded at .NET Conf 2022, it also covers how the .NET Upgrade Assistant can do some of the heavy lifting.

Desktop Apps with .NET MAUI

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shane Neuville explores Desktop Apps with .NET MAUI in this ~25-minute session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Media Element for .NET MAUI

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores Media Element for .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI for .NET 7

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI for .NET 7, focusing on .NET MAUI 7 Themes and map Control. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Going Desktop with .NET MAUI

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Going Desktop with .NET MAUI, focusing on reaching Desktop and supporting Desktop. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Multi-Targeting in .NET MAUI - Part 1

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Multi-Targeting in .NET MAUI - Part 1 with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

State of .NET MAUI

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila and David Ortinau give a State of the Union for .NET MAUI at .NET Conf 2022, covering a big year of news and a peek at the road ahead. A solid catch-up if you've missed recent releases.

What's New in .NET MAUI and Desktop Apps

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shane Neuville dives into what .NET 7 brings for .NET MAUI desktop development on macOS and Windows. Recorded at .NET Conf 2022, this session tours the new features aimed at building spectacular desktop experiences.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #79

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #79 curates .NET MAUI community updates for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Start Your New .NET MAUI App with These Amazing Templates!

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Start Your New .NET MAUI App with These Amazing Templates 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.

Advent Calendars

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Antonio Beltran Prieto explores Advent Calendars, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Let's customize the Splash Screen of a MAUI app

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Let's customize the Splash Screen of a MAUI app with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

MAUI App Accelerator

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Lacey explores MAUI App Accelerator, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Borders: Dashed Borders (XAML)

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Borders: Dashed Borders (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement border effects including dashed styling patterns in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting modern card and container styling in MAUI matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Context Menus with .NET MAUI

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Context Menus with .NET MAUI, covering “What Are Context Menus” and “Some Benefits of Context Menus”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Customize .NET Hot Reload with Michael!

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup on customizing .NET Hot Reload, featuring Michael.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup, November 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Local Push Notifications with .NET MAUI, Easy With This Plugin!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Local Push Notifications with .NET MAUI, Easy With This Plugin 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.

Firebase Analytics for .NET MAUI

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Victor Hugo Garcia explores Firebase Analytics for .NET MAUI, covering “Setup a Firebase project” and “Initialize the Firebase services”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Learn C# with CSharpFritz - Introduction to .NET MAUI

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff Fritz opens a beginner-friendly series on .NET MAUI with a broad introduction to the framework and where it fits in modern .NET app development. It is a solid starting point for anyone who wants context before diving into specific controls or patterns.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #78

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #78 curates Media Element Preview, Platform APIs with .NET MAUI, macOS Update, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Code & Control Sharing Strategies

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Code & Control Sharing Strategies, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

What is .NET MAUI

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman explores What is .NET MAUI in this ~15-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Shadow (C#)

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Shadow (C#) walks through a practical way to implement shadow styling that improves readability and focus in .NET MAUI. You will learn why adding depth without overcomplicating layout code matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Better Performance with Compiled Bindings - .NET MAUI 101

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Better Performance with Compiled Bindings - .NET MAUI 101 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.

Platform APIs with .NET MAUI

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Platform APIs with .NET MAUI, focusing on settings per Platform and windows. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Using App Center Distribution with .NET MAUI

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

In my previous post, I showed you how to use App Center Diagnostics & Analytics in your .NET MAUI app.…

Play Videos in .NET MAUI With MediaElement: Early Preview

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Play Videos in .NET MAUI With MediaElement: Early Preview 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #77

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #77 curates .NET MAUI Update, Welcome to .NET MAUI, Upcoming Media Element, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

A simple way to implement Dark Mode in .NET MAUI

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A simple way to implement Dark Mode in .NET MAUI with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

It's the season of release candidates (take 2)

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes With .NET 7 around the corner, we're putting the finishing touches on everything in preparation - tune in to find out more!

Welcome to .NET MAUI

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alyssa Nicoll explores Welcome to .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

A trip to MAUI on .NET

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Aneesh Gopalakrishnan walks through a practical tour of .NET MAUI in this Edmonton .NET User Group session. You’ll get a guided look at key concepts and implementation patterns that help teams move from idea to cross-platform app.

.NET MAUI for Native Apps

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI for Native Apps, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Update

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Update, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Fresh Telerik UI

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Fresh Telerik UI, focusing on get the Bits and visual structure. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Shadow View (XAML)

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Shadow View (XAML) walks through a practical way to implement shadow styling that improves readability and focus in .NET MAUI. You will learn why adding depth without overcomplicating layout code matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #76

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #76 curates .NET MAUI Update, .NET 7 Update, Renderers to Handlers, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Taking (Partial) Screenshots of your .NET MAUI App

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Taking (Partial) Screenshots of your .NET MAUI App 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.

Accessing Native Platform APIs in .NET MAUI

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Accessing Native Platform APIs in .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Renderers to Handlers

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Renderers to Handlers, covering “Get To Know Handlers” and “What Are Mappers”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Update

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Update, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

[What’s New in .NET 7] Using Tooltips in .NET MAUI

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez demonstrates adding tooltips in .NET MAUI and what’s new around tooltip support in the .NET 7 era.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #75

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #75 curates .NET MAUI for .NET 7 RC1, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, App Center for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Showing Popups in .NET MAUI with .NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Showing Popups in .NET MAUI with .NET MAUI Community Toolkit 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.

Using App Center Diagnostics & Analytics with .NET MAUI

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Note: Microsoft has announced that they will be retiring App Center. I suggest you look at other alternatives for diagnostics…

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit 1.3 Released

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers Community Toolkit 1.3 — StatusBarBehavior, fade animations, GravatarImageSource, and SourceLink symbols. Early post-GA toolkit polish for MAUI apps shipping in late 2022.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Learn about GrialKit with the UXDivers team!

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup with the UXDivers team to learn about GrialKit and building polished MAUI UI.

.NET MAUI Context Menus

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores .NET MAUI Context Menus in this ~5-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Use App Center Analytics, Crashlytics and more with .NET MAUI

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Use App Center Analytics, Crashlytics and more with .NET MAUI 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.

How to Support Multiple Languages in .NET MAUI

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Localization is essential when your MAUI app needs to feel native across regions. This video shows how to add multilingual support and automatically align UI text with device language.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #74

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #74 curates Xamarin to .NET MAUI, Permissions in .NET MAUI, Figma to .NET MAUI Graphics, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Check and Request Permissions in .NET MAUI

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Check and Request Permissions in .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Xamarin to .NET MAUI

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy explores Xamarin to .NET MAUI in this ~50-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Figma to .NET MAUI Graphics

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores Figma to .NET MAUI Graphics in this ~10-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Playing Local Audio Files with .NET MAUI

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch fixes file picking for his cross-platform .NET MAUI audio control so users can select local audio on iOS, Android, and Mac Catalyst. Learn the platform-specific FilePicker file type quirks that make it work.

Use .NET MAUI FilePicker to Pick PDFs, Images, Videos and More!

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Use .NET MAUI FilePicker to Pick PDFs, Images, Videos and More 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.

Creating outlined map polygons in .NET MAUI

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

I was playing around with porting my Xamarin.Forms app over to .NET MAUI with the release of .NET 7 RC…

.NET MAUI Frames, Buttons, and Circle Frames with Text

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Frames, Buttons, and Circle Frames with Text walks through a practical way to implement circle image and frame UI patterns you can reuse in .NET MAUI. You will learn why combining framed visuals and interactions cleanly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #73

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #73 curates .NET MAUI Update for .NET 7, Exploring .NET MAUI for .NET 7, Status Bar with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 114: .NET MAUI in .NET 7 RC 1 - Wha?!?

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Can you believe it?

Exploring .NET MAUI for .NET 7

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI for .NET 7 in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Playing Audio with .NET MAUI

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch builds a cross-platform .NET MAUI Audio control using native players on Android, iOS, Mac Catalyst, and Windows. Learn the handler architecture behind playing remote, embedded, and local audio.

.NET MAUI Framework Released Together with Visual Studio 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Edin Kapić covers .NET MAUI's GA alongside Visual Studio 2022 17.3 — single-project multi-platform apps, XAML Live Preview, and Hot Reload. The launch piece for MAUI as Xamarin.Forms' successor.

Reporting in .NET MAUI

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Reporting in .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Update for .NET 7

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Update for .NET 7, covering “Get Started with .NET MAUI in .NET 7” and “Maps”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Change Status Bar Color for Android and iOS in .NET MAUI

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Change Status Bar Color for Android and iOS in .NET MAUI 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.

How to Build and Package MAUI App for Windows

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shipping to Windows means more than just pressing run in Visual Studio. This video shows the end-to-end build, package, and deploy flow for a .NET MAUI Windows app.

