Why Do You Need Two Xcode Versions? Xamarin: Many Xamarin projects rely on older Xcode versions for compatibility. For instance, Xamarin might require Xcode 15 or earlier for building iOS applications. .NET MAUI: The latest versions of .NET MAUI require Xcode 16 or higher to ensure compatibility with the latest iOS SDKs. Since macOS does not allow simultaneous use of multiple Xcode installations without manual intervention, switching between versions becomes necessary. Installing and Managing Two Xcode Versions Step 1: Download the XcodesApp Visit the release page for XcodesApp v2.4.1b30 . Download the xcodes.zip file. ...

Migrating from Xamarin to .NET MAUI: ScrollView Considerations When migrating your Xamarin application to .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI), developers often encounter subtle differences in how certain controls behave. One such difference lies in the implementation of the ScrollView control. In this blog post, we'll explore a crucial aspect of using ScrollView in .NET MAUI, focusing on the importance of setting the correct VerticalOptions for proper functionality. Join our exclusive  WhatsApp group for Xamarin and .NET MAUI developers  to connect with experts, share insights, and get help with your projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this group is the perfect place to enhance your skills and collaborate with the community. The ScrollView Challenge In Xamarin.Forms, ScrollView typically worked as expected without much additional configuration. However, when migrating to .NET MAUI, you might notice that your ScrollView isn't fun...

Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, the demand for efficient transportation solutions is ever-growing. Taxi booking apps have emerged as indispensable tools, offering users convenience and reliability in navigating urban landscapes. Leveraging the power of Flutter, a versatile and efficient cross-platform framework, developers can craft robust and feature-rich taxi booking apps that meet the needs of modern travelers. In this guide, we'll explore how to build a taxi booking app with Flutter, incorporating essential features like a dashboard, maps integration, online payment, and route selection, all while adhering to the MVVM architecture. Building the Taxi Booking App with Flutter Project Setup: Begin by creating a new Flutter project and setting up the necessary dependencies, including packages for state management and maps integration. Model Definition: Define the data model for the app, encompassing classes to represent rides, user information, payment details, and ...

 Create a file named as 'RideDetail.dart' in Lib Folder and paste following code: import 'package:flutter/material.dart'; import 'package:font_awesome_flutter/font_awesome_flutter.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/Dashboard.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/cards/areaspot_card.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/cards/location_card.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/common/bottomnavigationbar.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/common/constants.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/ViewModels/locationviewmodel.dart'; import 'package:provider/provider.dart'; class RideDetail extends StatefulWidget { const RideDetail({Key? key}) : super(key: key); @override RideDetailState createState() => RideDetailState(); } class RideDetailState extends State { final LocationViewModel locationViewModel = LocationViewModel(); @override void initState() { locationViewModel.Ge...

 Create a file named as 'locationmodel.dart' in lib -> models folder and paste following code: import 'package:myfirstproject/models/AreaSpotModel.dart'; class LocationModel { late final String Name; late final String Img ; late final String Distance; late final String Rate; late final String Address; late final String Spot1; late final String Spot2; LocationModel({ required this.Name,required this.Img,required this.Distance, required this.Rate, required this.Address, required this.Spot1,required this.Spot2}); } Go to Main project

 Create a file named as 'location_card.dart' in lib -> cards folder and paste following code: import 'package:flutter/material.dart'; import 'package:font_awesome_flutter/font_awesome_flutter.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/common/constants.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/models/locationmodel.dart'; class LocationCard extends StatelessWidget { late final LocationModel locationModel; LocationCard({required this.locationModel}); @override Widget build(BuildContext context) { return Card(elevation: 0, child: Container( width: 150,height: 180, decoration: BoxDecoration(borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20.0), color: Colors.white), child: Padding( padding: const EdgeInsets.all(10), child: Column( children: [ ClipRRect(borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20.0), child: Image.network(locationModel.Img, width:double.infinity, height: 100 ,fit: BoxF...

 Create a file named as 'areaspot_card.dart' in lib -> cards folder and paste following code: import 'package:flutter/material.dart'; import 'package:font_awesome_flutter/font_awesome_flutter.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/models/locationmodel.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/common/constants.dart'; class AreaSpotCard extends StatelessWidget { late final LocationModel locationModel; AreaSpotCard({required this.locationModel}); @override Widget build(BuildContext context) { return Card(color: SecondaryColor,elevation: 0, shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(0)), child: Padding( padding: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 20.0,left: 20.0,right: 20.0,bottom: 0.0), child: Container(decoration: BoxDecoration(color: Colors.white, borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20)), child: Padding( padding: const EdgeInsets.all(20.0), child: Column( crossAxisAlignment: CrossA...

