Learn XAMARIN-MAUI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Build a multi-platform todo app
Create a business CRM mobile + desktop app
Implement camera and GPS integration
Add authentication with OAuth or JWT
Consume REST APIs and display data with MVVM
Troubleshooting
Check platform-specific build configurations
Ensure device/emulator compatibility
Resolve binding errors in XAML
Inspect platform-specific API calls
Use Visual Studio debug tools and logs
Testing Guide
Unit test ViewModels with xUnit or NUnit
UI testing with MAUI Test or Appium
Integration tests for API calls
Mock services for isolated testing
Run platform-specific automated tests on emulators
Deployment Options
Deploy to iOS via Apple App Store
Deploy to Android via Google Play Store
Deploy to Windows via MSIX or Microsoft Store
Deploy to macOS via App Store or notarized packages
Use CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
Tools Ecosystem
Visual Studio 2022 with .NET MAUI workload
.NET 8 or later runtime
XAML for UI design
Hot Reload for rapid development
NuGet for package management
Integrations
SQLite or Realm for local databases
REST/GraphQL APIs for data services
Dependency injection libraries like Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection
Authentication providers (OAuth, Firebase, IdentityServer)
Push notifications via platform SDKs
Productivity Tips
Use Hot Reload for rapid iteration
Leverage MVVM and CommunityToolkit.MVVM
Reuse controls and resources
Profile apps on multiple platforms
Use dependency injection for modular code
Challenges
Learning MVVM and XAML syntax
Handling platform-specific quirks
Optimizing multi-platform performance
Testing across mobile and desktop targets
Managing app resources and dependencies