.NET MAUI Image Circle C# Tapped Events Clicks (C#)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Image Circle C# Tapped Events Clicks (C#) walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #72

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #72 curates .NET MAUI for Beginners, Audio in .NET MAUI, .NET 7 Release Candidate, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Playing Video with .NET MAUI on Windows

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch completes his cross-platform .NET MAUI Video control by adding Windows support via the WinAppSDK 1.2 MediaPlayerElement. Learn how the Windows player fits the handler-based architecture.

Create a Mobile App By Clicking?! You Can With Grial Kit and .NET MAUI!

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Create a Mobile App By Clicking?! You Can With Grial Kit and .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI CardViews & Circle Images with Borders, Shapes, and Shadows

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI CardViews & Circle Images with Borders, Shapes, and Shadows, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

No MSIX 🚫 Distribute Your .NET MAUI Windows App Unpackaged

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

No MSIX Distribute Your .NET MAUI Windows App Unpackaged 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.

NoSQL with LiteDB

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores NoSQL with LiteDB in this ~15-minute session, focusing on project setup and data flow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Circle Image with Frame: Frame Buttons XAML

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Circle Image with Frame: Frame Buttons XAML walks through a practical way to implement circle image and frame UI patterns you can reuse in .NET MAUI. You will learn why combining framed visuals and interactions cleanly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Push notifications in .NET MAUI with Firebase

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Firebase from Google offers a variety of mobile services. In a previous post, I demonstrated how to use Firebase for…

.NET MAUI Tutorial for Beginners - Build iOS, Android, macOS, & Windows Apps with C# & Visual Studio

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Tutorial for Beginners - Build iOS, Android, macOS, & Windows Apps with C# & Visual Studio, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #71

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #71 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Maps in .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI Menu Bar, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Creating a Spinner Popup for .NET MAUI

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

While I was porting one of my Xamarin.Forms apps over to .NET MAUI, I realized one of the packages I…

How to Build and Package MAUI App for Android

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Android distribution requires the right build mode, package output, and deployment path. This video covers the practical MAUI steps to build, package, and deploy to Android devices.

Play Sound in .NET MAUI with Plugin.Maui.Audio

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Play Sound in .NET MAUI with Plugin.Maui.Audio 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.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET 7 Sneak Peek with Shane!

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup featuring Shane Neuville for a .NET 7 sneak peek and MAUI updates.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup (September 2022)

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI Menu Bar

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Menu Bar, focusing on what Exactly Is a Menu Bar? and hierarchies of a Menu Bar. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Maps: A First Look - Pins, Polygons and more!

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Maps: A First Look - Pins, Polygons and more 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.

.NET MAUI Learning Challenge

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Soucoup explores .NET MAUI Learning Challenge, covering “What’s the challenge” and “What will you learn”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #70

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #70 curates Dependency Injection in .NET MAUI, Playing Audio in .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI To-Do List, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 113: The Season of .NET MAUI

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Whether it's summer or winter where you live, one thing is for certain - it's the season of .NET MAUI!

Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Update

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Update, covering “What’s the State of .NET MAUI” and “What Is Telerik UI for .NET MAUI”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Playing Audio in .NET MAUI

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores Playing Audio in .NET MAUI, focusing on initializing the package and including our audio files. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Controlling your Sonos speaker with .NET MAUI

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

In this post I’ll be showing you how you can control your local Sonos speakers using a .NET MAUI application.…

Generate Barcodes in 2 Lines of Code with .NET MAUI

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Generate Barcodes in 2 Lines of Code with .NET MAUI 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.

Improving MAUI & Xamarin Code Quality with Pre Git Commit Linting

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Improving MAUI & Xamarin Code Quality with Pre Git Commit Linting with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #69

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #69 curates .NET Conf Focus on MAUI Recap, .NET MAUI Learning Resources, .NET MAUI Reactor Events, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET Conf Focus on MAUI Recap

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff Fritz explores .NET Conf Focus on MAUI Recap, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Barcode Scanner in .NET MAUI with ZXing.Net.Maui

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Barcode Scanner in .NET MAUI with ZXing.Net.Maui 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.

.NET MAUI Secure Storage

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores .NET MAUI Secure Storage in this ~10-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

How to add Localization to Blazor and Automatically Match Browser Language

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Localized web UI is a fast win for usability and global reach. This video shows how to add Blazor localization and auto-match the browser language with .NET localizer.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #68

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #68 curates .NET MAUI Tooling Update, .NET Conf Focus on MAUI, .NET MAUI Apps on Android, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

A Better Pub/Sub Messenger for .NET Applications with WeakReferenceMessenger

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through A Better Pub/Sub Messenger for .NET Applications with WeakReferenceMessenger, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Apps on Android

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Apps on Android, focusing on terms To Remember and step 1: Creating the Keystore File. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

UI Design for .NET MAUI | .NET Conf: Focus on MAUI

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shares UI design guidance for .NET MAUI apps, focusing on practical design decisions that improve usability and polish.

.NET MAUI BoxView (C#)

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI BoxView (C#) walks through a practical way to implement BoxView patterns that keep UI lightweight in .NET MAUI. You will learn why using simple primitives for layout and separators matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Customizing your controls with Platform Behavior | .NET Conf: Focus on MAUI

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus explains using Platform Behavior to customize .NET MAUI controls in a safe, platform-aware way.

.NET Conf Focus on MAUI

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET explores .NET Conf Focus on MAUI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Tooling Update

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI Tooling Update, focusing on one Project, Many Platforms and visual and Live. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Using .NET MAUI Community Toolkit DrawingView

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Using .NET MAUI Community Toolkit DrawingView 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.

Crashlytics for .NET MAUI with Sentry

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As .NET MAUI has been officially released, a lot of people are still holding off on using it until their…

Sands of MAUI: Issue #67

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #67 curates .NET Conf Focus on MAUI, .NET Community Toolkit, Logging in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Never write C# #if preprocessor directives again! Use the Conditional attribute!

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Never write C# #if preprocessor directives again! Use the Conditional attribute, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup (August 2022)

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Data Binding in .NET MAUI

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Data Binding in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is Data Binding” and “Advantages of Using Data Bindings”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Behaviors Library for .NET MAUI

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch resurrects his Blend-style behaviors library for .NET MAUI, letting you invoke commands, methods, property changes, and animations from XAML. Learn how behaviors and actions eliminate boilerplate code-behind.

Client-Side Logging in .NET MAUI with MetroLog.Maui

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Client-Side Logging in .NET MAUI with MetroLog.Maui 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.

Distribute your .NET MAUI apps with Firebase

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Before you ship your mobile app to production, it’s important to put it in the hands of testers to make…

NET MAUI How to Add Title in the Top Menu

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Small desktop polish can make a MAUI app feel far more complete. This short video shows how to set the Windows top menu title in a .NET MAUI app.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #66

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #66 curates Catering to Desktop and Mobile, Multi-Windows in .NET MAUI, Auth0 with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Liam Elliott highlights useful capabilities in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit and why it matters for app development.

Display a Map with .NET MAUI

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch builds a simple cross-platform Map control for .NET MAUI backed by native map views on Android and iOS/Mac Catalyst. It's a beginner-friendly example of writing your own handler-based control.

.NET MAUI BoxView Control XAML

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI BoxView Control XAML walks through a practical way to implement BoxView patterns that keep UI lightweight in .NET MAUI. You will learn why using simple primitives for layout and separators matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Playing Video with .NET MAUI

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch builds a cross-platform Video control for .NET MAUI using AVPlayer on iOS/Mac Catalyst and VideoView on Android. Learn the handler architecture behind playing remote, embedded, and local video.

.NET MAUI Blazor Template - Build Your UI Once

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Brady Stroud shares a .NET MAUI Blazor template that streamlines shared UI architecture across web and mobile.

MetroLog.Maui: Logging Tailor-Made for MAUI

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jean-Marie Alfonsi introduces MetroLog.Maui, a performance-focused logging solution adapted for .NET MAUI.

Using Maui.Graphics to build charts

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Build radial bar charts in .NET MAUI using GraphicsView and custom drawables with Maui.Graphics.

Creating a countdown button for .NET MAUI

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Create a circular countdown button in .NET MAUI using GraphicsView, custom drawing, and timed UI updates.

Multi-Windows in .NET MAUI

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Multi-Windows in .NET MAUI, focusing on adding Needed Platforms Settings and iOS and macOS. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Implement Lottie Animations in .NET MAUI Under 10 Minutes!

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Implement Lottie Animations in .NET MAUI Under 10 Minutes 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.

.NET MAUI: Create a simple rating control

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Build a lightweight star rating control in .NET MAUI using icon fonts, custom logic for fractional values, and reusable layout code.

Setting up CI for your .NET MAUI Windows app with GitHub Actions

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

In my previous post I talked about how to set up CI for your .NET MAUI Windows app in Azure…

Shake Boxes with MAUI and Xamarin.Forms

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Damian Suess shows a lightweight MVVM pattern for adding shake-style validation feedback in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI. The post is a quick practical reference when you want more expressive login-form UX with minimal code.

