In this blog post, we will explore how to create dynamic tab bars in a .NET MAUI application and manage different deployment environments (Development, Staging, Production) using configuration files.  A special thank you to Gowtham Nagiri for inspiring this topic! Your insights have helped shape this exploration, and I appreciate your contribution to the .NET MAUI community. This approach allows your application to adapt to different environments without changing the codebase. Let's dive into the details! Understanding the Dynamic Tab Bars Dynamic tab bars enable you to display different tabs based on the application's current environment or other configurations. For example, in a Development environment, you might want to show additional features or diagnostic tabs that aren’t present in Production. This feature is particularly useful in mobile applications, where the user experience can be customized based on the environment in which the application is runnin...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad! .NET MAUI 9 introduces several exciting control enhancements that boost the performance, functionality, and flexibility of cross-platform apps. This blog explores these updates in detail, providing code examples to help you integrate these features into your .NET MAUI applications. 1. BackButtonBehavior OneWay Binding Mode In previous versions of .NET MAUI, the BackButtonBehavior in a Shell app was set to BindingMode.OneTime . In .NET MAUI 9, this has been updated to BindingMode.OneWay , allowing easier control over the back button behavior at runtime. This means the button’s visibility and other properties can be dynamically updated with data bindings. Example Code: The following code demonstrates how to use data binding to control the visibility and behavior of the back button in a Shell app. <ContentPage ...> <Shell.BackButtonBehavior > <BackButton...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad!  With globalization and remote work, dealing with multiple time zones in an app can greatly enhance user experience. This guide will help you build a .NET MAUI application that displays the current time in multiple locations. Below is output: Implementing Multiple Location Timezone Feature in .NET MAUI Table of Contents Introduction Setting Up Your .NET MAUI Project Adding Timezone Support Creating the User Interface Fetching Timezone Data Displaying Multiple Timezones Conclusion Introduction In this tutorial, we'll create a .NET MAUI application that allows users to view the current time in various locations around the world. We will use the TimeZoneInfo class in .NET to manage time zones and a ListView to display the times. Setting Up Your .NET MAUI Project First, create a new .NET MAUI project in Visual Studio: Open Visual Studio and create a new project. Select .NET MAUI App...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad!  .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is a powerful framework for building cross-platform applications with a single codebase. One of the key aspects of developing robust applications in .NET MAUI is effectively managing app lifecycle events. App handlers allow developers to respond to various states of an application's lifecycle, ensuring seamless user experiences. In this guide, we’ll explore how to implement app handlers in .NET MAUI and make the most of the app lifecycle. Understanding the App Lifecycle Before diving into implementation, it's crucial to understand the app lifecycle in .NET MAUI. The app lifecycle includes various stages that an application goes through from launch to termination. Managing these stages allows developers to maintain the app's state, save data, and release resources appropriately. Key Lifecycle Events Start : Triggered when the app starts. Sleep : Triggered when the app goes into t...

  Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad! Introduction In today's digital age, creating a seamless and visually appealing ecommerce application is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. As a developer, leveraging the right tools and frameworks can make a significant difference in the efficiency and quality of your app development process. .NET MAUI and Xamarin are two powerful frameworks that enable you to build cross-platform applications with a single codebase. In this blog, we will explore the UI design for an ecommerce app using .NET MAUI and Xamarin, focusing on the essential pages that make up the core of any ecommerce platform. Below are the pages, click on them to get the code: Authentication Dashboard Product Category View Product Checkout Page ...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad! Resource management plays a crucial role in .NET MAUI applications, encompassing styles, fonts, images, and more. This guide explores how to effectively create, consume, and manage resources in your .NET MAUI projects. Introduction to ResourceDictionary in .NET MAUI A ResourceDictionary in .NET MAUI serves as a repository for various resources such as styles, templates, converters, colors, and more. These resources are pivotal for maintaining consistent UI across your application. Creating Resources Resources in .NET MAUI are typically defined within a ResourceDictionary and can be scoped at different levels: Application Level : Available throughout the entire application. Page Level : Specific to a particular page and its children. Element Level : Localized to a specific UI element. Here’s how you can define resources at the application level in your App.xaml : xml Copy code < Application xmlns = "http://schemas...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad!   With the advent of .NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI), developers have a powerful framework at their disposal for building cross-platform applications. As .NET MAUI is the evolution of Xamarin.Forms, it offers enhanced performance, more features, and a unified API for creating apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. If you have an existing Xamarin app, migrating to .NET MAUI can open up new possibilities. This guide will walk you through the steps to migrate your Xamarin app to .NET MAUI seamlessly. Why Migrate to .NET MAUI? Before we dive into the migration process, let’s look at some reasons why you might want to migrate your Xamarin app to .NET MAUI: Unified Project Structure : .NET MAUI simplifies the project structure by consolidating platform-specific projects into a single project. Performance Improvements : .NET MAUI provides performance optimizations, making your apps faster and more efficient. New Features ...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad! Think of .NET MAUI and Xamarin development platforms as toolboxes for creating apps across multiple devices like Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. They come with all the tools and features developers need, from coding tools to design options. These platforms are crucial because they save developers significant time and effort. Without them, building an app from scratch would be challenging and time-consuming. With these platforms, developers can focus on making their apps cool and useful instead of getting bogged down in technical details right away. Popular Platforms When developers want to create cross-platform apps, they often use different platforms to help them. These include .NET MAUI, Xamarin, Flutter, and React Native. .NET MAUI is an evolution of Xamarin.Forms and allows developers to create apps for multiple platforms with a single codebase. Xamarin lets you make apps for both Android and iOS using the same code, lever...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad! Introduction The .NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI) extension for Visual Studio Code has finally emerged from preview mode and is now generally available, bringing a plethora of powerful features to streamline your development process. With the integration of XAML IntelliSense and Hot Reload, this extension enhances the lightweight Visual Studio Code experience, making it a fantastic choice for developing .NET MAUI applications. What is the .NET MAUI Extension? The .NET MAUI extension is a powerful tool that brings the essentials for developing .NET MAUI apps into the Visual Studio Code environment. Built on top of the C# Dev Kit and the C# extension, it includes Solution Explorer, C# Hot Reload, and IntelliSense. This extension goes a step further by enabling you to target mobile and desktop devices and adding XAML IntelliSense and Hot Reload for a seamless development experience. Key Features and Enhancements Improved XAML E...

Please, support my blog by clicking on our sponsors ad!   Introduction Ensuring that users have the latest version of your app is crucial for providing the best user experience and security. In this blog post, we will discuss how to implement version tracking in Xamarin and .NET MAUI applications for both Android and iOS platforms. By the end of this guide, you will be able to check if there is a new version available and prompt users to update their apps. Setting Up Version Tracking To implement version tracking, we need to install the following NuGet packages: HtmlAgilityPack (1.11.61) Jurassic (3.2.6) Xamarin.Essentials (1.7.5) Xam.Plugin.LatestVersion (1.1.2) Code Explanation Let's dive into the code implementation for both Android and iOS. App.cs (for Android) public partial class App : Application { public App() { InitializeComponent(); MainPage = new AppShell(); } protected async override void OnStart() { try { ...