A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Cross-Platform Potential with .NET MAUI and Blazor
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The landscape of mobile and desktop application development is rapidly evolving, with an increasing demand for cross-platform solutions that maximize efficiency and performance. Enter ".NET MAUI Cross-Platform Application Development 2nd edition by Roger Ye?that will help you build high-performance apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows using XAML and Blazor with .NET 8.?
A Glimpse into .NET MAUI?
.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is the evolution of Xamarin.Forms, designed to simplify the development of native applications using a single shared codebase. This comprehensive guide by Roger Ye takes you through the nuances of .NET MAUI, offering practical insights and step-by-step instructions to build applications that run seamlessly on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Key Features and Enhancements?
MVVM Model and Data Binding?
One of the core strengths of this book is its expanded coverage of the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) design pattern and data binding. These concepts are crucial for developing maintainable and scalable applications. The book delves into the practical application of MVVM, demonstrating how to handle data effectively and ensure a clear separation of concerns within your app's architecture.?
Platform-Specific Code Integration?
Developing cross-platform applications often necessitates incorporating platform-specific features. This guide doesn't shy away from these complexities. Instead, it equips you with the knowledge to integrate plugins and custom controls, ensuring your application can leverage the unique capabilities of each operating system.?
Migration from Xamarin.Forms?
For developers transitioning from Xamarin.Forms, this book provides a clear and structured pathway to .NET MAUI. Understanding this migration is essential as it opens up the latest hybrid app development capabilities, allowing developers to modernize their existing applications with the new framework.?
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Blazor: The Future of Frontend Development?
Blazor, a powerful framework for building interactive web UIs using C# instead of JavaScript, is seamlessly integrated into .NET MAUI. The book introduces Blazor components and the Blazor Bindings feature, enabling developers to incorporate cutting-edge frontend technologies into their cross-platform applications. With detailed guidance on Blazor routing, layout, and Razor component implementation, this book ensures you can create dynamic and responsive user interfaces.?
Comprehensive Testing and Deployment?
Testing and deployment are critical stages in the application development lifecycle. This guide introduces you to creating mock .NET MAUI components for unit testing, enhancing the reliability and robustness of your application. Additionally, it covers Razor component testing using bUnit, providing a complete suite of tools to ensure your application performs flawlessly.?
The deployment process is equally detailed, with instructions on preparing and publishing your app to major app stores. This end-to-end coverage ensures that by the end of this book, you'll be proficient in not just developing but also deploying your cross-platform applications.?
The book is meticulously organized into chapters that build on each other:?
Conclusion?
.NET MAUI Cross-Platform Application Development" by Roger Ye is more than just a book—it's a gateway to exploring modern app development. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced developer, this guide will elevate your skills, enabling you to build high-performance, cross-platform applications with ease. The inclusion of a free eBook in PDF format with the purchase ensures you have a versatile learning tool at your disposal. Embrace the future of app development with .NET MAUI and Blazor, and let this book be your trusted companion on this exciting journey.
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Application Engineer bei KUKA
6 个月Is the Part of the book, handling Maui Blazor Hybrid apps, more like the basic or advanced knowledge? No matter what the answer is: any other recommandations for getting deeper into hybrid apps? No need for the basic stuff, there is enough already found, but a huge lack on the advanced one...
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6 个月Great book with a lot of useful information.
Software Engineer | .NET developer | Microsoft Azure Developer Associate @ MERMEC SpA
6 个月I found a lot of useful information in this book, interesting insights into things I thought I already knew... You're right, it is really comprehensive! It was very helpful to me.