ClassFly UI - XAML vs Blazor - Part 1 - XAML

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Kym Phillpotts starts a practical XAML vs Blazor comparison by implementing the same .NET MAUI UI in XAML first. You’ll see how the layout is broken down step-by-step so you can evaluate each approach with concrete examples.

Episode 112: We're Back From Vacation!

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes We may have missed a month out on vacation - but we're back better than ever with the latest installment of the .NET MAUI podcast!

What is a Scoped .NET Dependency, and Why You Should Use Them

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through What is a Scoped .NET Dependency, and Why You Should Use Them, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Building a Draw Something clone in .NET MAUI

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to create a Draw Something style app in .NET MAUI with drawing surfaces, input handling, and playful UX ideas.

Making a Time Zone Picker Control for .NET MAUI

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Johnson-Pint builds a reusable time zone picker control for .NET MAUI applications.

NET MAUI How to Add Tray Icon on Windows

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If your app should stay accessible while minimized, a system tray icon is a great pattern. This video walks through adding Windows tray icon support to a .NET MAUI app.

.NET MAUI HTTP, HTTPS, GIF, and Cached Image Control

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI HTTP, HTTPS, GIF, and Cached Image Control walks through a practical way to implement a working baseline you can adapt in your app in .NET MAUI. You will learn why implementing a practical .NET MAUI feature quickly matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #65

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #65 curates .NET MAUI Release, Image Caching in .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI Control Customization, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Unit Testing .NET MAUI Apps with xUnit

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Unit Testing .NET MAUI Apps with xUnit 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.

Building a game engine with .NET MAUI with Shaun Lawrence (2022-07)

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence shares how he approached building a game engine in .NET MAUI and where MAUI fits in game-oriented architecture decisions. The session blends platform fundamentals with practical implementation guidance so you can move from experimentation to a working game foundation.

Catering to Desktop and Mobile with .NET MAUI

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores how .NET MAUI supports both desktop and mobile form factors while adapting UX for each device class.

Customizing Controls in .NET MAUI

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus explains several ways to customize .NET MAUI controls, from extending controls to attached properties/mappers and platform behaviors.

Singleton vs Transient - What's the Difference in .NET Dependency Injection?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Singleton vs Transient - What's the Difference in .NET Dependency Injection, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Lottie Animations, Gestures, and Scrolling

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Flavio Gonclaves combines Lottie animations with gesture and scrolling interactions in .NET MAUI.

.NET MAUI Image Button C#

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Image Button C# walks through a practical way to implement button patterns for reusable MAUI UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building predictable user interactions in core screens matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Binding Lottie (or Any Other Swift Framework with UI) in MAUI

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Csaba Huszár explains how to bind Swift UI frameworks like Lottie for use in .NET MAUI iOS projects.

.NET MAUI CollectionView Grouping: Show Groups of Data

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI CollectionView Grouping: Show Groups of Data 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #64

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #64 curates DevOps with .NET MAUI, MVVMS in .NET MAUI, App Health in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Setting up CI for your .NET MAUI Windows app in Azure DevOps

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

In this post I will show you how you can set up continuous integration (CI) for your .NET MAUI Windows…

MVVMS... A Better MVVM? Model-View-ViewModel-Services Explained

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through MVVMS... A Better MVVM? Model-View-ViewModel-Services Explained, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Check your Window's app's accessibility

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup focused on Windows app accessibility considerations for MAUI apps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup (July 2022)

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Replicating Pet Adoption UI in .NET MAUI

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes demonstrates how to replicate a Pet Adoption design in .NET MAUI with a block-by-block approach.

Getting Started with .NET MAUI and SignalR: Real-Time Chat App

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Getting Started with .NET MAUI and SignalR: Real-Time Chat App 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.

Set-up Azure DevOps for MAUI

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A detailed CI/CD guide for building and publishing .NET MAUI apps with Azure DevOps pipelines.

How to Get Started with NET MAUI on MAC

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Starting MAUI on macOS can feel different if you are used to Windows-first tooling. This video shows a practical setup path with JetBrains Rider so you can start building right away.

MAUI UI July - Replicating F1TV App

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Andreas Nesheim recreates the F1TV app interface in .NET MAUI and shares implementation details.

.NET MAUI UI July: Outlook Clone

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Step-by-step tutorial for recreating the Microsoft Outlook mobile app UI using .NET MAUI layouts and controls, demonstrating practical UI building techniques.

Control Reference Bindings (view-to-view) - .NET MAUI 101

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Control Reference Bindings (view-to-view) - .NET MAUI 101 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.

What is the MVVM pattern, What benefits does MVVM have?

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through What is the MVVM pattern, What benefits does MVVM have, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI for Beginners

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI for Beginners, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Data Binding

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI Data Binding in this ~20-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

DevOps with .NET MAUI

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy explores DevOps with .NET MAUI, focusing on pipeline Source Files and pipeline Overview. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Build Your .NET MAUI Windows App with GitHub Actions

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Build Your .NET MAUI Windows App with GitHub Actions 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.

.NET MAUI Image Button XAML

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Image Button XAML walks through a practical way to implement button patterns for reusable MAUI UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building predictable user interactions in core screens matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #63

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #63 curates .NET Conf Focus on MAUI, Layouts in .NET MAUI, Using Shell in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Layouts in .NET MAUI

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores Layouts in .NET MAUI, covering “What Is a Layout” and “Existing Layout Types in .NET MAUI”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Using Dynamic Resources - .NET MAUI 101

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Using Dynamic Resources - .NET MAUI 101 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.

4 Steps To Improve HTTP Request Performance in Dotnet MAUI / Xamarin

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

This articles shows how to improve HTTP Request Performance in Dotnet MAUI / Xamarin Make your mobile app consume less resources.

Build Your .NET MAUI Android App with GitHub Actions

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Build Your .NET MAUI Android App with GitHub Actions 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.

.NET MAUI Button Control C#

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Button Control C# walks through a practical way to implement button patterns for reusable MAUI UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building predictable user interactions in core screens matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #62

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #62 curates Native Apps With .NET, .NET MAUI Resources, Platform API With .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Discord UI in .NET MAUI

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Tylah Kapa recreates a Discord-inspired chat interface in .NET MAUI and explains key layout pieces.

[MauiFest] Updating to Prism for .NET MAUI

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Siegel walks through what it takes to update apps to Prism for .NET MAUI, covering key changes and practical migration considerations.

.NET MAUI Resources

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Soucoup explores .NET MAUI Resources, focusing on let’s Learn .NET MAUI and summary. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Platform API With .NET MAUI

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Platform API With .NET MAUI, focusing on era 1: The Wild West and era 2: The United States. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

[MauiFest] The various ways to customize your .NET MAUI controls

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Jesus presents a MauiFest session on the different approaches to customizing .NET MAUI controls.

Light & Dark Mode with AppThemeBinding - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Light & Dark Mode with AppThemeBinding - .NET MAUI 101 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.

.NET MAUI Buttons: Button Images XAML

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Buttons: Button Images XAML walks through a practical way to implement button patterns for reusable MAUI UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why building predictable user interactions in core screens matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #61

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #61 curates .NET MAUI Updates & Roadmap, Blazor Hybrid with .NET MAUI, Performance Tuning in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Label Control C#

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Label Control C# walks through a practical way to implement label usage patterns that scale with your UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why presenting text clearly across screen sizes and themes matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Performance Tuning in .NET MAUI

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Peppers explores Performance Tuning in .NET MAUI, focusing on startup Performance Improvements and profiling on Mobile. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

How to Get Started with NET MAUI and Blazor

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Blazor Hybrid is one of the fastest ways to reuse web UI skills in native apps. This video helps you get started with .NET MAUI plus Blazor using a hands-on sample project.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #60

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #60 curates .NET MAUI Launch Party, .NET MAUI UI with C\#, Celebrating Telerik UI for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Working with .NET MAUI Styles - .NET MAUI 101

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Working with .NET MAUI Styles - .NET MAUI 101 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.

.NET MAUI Roadmap

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Roadmap. It is good to remember that this guide can be considered as a compliment, it can not be taken as the final guide.

.NET MAUI Launch Party

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI Launch Party in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Prism for .NET MAUI - Public Beta

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Siegel announces the public beta for Prism on .NET MAUI and walks through the new app startup pipeline, service registration options, and navigation improvements.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET MAUI LAUNCH PARTY!!!!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts the .NET MAUI Community Standup launch party celebrating MAUI’s release and community momentum.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup (June 2022)

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we review recent updates and upcoming changes to the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI UI with C#

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI UI with C# in this ~25-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Celebrating Telerik UI for .NET MAUI

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alyssa Nicoll explores Celebrating Telerik UI for .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Label Control

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Label Control walks through a practical way to implement label usage patterns that scale with your UI in .NET MAUI. You will learn why presenting text clearly across screen sizes and themes matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #59

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #59 curates .NET MAUI Ready, .NET MAUI Courseware, Telerik UI for .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Updates & Roadmap

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI Updates & Roadmap in this ~15-minute session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Using Shell in .NET MAUI

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores Using Shell in .NET MAUI in this ~10-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Full Installation on Windows Home & Pro

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Full Installation on Windows Home & Pro walks through a practical way to implement a repeatable setup path for your development machine in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting the MAUI tooling stack installed without missed steps matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Episode 111: Aloha .NET MAUI

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes It's out - it's GA - move all your apps now.

