.NET MAUI Overview
.NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) is an open-source, cross-platform framework for creating native mobile and desktop applications with C# and XAML from a single shared codebase. It extends the concepts of Xamarin.Forms and enables developers to build applications for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows using a single .NET project.
Key Features
- Single Project: Manage all your platform-specific code and resources in a single .NET project.
- Native Performance: Compile to native application packages that deliver the best possible performance.
- Cross-Platform UI: Define your user interface once using XAML or C# and render it natively on each platform.
- Extensibility: Customize and extend platform controls, or create your own.
- Modern C#: Leverage the latest features of C# and the .NET ecosystem.
Why Choose .NET MAUI?
.NET MAUI simplifies cross-platform development by providing a unified platform to build applications for various operating systems. This significantly reduces development time and cost while maintaining native look and feel and high performance. It's ideal for developers who want to:
- Target multiple platforms with a single code base.
- Deliver native user experiences.
- Utilize modern C# and .NET features.
- Build applications for mobile (iOS, Android) and desktop (Windows, macOS).
Getting Started
To start building with .NET MAUI, you'll need the .NET SDK and Visual Studio. Refer to the Getting Started section for detailed installation and project creation instructions.
dotnet new maui -n MyMauiAppCore Concepts
.NET MAUI applications are built around several core concepts:
- Pages: Represent content screens in your application.
- Layouts: Arrange UI elements on a page.
- Controls: UI elements like buttons, labels, and text entry fields.
- Data Binding: Connect UI elements to data sources.
- Navigation: Manage transitions between pages.
Explore the documentation to dive deeper into each of these areas and start building your cross-platform applications today.