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Interested in giving Microsoft’s new Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) a try? This book provides developers with a comprehensive set of tools and hands-on coding to build their own cross-platform applications. The book is a comprehensive end-to-end guide on creating, building, and distributing .NET MAUI applications. As you walk through each new concept, .NET MAUI expert and Microsoft MVP Shaun Lawrence will show the concept's value and uses, and then have you apply it in a build-along application. You will work with this build-along application right up until you are ready to ship it to the relevant stores (e.g., App Store, etc.). The underlying theme through the book is to explain a key concept, show how to implement it directly in order to reinforce your understanding, and then show potential simplifications (e.g., alternative libraries) that can help you reduce the complexities of an applications code base. What You Will Learn Create a .NET MAUI application Apply commonly required techniques Apply more advanced techniques to make applications stand out Know what to consider when distributing applications to the relevant stores Take an application from concept through to production Who This Book Is For Developers who are new to .NET MAUI and cross-platform development. A basic knowledge of C# is required, but no prior knowledge using .NET MAUI is required. Experienced developers also will find the book useful as it covers topics key to modern day development (such as accessibility, performance, and distribution). Xamarin Forms developers will find the book useful as key features new to .NET MAUI that will aid in the migration from Xamarin Forms to .NET MAUI are explained.

Build apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows using Microsoft's .NET Multi-platform App UI and Blazor Key FeaturesGet familiar with Microsoft's UI toolkit to build amazing interfaces for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOSBuild a cross-platform password manager based on the famous Windows app, KeePassExplore .NET MAUI development and Hybrid app development using BlazorBook Description An evolution of Xamarin.Forms, .NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI) is a cross-platform framework for creating native mobile and desktop apps with C# and XAML. Using .NET MAUI, you can develop apps that'll run on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows from a single shared code-base. This step-by-step guide provides a comprehensive introduction to those who are new to .NET MAUI that will have you up to speed with app development using .NET MAUI in no time. The book begins by showing you how to develop a cross-platform application using .NET MAUI and then helps you build an app throughout the chapters. You'll gain all the knowledge needed to create a cross-platform application for Android, iOS, the mac OS, and Windows from a single shared code-base using .NET MAUI. As you advance, you'll get to grips with the entire application development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to deployment to the app store through the development of a password manager app using KeePassLib. The concluding chapters will teach you how to integrate the latest frontend technology into your app through .NET MAUI Blazor. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to develop your own cross-platform applications using .NET MAUI. What you will learnDiscover the latest features of .NET 6 that can be used in mobile and desktop app developmentFind out how to build cross-platform apps with .NET MAUI and BlazorImplement device-specific features using .NET MAUI EssentialsIntegrate third-party libraries and add your own device-specific featuresDiscover .NET class unit test using xUnit.net and Razor components unit test using bUnitDeploy apps in different app stores on mobile as well as desktopWho this book is for This book is an entry-level .NET MAUI book for mobile developers interested in cross-platform application development with working experience of the .NET Core framework, as well as fresh or junior engineers who've just begun their career in mobile app development. Native application developers (desktop) or Xamarin developers who want to migrate to .NET MAUI will also benefit from this book. Basic knowledge of modern object-oriented programming language, such as C#, Java or Kotlin, is assumed.

Learn how to use C# 11 to build apps for any platform, from the ground up KEY FEATURES ● Discover the latest C# 11 features and improvements. ● Master C# application development in Visual Studio 2022 with engaging and relatable examples. ● Learn how to test and deploy C# applications with ease. DESCRIPTION C# 11 is the latest version of C#, a popular programming language for building cloud, web, and desktop applications. It is a powerful and versatile language that can create a wide range of applications, from simple command-line tools to complex enterprise systems. This book teaches you how to use C# 11, the latest version of C#, to build real-world applications. It introduces the new language features in C# 11, such as global using directives, file-scoped namespaces, and top-level statements. Then, it shows you how to use these features to write code that is more concise and expressive. Next, the book teaches you how to build various applications using C# 11, including web apps, mobile apps, desktop apps, and machine learning models. You'll learn to use ASP.NET Core, gRPC, Blazor, Angular, WPF, WinUI 3, .NET MAUI, and ML.NET. Throughout the book, you'll also learn the best practices for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable codes. By the end of the book, you will have a deep understanding of C# 11 and how to use it to build a wide range of cloud, web, and desktop applications. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get an overview of the new language enhancements in C# 11. ● Create simple applications from start to finish using a built-in project template step-by-step. ● Learn related concepts, and be aware of the nuances, pitfalls, and workarounds while creating each application. ● Reflect on the testing and deployment strategies for each application type. ● Challenge yourself to think deeper and learn more with end-of-chapter exercises. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for experienced C# programmers who want to learn about the latest enhancements to the language, project types, tools, technologies, and design approaches. The book assumes readers are familiar with C# and can build applications using the .NET Platform in Visual Studio. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. New Features in C# 11 2. ASP.NET Core Web App 3. ASP.NET Core Web API 4. gRPC Service 5. Blazor WebAssembly 6. SPA with Angular 7. WPF Application 8. WinUI 3 9. .NET MAUI 10. ML.NET