.NET MAUI Ready

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Ready, focusing on native UI, No Compromise and accessibility First. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Learn .NET MAUI - Full Course for Beginners | Build cross-platform apps in C#

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Learn .NET MAUI - Full Course for Beginners | Build cross-platform apps in C#, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #58

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #58 curates .NET MAUI Crash Course, .NET MAUI Courseware, .NET MAUI Modes, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Telerik UI for .NET MAUI

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI for .NET MAUI, covering “What Is .NET MAUI” and “What’s Included in Telerik UI for .NET MAUI 1.0.0”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Final Tips, Pointers and How To Learn More - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-step

Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Final Tips, Pointers and How To Learn More - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-step 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.

Styling, Theming and Dark Mode - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Styling, Theming and Dark Mode - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

Pull-To-Refresh, EmptyView and Layouts with CollectionView - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Pull-To-Refresh, EmptyView and Layouts with CollectionView - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

Introducing .NET MAUI UI July

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Announcing the first .NET MAUI UI July event, a month-long community-driven initiative featuring daily blog posts and videos showcasing .NET MAUI UI techniques.

Platform Features and Device Sensors - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Platform Features and Device Sensors - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

Navigation with .NET MAUI Shell - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Navigation with .NET MAUI Shell - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

MVVM, Databinding and Dependency Injection - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-By-Step

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

MVVM, Databinding and Dependency Injection - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-By-Step 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.

DevTalk 81: Building Mobile Games with .NET MAUI (Shaun Lawrence)

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence joins DevTalk to discuss building mobile games with modern .NET tooling.

Display Rich Data with CollectionView - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Display Rich Data with CollectionView - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #57

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #57 curates .NET MAUI Release Candidate Update, .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Dependency Injection, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Getting Offline Country Data in Dotnet MAUI or Xamarin.Forms

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If you have a scenario involving chosing a country, in this article we will be getting Offline Country Data in Dotnet MAUI.

Project Structure/Single Project - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Project Structure/Single Project - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

.NET MAUI's Navigation for Beginners - Push, Pop, & Pass Objects

Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI's Navigation for Beginners - Push, Pop, & Pass Objects, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Setup Your .NET MAUI Dev Environment - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-By-Step

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Setup Your .NET MAUI Dev Environment - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-By-Step 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.

.NET MAUI Release Candidate Update

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Release Candidate Update, covering “Focus on Navigation” and “Get Started Today”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Build Your First Cross-Platform Mobile App - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Build Your First Cross-Platform Mobile App - .NET MAUI Tutorial Step-by-Step 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #56

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #56 curates .NET MAUI Journey, C# All The Way, .NET MAUI Single Project, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Single Project

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Single Project in this ~25-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Single Project Architecture in .NET MAUI with Leomaris Reyes

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes joins the Snorkeling in MAUI show to explain single project architecture in .NET MAUI, covering shared assets and platform-specific flexibility. A great introduction to how MAUI's project structure gives developers the best of both worlds.

Animations in .NET MAUI

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun Lawrence explores Animations in .NET MAUI in this ~30-minute session, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Dependency Injection with .NET MAUI Explained! Full Beginner's Guide

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Dependency Injection with .NET MAUI Explained! Full Beginner's Guide, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup (May 2022)

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we review recent updates and upcoming changes to the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

.NET MAUI Journey

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Journey in this ~45-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Modes

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Modes, covering “First of All… 🔧 Platform Compatibility” and “Setting Our App Controls for Both Light and Dark Mode”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

No XAML? No Problem! Create Your .NET. MAUI UI in Code with C# Markup!

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

No XAML? No Problem! Create Your .NET. MAUI UI in Code with C# Markup 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.

Let There Be Light

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Andreas Nesheim explores Let There Be Light, focusing on configuring your Philips Hue Bridge and file -> New project. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #55

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #55 curates .NET MAUI Release Candidate Update, What is .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Overview, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Explained: What is it, How does it work, and What about Blazor?

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Explained: What is it, How does it work, and What about Blazor, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Release Candidate Update

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Release Candidate Update, covering “Get Started Today” and “Adding Tizen Platform”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Snorkeling in MAUI

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Snorkeling in MAUI, focusing on a deeper look into .NET MAUI and a long stream on .NET MAUI goodness. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #54

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #54 curates .NET MAUI Release Candidate Overview, Celebrating .NET MAUI RC, Porting Libraries to .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit: Converters, Controls and More!

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit: Converters, Controls and More 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.

.NET MAUI Release Candidates! Multi-platform iOS, Android, macOS, & Windows in C#

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Release Candidates! Multi-platform iOS, Android, macOS, & Windows in C#, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

DevTalk 80: Best Practices for XAML (Leomaris Reyes)

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes shares practical XAML practices for Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI teams.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #53

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #53 curates .NET MAUI Release Candidate, RunTime and Tooling Updates, Migrating to .NET MAUI RC, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Porting to .NET MAUI your Xamarin.Forms library

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Porting to .NET MAUI your Xamarin.Forms library with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Episode 110: RELEASE CANDIDATE!

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes .NET MAUI RC is here.

.NET MAUI Release Candidate (RC) 1: GA Just One Month Away! 🙀

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Release Candidate (RC) 1: GA Just One Month Away! 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.

.NET MAUI Release Candidate

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Release Candidate, covering “Get Started Today” and “What’s in the .NET MAUI release candidate”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Encrypt Database with SQLite-net and .NET MAUI (or Xamarin.Forms!)

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Encrypt Database with SQLite-net and .NET MAUI (or Xamarin.Forms!) 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #52

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #52 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, Location Tracking in Android, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Validation Rules for .NET MAUI

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Improve the quality of your application data using validation rules for .NET MAUI now it's available for your projects.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup (April 2022)

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we review recent updates and upcoming changes to the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Sands of MAUI: Issue #51

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #51 curates .NET Community Toolkit, .NET MAUI Podcast, .NET MAUI Workshop, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Getting started: Xamarin.Native vs Xamarin.Forms/MAUI for iOS & Android

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Getting started: Xamarin.Native vs Xamarin.Forms/MAUI for iOS & Android with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

How to Package and Deploy NET MAUI App for Windows

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Deployment is where many first MAUI desktop projects stall out. This video focuses on packaging and shipping a .NET MAUI app for Windows from build to install.

Interactive Quick Tour in Xamarin Forms/MAUI

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A quick tour flow allows you to understand what’s an application about and how it works before using it. The most common way is by creating an Onboarding screen (Which is an independent screen that shows some instructive

.NET MAUI Blazor Switch Language In-App: Here's How!

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Blazor Switch Language In-App: Here's How 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #50

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #50 curates Behold—Issue #50, Behind the Curtains, and Win a Prize for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

MAUI Deep Dive Part 3

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Styling, Shell navigation, and device capability access in a practical .NET MAUI app walkthrough.

Multi-Language Apps with .NET MAUI Blazor Localization

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Multi-Language Apps with .NET MAUI Blazor Localization 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #49

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #49 curates .NET MAUI Preview 14, .NET MAUI Preview 14 Overview, Inside .NET MAUI Preview 14, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 109: .NET MAUI (preview 14) is Released!

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Another month, another step closer to the .NET MAUI GA!

Hello, .NET MAUI Preview 14 with Essential Interfaces and Desktop MenuBars!

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Hello, .NET MAUI Preview 14 with Essential Interfaces and Desktop MenuBars, 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 14: Essentials Interfaces and MenuBarItems Party!

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 14: Essentials Interfaces and MenuBarItems Party 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 14

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 14, focusing on beyond UI: Accessing Platform APIs and file Picker. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Easily Show Platform-Specific Dialogs with .NET MAUI Blazor

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Easily Show Platform-Specific Dialogs with .NET MAUI Blazor 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.

How to Build a .NET MAUI iOS App form Window

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

You can build iOS from Windows, but only when the Mac pairing setup is correct. This video shows how to connect to a Mac and build/debug a .NET MAUI iOS app remotely.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #48

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #48 curates .NET MAUI Preview 13 Overview, MVVM Source Generators, StateLayout with Collections, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Playing With New .NET MAUI Views: Border, Shadow & GraphicsView

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Shadow, Border & GraphicsView Want to see what these .NET MAUI Views have as functionalites ? Check out this post.

Episode 108: Buddy App

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Another customer success story - this time a Xamarin app that helps those in the construction industry with mental health.