 Create a file named as 'Dashboard.dart' in LibFolder and paste following code: import 'package:flutter/material.dart'; import 'package:flutter/scheduler.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/RideDetail.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/ViewModels/locationviewmodel.dart'; import 'package:myfirstproject/cards/location_card.dart'; import 'package:provider/provider.dart'; import 'common/constants.dart'; import 'package:font_awesome_flutter/font_awesome_flutter.dart'; import 'common/bottomnavigationbar.dart'; class Dashboard extends StatefulWidget { const Dashboard({Key? key}) : super(key: key); @override DashboardState createState() => DashboardState(); } class DashboardState extends State { final LocationViewModel locationViewModel = LocationViewModel(); @override void initState() { locationViewModel.GetData(); super.initState(); } @override Widget build(Buil...

Popup in .net Maui Popups are an integral part of user interface design, allowing developers to convey information and interact with users in a more engaging manner. In .NET MAUI, there are three main types of popups available: DisplayAlert, DisplayPrompt, and Plugin.Maui.Popup. In this blog post, we will dive into each of these popup types, explore their functionalities, and provide code examples to demonstrate their usage. DisplayAlert: Simple and Informative Popups DisplayAlert is a built-in feature in .NET MAUI that provides a straightforward way to display alert popups to users. These popups typically present important messages, notifications, or warnings that require user acknowledgement. Here's an example of how to use DisplayAlert in your .NET MAUI application: DisplayAlert("Display Alert", "Welcome to DotNet Maui", "OK","Cancel",FlowDirection.RightToLeft); In the code above, we use the DisplayAlert method to show an alert...

Xamarin.Forms 4.0 introduced the amazing feature called Xamarins.Forms Shell. It has reduced complexity of creating mobile apps. It is used for Navigation,URI base routing, integrated search handling. Before Appshell there was independent feature: MasterDetailPage TabbedPage NavigationPage but Appshell has combine this and make easy creating apps. > You can add xaml file in your project and named it as AppShell.xaml and Update it like below code: AppShell.Xaml <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?> <Shell xmlns="http://xamarin.com/schemas/2014/forms" xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2009/xaml" x:Class="XamarinCourse.AppShell"> </Shell> AppShell.Xaml.cs public partial class AppShell : Shell { public AppShell() { InitializeComponent(); } } You can call this class in App.Xaml.cs in constructor public App() { ...

  Maps in xamarin forms First Add Nugget in all projects Xamarin.Forms.Map Lets Configure in IOS project to show map in iphone  In AppDelegate.cs file, Initialize the map below "global::Xamarin.Forms.Forms.Init();" line in "FinishedLaunching" method FormsMaps.Init(); Add following key in info.plist for permission <key>NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription </key> <string>Allow map to access to your location while you use the app.</string> <key>NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription</key> <string>Always Allow map to access to your location</string> <key>NSLocationUsageDescription</key> <string>We would like to show you a map</string> <key>NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription</key> <string>We would like to show you a map</string> Now Let's configure for android project. In mainactivity class add following code: ddpublic cl...

  watch video to understand. Let's learn have some basic knowledge about .NET MAUI. Today we look for following: What is .Net MAUI? Difference between Xamarin and .Net MAUI Why Xamarin Obsolete? How to install .Net MAUI? What is .Net MAUI? .Net Maui is a evolution of xamarin forms with better performance and extensibility .Net MAUI is a cross platform framework where you are allow to create mobile apps (IOS,android,window) and also window app and MacOS with single codebase with c# and xaml. It will share UI layout, Code, Test, Buisiness logic. .Net MAUI support Hot reload which allow you to modify source code while app is running. Difference between Xamarin and .Net MAUI? You will notice that there will many similarity in xamarin and .net MAUI like controls,layout,shell,guesture,template,cross platform api. .Net maui is faster than xamarin  .Net maui allow you to develop andoid,ios,macos and window app, while xamarin will allow you to develop andoid,...

Nested Template MVVM - Xamarin Form Code is explain in this video SkillTemplate.xaml <ContentView xmlns="http://xamarin.com/schemas/2014/forms" xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2009/xaml" xmlns:vm="clr-namespace:MVVMDemo.ViewModels" x:Class="MVVMDemo.Views.ListTemplate.SkillTemplate"> <ContentView.Content> <StackLayout x:DataType="vm:TechnicalSkill" Padding="0,10"> <Label Text="{Binding Name}" TextColor="Black"/> </StackLayout> </ContentView.Content> </ContentView> EducationTemplate.xaml <ContentView xmlns="http://xamarin.com/schemas/2014/forms" xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2009/xaml" xmlns:vm="clr-namespace:MVVMDemo.ViewModels" x:Class="MVVMDemo.Views.ListTemplate.EducationTemplate...