Chat App Sample
This sample demonstrates how to build a real-time chat application using .NET MAUI and SignalR. It covers essential aspects of mobile app development, including UI design, data binding, and real-time communication.
Sample Preview
A glimpse into the intuitive user interface of our chat application.
Key Features
- Real-time message exchange with SignalR.
- User authentication and presence indication.
- Cross-platform compatibility with .NET MAUI.
- Modern and responsive UI design.
- Error handling and offline support considerations.
Getting Started
To explore the code and run the sample, follow these steps:
- Clone the Repository: Use Git to clone the sample project from our GitHub repository.
git clone https://github.com/dotnet/samples/chat-app-maui.git - Set up your Environment: Ensure you have .NET MAUI development tools installed. Refer to the official .NET MAUI setup guide.
- Build and Run: Navigate to the project directory and build the application for your target platform (iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS).
cd chat-app-maui dotnet build -t:Run -f net7.0-android
Code Structure
The project is organized into several key areas:
Platforms/: Contains platform-specific implementations.Resources/: Holds assets like images and styles.ViewModels/: Implements the ViewModel pattern for MVVM.Services/: Contains business logic and SignalR client implementations.Pages/: Defines the UI for different screens.
Technical Details
This sample leverages the following technologies:
- .NET MAUI: For building cross-platform native UIs with a single codebase.
- SignalR: For enabling real-time web functionality.
- MVVM Architecture: Promotes code separation and testability.
- C#: The primary programming language.