.NET MAUI Preview 13, Just In Time Before Preview 14 😅

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 13, Just In Time Before Preview 14 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.

How To Use an Existing SQLite Database with Xamarin and .NET MAUI

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

How To Use an Existing SQLite Database with Xamarin and .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #47

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #47 curates Introduction to .NET MAUI, Single Project Experience in .NET MAUI, DevOps with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Android, iOS and Windows: One Codebase with .NET MAUI Single-Project

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Android, iOS and Windows: One Codebase with .NET MAUI Single-Project 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.

How To Add Windows Tray Icon To .NET MAUI (New Version in the Description)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Tray icon support can make desktop MAUI apps much more usable for background tasks. This video walks through an early implementation approach and points to a newer version for updated steps.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #46

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #46 curates .NET MAUI Overview, .NET MAUI Preview 13 Details, Migration/Modernization with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

DevOps with .NET MAUI

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Andreas Nesheim explores DevOps with .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

StateLayout with Collections in Xamarin Forms/MAUI

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A time ago Steven Thewissen created a great plugin called StateSquid which allowed displaying a specific view when a page is in a specific state. It has evolved and now it’s part of the Xamarin Community Toolkit. In this

Introduction to .NET MAUI

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores Introduction to .NET MAUI, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 13 - All Things MauiProgram, Essentials, & Extensions

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 13 - All Things MauiProgram, Essentials, & Extensions, 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.

Create a .NET MAUI Windows MSIX to Sideload Or Publish to the Microsoft Store

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Create a .NET MAUI Windows MSIX to Sideload Or Publish to the Microsoft Store 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #45

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #45 curates .NET MAUI Preview 13, .NET 7, XAML Data Binding, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 107: .NET MAUI Preview ... Number 13!

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Can you believe we're on .NET MAUI Preview 13?

.NET MAUI Development on Mac

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes explores .NET MAUI Development on Mac in this ~5-minute session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Overview

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores .NET MAUI Overview in this ~50-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Migration/Modernization with .NET MAUI

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Migration/Modernization with .NET MAUI in this ~50-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Preview 13

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 13, focusing on bootstrapping in .NET MAUI: Focus on MauiProgram and platform App Classes. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Release Your .NET MAUI iOS App to the Apple App Store

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Release Your .NET MAUI iOS App to the Apple App Store 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #44

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #44 curates .NET MAUI Preview 12 Overview, Publish .NET MAUI Apps, React in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

XAML Data Binding and MVVM Basics (.NET MAUI, WPF, UWP, Xamarin.Forms)

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through XAML Data Binding and MVVM Basics (.NET MAUI, WPF, UWP, Xamarin.Forms), focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

MAUI Deep Dive Part 2

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Building app navigation, views, models, and data flow in an end-to-end .NET MAUI sample.

Create a Signed and Publishable .NET MAUI Android App in VS2022

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Create a Signed and Publishable .NET MAUI Android App in VS2022 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #43

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #43 curates .NET MAUI Podcast, Community Toolkit Standup, .NET MAUI Is Coming, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

No Worries in .NET MAUI

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Andreas Nesheim explores No Worries in .NET MAUI, covering “Resizing images” and “Individual code for splash images”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Episode 106: Customer Success Stories: ONNX

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We're back at it again with a customer success story.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit - Monthly Standup (February 2022)

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for our monthly standup for the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit!

Sands of MAUI: Issue #42

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #42 curates .NET MAUI Preview 12 Overview, All Things .NET MAUI, Organizing .NET MAUI Startup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Updates in .NET MAUI

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re wondering what were the last changes/updates made in .NET MAUI, you’ve landed in the right place.

All Things .NET MAUI

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick discusses .NET MAUI, its place in cross-platform development, and the considerations developers should weigh as the platform evolves. Listen to the full conversation for the experience, tradeoffs, and stories behind the topic.

.NET MAUI Preview 12 - Constructor & Dependency Injection Everywhere!

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 12 - Constructor & Dependency Injection Everywhere, 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 12: Shell Dependency Injection is Here!

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 12: Shell Dependency Injection is Here 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #41

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #41 curates .NET MAUI Preview 12, Handler Architecture in .NET MAUI, .NET MAUI Handlers Demystified, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

The .NET Docs Show - .NET MAUI (MVVM): How to declutter your ViewModels

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jesus Angulo joins The .NET Docs Show to share practical advice for keeping MVVM ViewModels in .NET MAUI easier to manage. The episode is especially useful for developers trying to cut complexity before their app logic turns brittle.

Organize your .NET MAUI MauiProgram / Startup file

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Organize your .NET MAUI MauiProgram / Startup file with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Episode 105: Not One But Two .NET MAUI Previews!

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Can you believe there were 2 .NET MAUI previews since our last episode?

Animating Controls in .NET MAUI & Xamarin.Forms

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Animating Controls in .NET MAUI & Xamarin.Forms, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Single Project

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Leomaris Reyes explores .NET MAUI Single Project, covering “Let’s Talk About Resource Management in the Single Project” and “How Do I Achieve This and What Type of Resources Are Included”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 12

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 12, focusing on navigation in .NET MAUI: Focus on Shell and shell and Dependency Injection. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Deep Introduction to .NET MAUI Handlers Architecture

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

One of the greatest improvements MAUI brings is to replace renderers by handlers. Here is an introduction to .NET MAUI handlers

Sands of MAUI: Issue #40

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #40 curates All Things .NET MAUI, MVU With Comet, Comet State Management, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How Do Push Notifications Work?

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

How Do Push Notifications Work 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.

Episode 104: ScreenMedia

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Another customer success story!

Shell for .NET MAUI & Xamarin.Forms - What, why, and how?!?!

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Shell for .NET MAUI & Xamarin.Forms - What, why, and how, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI MVU With Comet: Getting Started in VS Code

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI MVU With Comet: Getting Started in VS Code 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #39

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #39 curates .NET MAUI Preview 11 Release, .NET MAUI Preview 11 Overview, .NET MAUI Standup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Implicit Usings in .NET MAUI

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch explains how .NET MAUI Preview 11 uses implicit usings to drop the boilerplate using statements at the top of every file. Learn which namespaces come for free across MAUI, Android, iOS, and macOS projects.

VS2022 17.1 Preview 2 and .NET MAUI Preview 11 Updates: For Real Now!

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

VS2022 17.1 Preview 2 and .NET MAUI Preview 11 Updates: For Real Now 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.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit - Monthly Standup (January 2022)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit is a community-created library that contains .NET MAUI Extensions, Advanced UI/UX Controls, Effects, and Behaviors to help make your life as a .NET MAUI developer easier. Join us for our live Monthly Standup!

Developing with Comet

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores Developing with Comet, covering “Comet App Development (3 Part Series)” and “Reloadify”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Git for Beginners: All Basic Commands To Get Started!

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Git for Beginners: All Basic Commands To Get Started 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.

The new handlers infrastructure in .NET MAUI

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen explains why .NET MAUI replaces Xamarin.Forms renderers with handlers, covering performance/extensibility motivations, property mappers, and what changes for custom control customization.

20,000 Sub Thank You!!! | New Merch & New Membership

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through 20,000 Sub Thank You!!! | New Merch & New Membership, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

MAUI Deep Dive Part 1

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

A beginner-friendly deep dive into tooling, project structure, and first-run workflows for .NET MAUI.

Create a Splash Screen For Your .NET MAUI App the Easy Way!

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Create a Splash Screen For Your .NET MAUI App the Easy Way 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.

DevTalk 76: .NET MAUI Blazor (Daniel Hindrikes)

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Hindrikes discusses MAUI Blazor and hybrid development opportunities on DevTalk.

All Things .NET MAUI

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Damien Doumer explores All Things .NET MAUI, focusing on what Will We Cover ? and what is MAUI ? Introduction to .NET MAUI. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 11, Where Are You?!

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 11, Where Are You 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 11 - Multi-window support, new templates, & Fluent UI

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 11 - Multi-window support, new templates, & Fluent UI, 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.

Platform-Specific Code in .NET MAUI Using Dependency Injection

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Platform-Specific Code in .NET MAUI Using Dependency Injection 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #38

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #38 curates .NET MAUI Preview 11, Migration and Modernization with .NET MAUI, Platform-Specific Code in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 103: 2021 - It Was a Good One

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Join Matt & James as they review the new .NET MAUI features, how to author Visual Studio extensions and the latest Azure news.

.NET MAUI Preview 11 Release

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 11 Release, focusing on get the Bits and release scope. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Controlling Image Caching in Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Controlling Image Caching in Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

How To Write Platform-Specific Code in .NET MAUI

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

How To Write Platform-Specific Code in .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #37

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #37 curates .NET Podcast App, Hot Restart, .NET FrontEnd Day, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Migration and Modernization with .NET MAUI

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Migration and Modernization with .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Introduction to .NET MAUI

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Damian Antonowicz introduces .NET MAUI fundamentals and explains the framework's role as Xamarin.Forms successor.

