Visual Basic Mobile Development
Introduction to Mobile Development with VB.NET
Learn how to leverage Visual Basic .NET to build rich, native mobile applications for platforms like Android and iOS. This section covers the essential tools, frameworks, and concepts you need to get started.
Cross-Platform Development with Xamarin
Xamarin provides a powerful framework for building cross-platform mobile applications using C# and .NET. While the primary language is C#, many concepts translate directly, and you can integrate VB.NET code into your Xamarin projects.
- Xamarin.Forms: Create native UIs for iOS, Android, and Windows from a single shared codebase.
- Xamarin.Android: Build native Android applications using VB.NET.
- Xamarin.iOS: Build native iOS applications using VB.NET.
Explore the basics of setting up your development environment, creating your first mobile app, and understanding the project structure.
Key Concepts:
- Activity Lifecycle: Understanding the states of an Android activity.
- UI Design: Using XAML or platform-specific layouts.
- Data Binding: Connecting your UI elements to your data.
- Navigation: Implementing navigation between screens.
- Platform APIs: Accessing device features like camera, GPS, and sensors.
Working with Mobile Databases
Learn how to store and manage data effectively in your mobile applications. SQLite is a popular choice for on-device data storage.
- SQLite.Net: A lightweight, embedded SQL database.
- Entity Framework Core: For more complex data scenarios, EF Core can also be used.
Deployment and Publishing
Understand the process of deploying your mobile applications to app stores like Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- Signing your application.
- Preparing for submission.
- Understanding app store guidelines.