Build cross-platform apps with .NET MAUI! This exciting new technology helps you create mobile and desktop apps using a common set of .NET tools. In .NET MAUI in Action you will learn how to: Set up your environment for cross-platform development Write an interactive UI in XAML using out-of-the-box controls Apply the MVVM pattern to build maintainable code Extend your control library with custom controls Structure your app using common navigation paradigms Use common device features like GPS Use DevOps tools to automate deployment and testing .NET MAUI in Action shows you how you can use the cutting-edge MAUI framework to write apps that will run on Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS platforms using your existing .NET development skills. This book reveals essential MAUI development techniques through hands-on example applications in every chapter. You’ll learn cross-platform development quickly as you start building your own rich apps, from to-do list apps, to a movie recommender app, and eventually a full-stack solution using enterprise architecture patterns. You’ll also learn how to use GitHub Actions to deploy robust, testable, and maintainable apps; and how to deliver a consistent look and feel across platforms. Throughout, you’ll use the built-in controls of .NET MAUI and learn how to develop your own custom solutions. Foreword by Kym Phillpotts. About the technology Write your app once and deploy it on mobile, desktop, web, and cloud with .NET MAUI. This powerful multi-platform App UI framework saves time and money by eliminating tedious platform-specific rewrites. You just define your project in straightforward XAML markup and C#, and MAUI generates the native applications for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. About the book .NET MAUI in Action teaches you how to build cross-platform applications using the .NET MAUI framework. You’ll explore compelling examples while you work your way up from “Aloha World” to a full-stack enterprise solution. Along the way, you’ll master the MVVM pattern and other essentials of mobile UI development. This practical book is perfect for .NET developers who have never created mobile apps. What's inside Write interactive UIs in XAML using out-of-the-box controls Extend your control library with custom controls Use common device features like GPS Automate deployment and testing About the reader For experienced .NET developers. No iOS or Android experience required. About the author Matt Goldman is a Solution Architect at SSW, a regular speaker at user groups and conferences, and maintains open source libraries for use in .NET MAUI apps. Table of Contents PART 1 - INTRODUCING .NET MAUI 1 Introducing .NET MAUI 2 Building a .NET MAUI app 3 Making .NET MAUI apps interactive PART 2 - VIEWS, LAYOUTS, AND CONTROLS 4 Controls 5 Layouts 6 Advanced layout concepts 7 Pages and navigation PART 3 - ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS AND PRACTICES 8 Enterprise app development 9 The MVVM Pattern 10 Styles, themes, and multiplatform layouts 11 Beyond the basics: Custom controls 12 Deploying apps to production with GitHub Actions

Welcome to .NET 6, Microsoft’s unified framework that converges the best of the modern and traditional .NET Framework. This book will introduce you to the new aspects of Microsoft’s fully supported .NET 6 Framework and will teach you how to get the most out of it. You will learn about the progress to one unified .NET, including MAUI and the revival of desktop development. You will dive into Roslyn, Blazor, CLI, Containers, Cloud, and much more, using a “framework first” learning approach. You will begin by learning what each tool is, its practical uses, and how to apply it and then you will try it out on your own for learning reinforcement. And, of course, there will be plenty of code samples using C# 10. Introducing .NET 6 is aimed at .NET developers, both junior developers and those coming from the .NET framework, who want to understand everything the modern framework has to offer, besides the obvious programming languages. While you will still see a lot of fabulous C# 10 throughout the book, the focus of this learning is all about .NET and its tooling. What You Will Learn Become a more versatile developer by knowing the variety of options available to you in the .NET 6 framework and its powerful tooling Know the different front-end frameworks .NET offers, such as UWP, WPF, and WinForms, and how they stack up to each other Understand the different communication protocols, such as REST and gRPC, for your back-end services Discover the secrets of cloud-native development, such as serverless computing with Azure Functions and deploying containers to Azure Container Services Master the command line, take your skill set to the cloud, and containerize your .NET 6 app Who This Book Is For Both students and more experienced developers, C# developers who want to learn more about the framework they use, developers who want to be more productive by diving deeper into the tooling that .NET 6 brings to the fold, developers who need to make technical decisions. A working knowledge of C# is recommended to follow the examples used in the book.