.NET Podcast App

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET Podcast App in this ~15-minute session, focusing on architecture and core APIs. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #36

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #36 curates .NET Podcast App, .NET MAUI Community Standup, Customizing .NET MAUI Controls, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 102: M365 Admin App

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

It's another customer success story!

.NET MAUI Community Standup - .NET Conf Recap and .NET MAUI Updates

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup recapping .NET Conf and sharing MAUI updates and next steps.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit, Monthly Standup (December)

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Join the maintainers of the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit as we review the updates from last month! The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit is a collection of common elements for development with .NET MAUI that developers tend to replicate across multiple apps.

.NET MAUI: Customize Controls with Handlers and Mappers

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI: Customize Controls with Handlers and Mappers 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #35

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #35 curates Blazor with .NET MAUI, Cross-Platform Apps with .NET MAUI, .NET 6 Unleashed, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Building a middleware pipeline with MauiApp

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In this post, we look at a bit of the code behind MauiApp and focus on how the middleware and endpoints are configured.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #34

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #34 curates Future of .NET, .NET MAUI Preview 10 Recap, .NET Updates, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

What is Blazor AOT

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Ahead-of-time compilation can change startup and runtime behavior for Blazor apps. This video explains what Blazor AOT is and where it can help in real-world performance tuning.

Episode 101: .NET 6 Is On The Loose

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes James, David, and Matt go over .NET 6 and .NET Conf and all the goodness!

Upload Files to Firebase Storage from a Xamarin.Forms App

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Upload Files to Firebase Storage from a Xamarin.Forms App 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.

Drawn Controls in .NET MAUI

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores Drawn Controls in .NET MAUI in this ~30-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

What is .NET MAUI

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

A clear overview of MAUI's goals, architecture changes, and evolution from Xamarin.Forms.

Exploring the code behind MauiAppBuilder

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI introduced the MauiAppBuilder which is a completely new way to “boot” our cross-platform applications. Instead of using App.xaml.cs

How To Create a NET MAUI App From Blazor Site

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Reusing existing Blazor components is a fast path into native app delivery. This video shows how to turn a Blazor site into a .NET MAUI app with practical component reuse.

.NET MAUI Preview 10 Update: Time For You To Get Started!

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 10 Update: Time For You To Get Started 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #33

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #33 curates .NET 6, .NET MAUI Preview 10, .NET Conf 2021 Keynote, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Invoke Platform Code in .NET MAUI

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Britch shows the modern way to call native platform code from cross-platform .NET MAUI, replacing Xamarin.Forms' DependencyService with partial classes and multi-targeting. Learn how the compiler stitches platform implementations together at build time.

.NET MAUI and FreshMvvm MVVM Framework: Getting Started

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI and FreshMvvm MVVM Framework: Getting Started 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.

Create Your First .NET MAUI App with Microsoft MVP Codrina Merigo

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Codrina Merigo walks through creating your first .NET MAUI app—tooling setup, project creation, and initial UI.

.NET MAUI Preview 10 - Build native and hybrid apps with C# and Visual Studio 2022

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 10 - Build native and hybrid apps with C# and Visual Studio 2022, 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.

Build cross-platform native apps with .NET MAUI and Blazor

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Eilon Lipton walks through how Blazor components can power native apps with .NET MAUI across desktop and mobile. This session helps you understand where hybrid UI architecture can speed up delivery while keeping platform reach broad.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Unpacked

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Unpacked in this ~5-minute session, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Introduction to .NET MAUI

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores Introduction to .NET MAUI in this ~30-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Preview 10

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 10, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #32

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #32 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, Why Evolve to .NET MAUI, Exploring the .NET MAUI AppBuilder, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Why should I build cross-platform native apps with .NET MAUI? | One Dev Question

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau answers a focused question on why .NET MAUI is a strong choice for cross-platform native app development. In just a short format, the video highlights the practical advantages you should weigh before picking your stack.

Reusable Controls and Data Template Selectors in Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Reusable Controls and Data Template Selectors in Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Why Evolve to .NET MAUI

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Why Evolve to .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit, Monthly Standup

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

https://github.com/CommunityToolkit/Maui The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit is a collection of common elements for development with .NET MAUI that developers tend to replicate across multiple apps. It simplifies and demonstrates common developer tasks when building apps with .NET MAUI.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #31

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #31 curates Windows Subsystem for Android, Dependency Injection in .NET MAUI, .NET 6 and C# 10, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

A quick introduction to .NET MAUI

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Thewissen provides a concise overview of what .NET MAUI is, how it evolves from Xamarin.Forms, and the architectural layers that enable cross-platform UI on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.

Using TypeConverter with Xamarin.Forms for Better Custom Controls

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Using TypeConverter with Xamarin.Forms for Better Custom Controls 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #30

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #30 curates .NET MAUI Preview 9 Overview, .NET Conf, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Looking inside MauiAppBuilder in .NET 6

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Looking inside MauiAppBuilder in .NET 6 with practical guidance, key concepts, and implementation tips for .NET MAUI developers.

Series: Exploring MAUI APP Builder in .NET 6

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This is a series focused on the new FEATURES of the MAUI APP Builder that come in .NET 6 for .NET MAUI. A lot of content has already been

Discover .NET MAUI - Codrina Merigo

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Codrina Merigo introduces .NET MAUI and why it matters for building cross-platform apps with .NET.

.NET MAUI Preview 9 - Borders, Corners, and Shadows Oh my!

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 9 - Borders, Corners, and Shadows Oh my, 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.

This Is How Simple Dependency Injection is in .NET MAUI

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This Is How Simple Dependency Injection is in .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 9: Borders, Corners and Shadows on Everything!

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 9: Borders, Corners and Shadows on Everything 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #29

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #29 curates .NET MAUI Preview 9, .NET 6 Release Candidate 2, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Contributions, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit, focusing on installing the .NET MAUI Community Toolkits and converters. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Contributions

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Contributions, covering “New Feature Workflow” and “Open A Discussion”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Episode 100: Preview-Mania

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes All the previews and release candidates you could ever want.

All Things Tabs! Top Tabs, Bottom Tabs, Tab Sandwich - Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through All Things Tabs! Top Tabs, Bottom Tabs, Tab Sandwich - Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Overview

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Melissa Houghton explores .NET MAUI Overview in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Preview 9

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 9, covering “Updated Controls” and “Borders, Corners, and Shadows – Oh my”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #28

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #28 curates .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Standup, Automation with .NET Community Team, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Dmitry Lyalin warms us up to .NET Hot Reload. Plus: Sweeky!

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup on .NET Hot Reload with Dmitry Lyalin, plus updates with Sweeky.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit - Monthly Standup (October 2021)

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit is a community-created library that contains .NET MAUI Extensions, Advanced UI/UX Controls, Effects, and Behaviors.

An Introduction to Modern Desktop App Development with .NET and MAUI - XamExpertDay

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

An Introduction to Modern Desktop App Development with .NET and MAUI - XamExpertDay 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.

Drawn Controls in .NET MAUI - XamExpertDay 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Drawn Controls in .NET MAUI - XamExpertDay 2021 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.

From WPF to MAUI: a Porting of a Web-Server Based GUI - XamExpertDay 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

From WPF to MAUI: a Porting of a Web-Server Based GUI - XamExpertDay 2021 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.

.NET MAUI Blazor - One App That Runs Everywhere - XamExpertDay 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Blazor - One App That Runs Everywhere - XamExpertDay 2021 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #27

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #27 curates XamExpertDay Fun, Visual Studio 2022 for Mac, MVVM Design Pattern, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Building Your Next .NET MAUI App - XamExpertDay 2021

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Building Your Next .NET MAUI App - XamExpertDay 2021 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.

.NET MAUI Behind the Scenes

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI Behind the Scenes in this ~35-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Porting your Xamarin.Forms Custom Renderer to .NET MAUI Handler - XamExpertDay 2021

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Porting your Xamarin.Forms Custom Renderer to .NET MAUI Handler - XamExpertDay 2021 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.

Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI MVVM vs MVU - XamExpertDay 2021

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI MVVM vs MVU - XamExpertDay 2021 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.

Comparing MauiAppBuilder to the WebApplicationBuilder

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

With the new MauiAppBuilder comes a new way to create applications in .NET, using MauiApp.CreateBuilder(). In this post I compare this

Telerik UI for .NET MAUI

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI for .NET MAUI, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

How to Start Using .NET MAUI

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

If you are new to MAUI, setup friction is the first hurdle. This video walks through installing tooling in Visual Studio 2022 and building a first Windows MAUI app.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #26

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #26 curates .NET MAUI Preview 8 Review, .NET MAUI Preview 8 Hands-On, The Ultimate .NET MAUI Update, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 99: Azure IoT

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We have a special show today where we're going to learn all about Azure IoT and a Xamarin app that helps you explore it.

