Learn XAMARIN-MAUI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install Visual Studio 2022 or later with .NET MAUI workload
Create a new .NET MAUI project via VS templates
Choose target platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
Configure emulator/simulator or physical device for testing
Run the project locally using hot reload for development
Environment Setup
Install Visual Studio 2022+ with MAUI workload
Set up emulators/simulators or devices
Create new MAUI project
Add dependencies and configure platforms
Run and debug locally before deployment
Config Files
App.xaml & App.xaml.cs - main entry
Platforms/ - iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Resources/ - images, fonts, styles
Views/ - pages and layouts
ViewModels/ - UI data and logic
Cli Commands
dotnet new maui -n MyApp - create new project
dotnet build - build project
dotnet run - run app
dotnet publish - prepare for deployment
dotnet clean - clean build artifacts
Internationalization
Use RESX resource files for strings
CultureInfo for locale handling
Support RTL languages
Format dates, numbers, and currency per locale
Integrate third-party i18n libraries if needed
Accessibility
Support screen readers via AutomationProperties
Use semantic UI elements
Keyboard and controller navigation
High contrast modes supported
Accessible colors and text scaling
Ui Styling
XAML for UI design and styling
Use styles, templates, and themes
Support light/dark modes
Responsive layouts for mobile and desktop
Integrate fonts, images, and icons
State Management
ViewModels handle page state
Dependency injection services manage global state
Bindings automatically update UI on state changes
Use MessagingCenter or CommunityToolkit.MVVM for events
Persistent state via local database or secure storage
Data Management
Consume REST/GraphQL APIs
Store local data with SQLite, Realm, or Preferences
Use secure storage for sensitive information
Cache frequently accessed data
Data binding ensures consistent UI representation