Migrating from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI : A Comprehensive Guide / by Iris Classon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Classon, Iris.

Series:

Professional and Applied Computing Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft .NET Framework.

Application software porting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Apress : Imprint: Apress, 2025.

Summary:

This guide walks you through the process of updating a Xamarin.Forms application to .NET MAUI, using a fitness app as a case study for a real-world example of a migration. The book lays out a comprehensive roadmap for a migration, shining a light on both the strategic moves and the technical leaps required to embrace the latest in .NET MAUI. It covers topics such as: The evolution of Xamarin.Forms to MAUI Significant differences Features, enhancements, and alternatives Preparing for a migration A migration inventory Planning and executing a migration Testing, debugging, and optimization Staying up to date By using a practical case study, the author cuts through the complexity with hands-on examples while covering the nitty-gritty details and common questions and problems. You are exposed to new capabilities, app performance, best practices, and design patterns for MAUI, and other relevant topics. With .NET MAUI stepping up as Microsoft's beacon for unifying the app development process across the board, and Xamarin.Forms nearing its "end of life," getting a handle on MAUI isn't just nice—it's necessary. For anyone in the app-making game aiming to stay relevant, stepping into MAUI means getting a hold of the latest tech enhancements, boosting app performance, and delivering top-notch user experiences. What You Will Learn Know the best practices for migrating Xamarin.Forms applications to .NET MAUI Refactor UI, application logic, and data models to take advantage of .NET MAUI's features Create strategies for handling platform-specific code and integrating new MAUI capabilities Test and optimize .NET MAUI applications for performance and reliability .

Contents:

Chapter 1: The Evolution from Xamarin.Forms

Chapter 2: .NET MAUI: Features, Alternatives, and Future

Chapter 3: Introducing the Case Study: A Fitness Application

Chapter 4: Preparing for Migration

Chapter 5: Planning Your Migration

Chapter 6: Executing the Migration

Chapter 7: Migrating Platform Projects

Chapter 8: Migrating the UI and Navigation

Chapter 9: Cleaning Up, Testing, and Optimization

Appendix A: Resources and Further Reading

Appendix B: Common Errors and Problems.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9798868812156

OCLC:

1501146927