.NET MAUI Preview 8 - Tips & Tricks | Windows Setup, MVVM Hot Reload, and Dependency Injection

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 8 - Tips & Tricks | Windows Setup, MVVM Hot Reload, and Dependency Injection, 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 8 Hands-on - True Single Project, Hot Reload Everywhere, & 1 Click Install

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 8 Hands-on - True Single Project, Hot Reload Everywhere, & 1 Click Install, 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.

Breaking .NET MAUI News!1!! And the Preview 8 Updates

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking .NET MAUI News!1!! And the Preview 8 Updates 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #25

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #25 curates .NET MAUI GA Timeline, .NET 6 RC1 Release, .NET MAUI Migration, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Episode 98: The Ultimate .NET MAUI Update

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes .NET 6 release candidate is out ...

Sands of MAUI: Issue #24

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #24 curates .NET MAUI Development on macOS, App Center for Xamarin.Forms, Android SDK Tools, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Development on macOS

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores .NET MAUI Development on macOS, covering “I Can’t Run maui-check” and “I Get Xcode Errors”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #23

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #23 curates .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Preview, A11Y on .NET MAUI Community Standup, .NET MAUI on Tizen, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Accessibility with Rachel Kang

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup focused on accessibility, featuring Rachel Kang.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup - September 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Watch ".NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup - September 2021" on YouTube.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Preview

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Brandon Minnick explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Preview, focusing on what to Expect in .NET MAUI Toolkit and what to Expect in .NET MAUI Markup Toolkit. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Access Device Sensors and Platform APIs from Blazor in .NET MAUI

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Access Device Sensors and Platform APIs from Blazor in .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #22

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #22 curates .NET MAUI Tooling, .NET MAUI Migration with Upgrade Assistant, Xamarin.Forms Behaviors in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How To Use Blazor with .NET MAUI And Make Awesome Things!

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

How To Use Blazor with .NET MAUI And Make Awesome Things 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.

BindableLayout: Repeater Control for all! With Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

BindableLayout: Repeater Control for all! With Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI 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.

Which C# UI Desktop Technology to Pick? | .NET MAUI, WinUI 3, WPF, Avalonia, Uno

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Which C# UI Desktop Technology to Pick? | .NET MAUI, WinUI 3, WPF, Avalonia, Uno, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Huge Performance Boosts and IntelliSense Using Compiled Bindings in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Huge Performance Boosts and IntelliSense Using Compiled Bindings in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #21

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #21 curates Code-Behind to MVVM, .NET MAUI Podcast, Telerik UI for MAUI Release, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Will There Be a .NET MAUI Community Toolkit?

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Will There Be a .NET MAUI Community Toolkit 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.

Episode 97: The New .NET MAUI Podcast

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Show Notes Can you believe it - the Xamarin Podcast is now the .NET MAUI Podcast?!?

Telerik UI for MAUI Release

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI for MAUI Release, covering “Unpacking .NET MAUI Preview 7” and “Welcome the DataGrid to the Telerik UI for MAUI Family”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 7 Installation On VS 2022 Preview 3.1

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 7 Installation On VS 2022 Preview 3.1 walks through a practical way to implement a repeatable setup path for your development machine in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting the MAUI tooling stack installed without missed steps matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #20

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #20 curates .NET MAUI Preview 7, .NET MAUI Preview 7 Overview, .NET MAUI Preview 7 Setup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Using/Converting Xamarin.Forms Behaviors in .NET MAUI

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Using/Converting Xamarin.Forms Behaviors in .NET MAUI 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.

Will Xamarin Essentials be Part of .NET MAUI or .NET 6?

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Will Xamarin Essentials be Part of .NET MAUI or .NET 6 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 7: VS2022 Templates and MAUI Blazor Apps

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 7: VS2022 Templates and MAUI Blazor Apps 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 7 - Full Windows & Mac Setup with CLI, VS Code, & Visual Studio 2022

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 7 - Full Windows & Mac Setup with CLI, VS Code, & Visual Studio 2022, 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 7

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 7, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit Ask the Experts

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis explores .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Ask the Experts, focusing on toolkit setup and core API. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

What Happens to Xamarin Traditional With .NET 6 and .NET MAUI?

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

What Happens to Xamarin Traditional With .NET 6 and .NET MAUI 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.

CRUD Operations with SQLite for Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

CRUD Operations with SQLite for Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI 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.

.NET MAUI Migration with Upgrade Assistant

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI Migration with Upgrade Assistant in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - Get to MAUI with the .NET Upgrade Assistant feat. Sweeky!

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau hosts a MAUI Community Standup on using the .NET Upgrade Assistant to move projects toward MAUI, featuring Sweeky.

.NET MAUI Community Toolkit - Monthly Standup

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the first monthly livestream of. the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Standup!

How to Use Browser Dev Tools in Net MAUI

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Debugging hybrid UI is faster when you can inspect it with familiar browser tooling. This video shows how to use browser developer tools with .NET MAUI web-based UI surfaces.

.NET MAUI Preview 6 Fresh Installation

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 6 Fresh Installation walks through a practical way to implement a repeatable setup path for your development machine in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting the MAUI tooling stack installed without missed steps matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #19

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #19 curates Xamarin.Forms Renderers to .NET MAUI Handlers, Benefits of .NET MAUI, Hot Reload on Desktop Community Standup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Customizing Controls with Handlers in .NET MAUI

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Customizing Controls with Handlers in .NET MAUI 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.

Benefits of .NET MAUI over Xamarin/Xamarin.Forms

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Benefits of .NET MAUI over Xamarin/Xamarin.Forms, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #18

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #18 curates Xamarin.Forms Renderers in .NET MAUI, Hello, .NET MAUI Essentials, DevOps in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

DevOps in .NET MAUI

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy explores DevOps in .NET MAUI in this ~45-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Live Stream: Get started contributing to .NET MAUI

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Live Stream: Get started contributing to .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Xamarin.Forms Renderers to .NET MAUI Handlers

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores Xamarin.Forms Renderers to .NET MAUI Handlers in this ~50-minute session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Using a Xamarin.Forms Renderer in .NET MAUI Without Code Changes!

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Using a Xamarin.Forms Renderer in .NET MAUI Without Code Changes 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.

.NET Everywhere with MAUI

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Goldman explores .NET Everywhere with MAUI in this ~1.5-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Telerik UI for MAUI Update

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI for MAUI Update, focusing on know the Ingredients and gauge. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 6 - What You Need To Know

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 6 - 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #17

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #17 curates .NET MAUI Preview 6, .NET MAUI Preview 6 in Detail, Update on Community Toolkit, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Surfing in MAUI

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Surfing in MAUI, covering “A deep dive into .NET MAUI” and “A full-day of .NET MAUI goodness for FREE”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 6: Updates All Around

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 6: Updates All Around 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 6

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 6, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #16

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #16 curates Better XAML with Compiled Bindings, Migration to .NET MAUI, MVVM with FreshMvvm, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Preview 5 and Telerik UI

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores .NET MAUI Preview 5 and Telerik UI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Faster & Safer XAML with Compiled Bindings in Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Faster & Safer XAML with Compiled Bindings in Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #15

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #15 curates Xamarin Community Standup, Blazor on WPF, Xamarin Code Quality and Performance, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Xamarin and MAUI Sql Server (SSMS) Connection

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Xamarin and MAUI Sql Server (SSMS) Connection walks through a practical way to implement a working server-connection baseline to build on in .NET MAUI. You will learn why connecting app workflows to SQL Server during development matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Getting Started with .NET MAUI

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

A setup-focused walkthrough for creating and running your first MAUI app, including preview-era troubleshooting tips.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #14

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #14 curates Future of App Dev with .NET, .NET MAUI Preview 5 Detailed, .NET MAUI Blazor Intro, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Preview 5 - Animations, Shell, Brushes, & More!

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 5 - Animations, Shell, Brushes, & More, 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 5 installation

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 5 installation walks through a practical way to implement a repeatable setup path for your development machine in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting the MAUI tooling stack installed without missed steps matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

.NET MAUI Update: Preview 5 with Animations, Shell And Controls

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Update: Preview 5 with Animations, Shell And Controls 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #13

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #13 curates .NET MAUI Preview 5, .NET 6 Preview 5, Telerik UI for MAUI Update, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

How to NOT Getting Started with .NET MAUI

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Tobias Hoppenthaler shares early preview setup pitfalls and quick fixes for MAUI newcomers.

Telerik UI for MAUI Update

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Telerik UI for MAUI Update, covering “So … What Are the New Gems That the MAUI Waves Brought to Our Shore” and “Checkbox and SegmentedControl Join the Telerik UI for MAUI Family”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 5

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 5, covering “Animations” and “UI Components”. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Blazor Intro

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno explores .NET MAUI Blazor Intro in this ~20-minute session, focusing on hybrid architecture and code sharing. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Page Resolver and Navigation Extension for MAUI

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Introducing the MAUI Page Resolver library, providing dependency injection and navigation extensions for .NET MAUI apps with fully resolved dependencies.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #12

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #12 curates Prism for .NET MAUI, Blazor on .NET 6, Handlers in .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

What is NET MAUI with Blazor Bindings for Native Applications

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing between native UI and Blazor Hybrid starts with understanding the model clearly. This video explains .NET MAUI with Blazor bindings and where it fits for native app development.

Aloha! Welcome to .NET MAUI

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Melissa Houghton introduces MAUI concepts, goals, and key differences from Xamarin.Forms.

Episode 94: MORE .NET MAUI

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Build has come and gone and there's so much goodness to talk about with .NET MAUI - and David Ortinau is back to fill us all in.

Getting Started with Dependency Injection in Xamarin.Forms

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Getting Started with Dependency Injection in Xamarin.Forms, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

.NET MAUI Preview 4 Getting Started VS Code and Visual Studio Fresh Install

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 4 Getting Started VS Code and Visual Studio Fresh Install walks through a practical way to implement a repeatable setup path for your development machine in .NET MAUI. You will learn why getting the MAUI tooling stack installed without missed steps matters and how to wire the feature from setup to a working result.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #11

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #11 curates Xamarin Community Standup, Aloha From Telerik UI for MAUI, Build 2021 Recap, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Accessibility

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeky Satpathy explores .NET MAUI Accessibility, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 4 - 100% More Visual Studio & Blazor!

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 4 - 100% More Visual Studio & Blazor, 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #10

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #10 curates .NET MAUI Preview 4 Now Out, Exploring .NET MAUI Preview 4, Future of App Dev With .NET, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Exploring .NET MAUI Preview 4

Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores .NET MAUI Preview 4 in this ~1-hour session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

.NET MAUI Preview 4: Time For You To Get Started?

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 4: Time For You To Get Started 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.

Aloha From Telerik UI for MAUI

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Telerik explores Aloha From Telerik UI for MAUI, focusing on get the Hot Bits and hit Play. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI Preview 4 Now Out

Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 4 Now Out, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #9

Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #9 curates Desktop Apps Your Way, .NET MAUI Support on VS for Mac, Accessible Mobile Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Building Your Next App with .NET MAUI

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau presents how MAUI enables modern cross-platform app development across mobile and desktop.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #8

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #8 curates .NET MAUI Single Project, Accessible Mobile Apps Learn Module, Shiny 2.0 Release, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Single Project

Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores .NET MAUI Single Project in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #7

Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #7 curates Your Next UI Framework on InfoQ, iOS & Android Adaptive Icons, First Impressions with .NET MAUI, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Codrina Merigo. Cross-platform development with Xamarin.Forms and the new .NET MAUI

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Codrina Merigo compares Xamarin.Forms cross-platform development with the direction and goals of the new .NET MAUI.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #6

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #6 curates BlazorWebView for WPF/WinForms, .NET MAUI on .NET Rocks, WinUI Community Call, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI on InfoQ

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI on InfoQ, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

.NET MAUI on .NET Rocks

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Versluis discusses .NET MAUI on .NET Rocks, including visual structure and state and interaction. Listen to the full conversation for the experience, tradeoffs, and stories behind the topic.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #5

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #5 curates .NET MAUI Preview 3 in Detail, Intro to .NET MAUI, The Journey to Inclusive Apps, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Preview 3 Hands-on: iOS, Android, macOS, and now Windows with WinUI 3!

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through .NET MAUI Preview 3 Hands-on: iOS, Android, macOS, and now Windows with WinUI 3, 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.

.NET MAUI Preview 3 Update: Windows and Lifecycle Events

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI Preview 3 Update: Windows and Lifecycle Events 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #4

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #4 curates .NET MAUI Preview 3, MAUI Update on Xamarin Podcast, App Startup, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI Preview 3 in Detail

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau explores .NET MAUI Preview 3 in Detail, covering the core concepts and practical implementation details. Read the full piece for the implementation details, examples, and practical takeaways.

Episode 90: .NET MAUI Q&A

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau sites down with us to answer a TON of listener questions on .NET MAUI. Plus we got some cloud news & of course the Pick of the Pod!! Show Notes Latest news Great looking settings screens for Xamarin.Forms Cloud news Microservice March w/ Let's Learn Microservices Cloud Learning Resources for .NET Devs Azure service of the month! Azure Health Bot Pick of the pod! Visual Studio XAML Code Generation Comet Extension for VS Code Learn Live Follow Us: James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub, Merge Conflict Podcast Matt: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Special Guest: David Ortinau.

Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI Shell Navigation for Beginners

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI Shell Navigation for Beginners, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Intro to .NET MAUI

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores Intro to .NET MAUI in this ~20-minute session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #3

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #3 curates MAUI Check, Project Reunion, Animated Page Transitions, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

.NET MAUI: Is Your Dev Machine Ready? 💉

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI: Is Your Dev Machine Ready? 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.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #2

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu's Sands of MAUI #2 curates MAUI Timelines & GitTrends, Xamarin Community Toolkit Update, State of .NET Survey, and more for .NET developers. The roundup points to practical community articles, videos, and announcements worth exploring in full.

Sands of MAUI: Issue #1

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu rounds up the early .NET 6 Preview 2 features that shaped .NET MAUI, from Mac Catalyst and single-project support to updated mobile samples. Explore the linked survey, migration notes, and hands-on stream for a snapshot of MAUI's first developer experiences.

Tinkering with MAUI on .NET 6 Preview 2

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Basu explores Tinkering with MAUI on .NET 6 Preview 2 in this ~1-hour session, focusing on release scope and developer workflow. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

REST Web Requests with Data Caching with ASP.NET Core Web API | Xamarin & .NET MAUI 101

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through REST Web Requests with Data Caching with ASP.NET Core Web API | Xamarin & .NET MAUI 101, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

First .NET MAUI Preview - Installing & Exploring .NET 6 Preview 2 (CLI, VS 2019, & VS Code)

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through First .NET MAUI Preview - Installing & Exploring .NET 6 Preview 2 (CLI, VS 2019, & VS Code), 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.

.NET MAUI First Look - Running .NET 6 Preview 2 Sample

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

.NET MAUI First Look - Running .NET 6 Preview 2 Sample 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.

Episode 88: .NET MAUI Special Update

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Matt and James are joined by David Ortinau for a special update on .NET MAUI. Plus a whole lot of other updates on new releases of Visual Studio for Mac and Windows.

Learn Xamarin Today or Wait for .NET MAUI?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Learn Xamarin Today or Wait for .NET MAUI, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

How to Add a Database to Xamarin & .NET MAUI apps with SQLite-net

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through How to Add a Database to Xamarin & .NET MAUI apps with SQLite-net, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. The video combines concepts and hands-on techniques so you can move from idea to working code faster.

MAUI Timelines & GitTrends

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Maddy Montaquila explores MAUI Timelines & GitTrends in this ~1-hour session, focusing on visual structure and state and interaction. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

Xamarin.Forms ListView - Everything you need to know (& .NET MAUI)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Xamarin.Forms ListView - Everything you need to know (& .NET MAUI), 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.

Handlers in .NET MAUI

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Javier Suárez explores Handlers in .NET MAUI in this ~1-hour session, focusing on platform boundary and implementation path. Watch for the demos, technical context, and practical details that make the ideas easier to apply.

MVVM for Beginners: Model-View-ViewModel Architecture for Xamarin.Forms, .NET MAUI, WPF, UWP, & More

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through MVVM for Beginners: Model-View-ViewModel Architecture for Xamarin.Forms, .NET MAUI, WPF, UWP, & More, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

XAML for Beginners - Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI XAML

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through XAML for Beginners - Xamarin.Forms & .NET MAUI XAML, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

Text To Speech in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI with Essentials

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Text To Speech in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI with Essentials 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.

Xamarin Tutorial for Beginners - Build iOS & Android Apps with C#, Visual Studio, and Xamarin.Forms

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

James Montemagno walks through Xamarin Tutorial for Beginners - Build iOS & Android Apps with C#, Visual Studio, and Xamarin.Forms, focusing on practical implementation steps you can apply immediately. You'll see the setup path, the key workflow decisions, and how to ship the same patterns in your own .NET MAUI projects.

David Ortinau - Introducing .NET MAUI - XamExpertDay 2020

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau - Introducing .NET MAUI - XamExpertDay 2020 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.

James Clancey - .NET MAUI MVU - XamExpertDay 2020

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

James Clancey - .NET MAUI MVU - XamExpertDay 2020 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.

DevTalk 46: Moving to .NET MAUI (Jon Dick)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Jon Dick discusses what was coming next for MAUI and the transition path from Xamarin.

RxUI Conf

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Shane Neuville joins RxUI Conf with sessions spanning ReactiveUI patterns, ecosystem integrations, and community Q&A.

DevTalk 39: .NET MAUI and the Future of Xamarin (David Ortinau)

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

David Ortinau joins DevTalk to discuss the future of Xamarin and the new MAUI direction.