Publisher’s Note: Microsoft stopped supporting .NET 5 in May 2022. The newer 8th edition of the book is available that covers .NET 8 (end-of-life November 2026) with C# 12 and EF Core 8. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Explore the newest additions to C# 9, the .NET 5 class library, Entity Framework Core and Blazor Strengthen your command of ASP.NET Core 5.0 and create professional websites and services Build cross-platform apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Book DescriptionIn C# 9 and .NET 5 – Modern Cross-Platform Development, Fifth Edition, expert teacher Mark J. Price gives you everything you need to start programming C# applications. This latest edition uses the popular Visual Studio Code editor to work across all major operating systems. It is fully updated and expanded with a new chapter on the Microsoft Blazor framework. The book’s first part teaches the fundamentals of C#, including object-oriented programming and new C# 9 features such as top-level programs, target-typed new object instantiation, and immutable types using the record keyword. Part 2 covers the .NET APIs, for performing tasks like managing and querying data, monitoring and improving performance, and working with the file system, async streams, serialization, and encryption. Part 3 provides examples of cross-platform apps you can build and deploy, such as websites and services using ASP.NET Core or mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. The best type of application for learning the C# language constructs and many of the .NET libraries is one that does not distract with unnecessary application code. For that reason, the C# and .NET topics covered in Chapters 1 to 13 feature console applications. In Chapters 14 to 20, having mastered the basics of the language and libraries, you will build practical applications using ASP.NET Core, Model-View-Controller (MVC), and Blazor. By the end of the book, you will have acquired the understanding and skills you need to use C# 9 and .NET 5 to create websites, services, and mobile apps.What you will learn Build your own types with object-oriented programming Query and manipulate data using LINQ Build websites and services using ASP.NET Core 5 Create intelligent apps using machine learning Use Entity Framework Core and work with relational databases Discover Windows app development using the Universal Windows Platform and XAML Build rich web experiences using the Blazor framework Build mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin.Forms Who this book is forThis book is best for C# and .NET beginners, or programmers who have worked with C# in the past but feel left behind by the changes in the past few years. This book doesn’t expect you to have any C# or .NET experience; however, you should have a general understanding of programming. Students and professionals with a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) background can certainly benefit from this book.

Welcome to .NET 6, Microsoft's unified framework that converges the best of the modern and traditional .NET Framework. This book will introduce you to the new aspects of Microsoft's fully supported .NET 6 Framework and will teach you how to get the most out of it. You will learn about the progress to one unified .NET, including MAUI and the revival of desktop development. You will dive into Roslyn, Blazor, CLI, Containers, Cloud, and much more, using a "framework first" learning approach. You will begin by learning what each tool is, its practical uses, and how to apply it and then you will try it out on your own for learning reinforcement. And, of course, there will be plenty of code samples using C# 10. Introducing .NET 6 is aimed at .NET developers, both junior developers and those coming from the .NET framework, who want to understand everything the modern framework has to offer, besides the obvious programming languages. While you will still see a lot of fabulous C# 10 throughout the book, the focus of this learning is all about .NET and its tooling. What You Will Learn Become a more versatile developer by knowing the variety of options available to you in the .NET 6 framework and its powerful tooling Know the different front-end frameworks .NET offers, such as UWP, WPF, and WinForms, and how they stack up to each other Understand the different communication protocols, such as REST and gRPC, for your back-end services Discover the secrets of cloud-native development, such as serverless computing with Azure Functions and deploying Master the command line, take your skill set to the cloud, and containerize your .NET 6 app This book is for students and developers, C# developers who want to learn more about the framework, developers who want to be more productive by diving deeper into the tooling that .NET 6 brings to the fold, and those who need to make technical decisions. A working knowledge of C# is recommended to follow the examples used in the book. Nico Vermeir is an Microsoft MVP in the field of Windows development. He works as a Solution Architect at Inetum-Realdolmen Belgium and spends a lot of time keeping up with the rapidly changing world of technology. He loves talking about and using the newest and experimental technologies in the .NET stack. Nico founded MADN, a user group focusing on front end development in .NET. He regularly presents on the topic of .NET.

Harness the powerful features of .NET MAUI, the evolution of Xamarin.Forms, to create multi-platform app projects using location services, the weather API, machine learning, and much more Key Features Leverage .NET MAUI through real-world projects, from weather apps to real-time multiplayer games with SignalR and Azure Functions Explore the essential features of .NET MAUI such as Shell, CollectionView, and CarouselView Go beyond the basics with advanced topics like machine learning using TensorFlow and ML.NET Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThis third edition of .NET MAUI Projects explores the features of .NET MAUI, a lightweight multi-platform development toolkit for building apps with a rich user interface. Updated to cover the latest features of .NET MAUI, including CollectionView and Shell, this book delves into concepts such as machine learning and cloud services. Starting with an overview of .NET Core and how it works, this book shares tips for choosing the right development environment for planning multi-platform apps. You'll then build your first .NET MAUI app and advance to learning how to use Shell to implement app architecture. Progressing in complexity, the projects guide you through creating apps, ranging from a location tracker and weather map to machine learning and multiplayer games. Further, the book will take you through modern mobile development frameworks such as SQLite, .NET Core, and ML.NET, empowering you to customize your apps for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS platforms for native-like performance. Engaging examples are woven throughout the book so you can grasp essential concepts by writing code rather than extensive theory. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to develop your own native apps using .NET MAUI and associated technologies such as .NET Core, Visual Studio 2022, and C#.What you will learn Set up .NET MAUI to build native apps for multiple platforms using its single project capabilities Understand the core aspects of developing a mobile app, such as layout, UX, and rendering Use custom handlers for platform-specific access Discover how to create custom layouts for your apps with .NET MAUI Shell Implement serverless services in your .NET MAUI apps using Azure SignalR Create a .NET MAUI Blazor application leveraging the power of web technologies Build and train machine learning models using ML.NET and Azure Cognitive Services Who this book is for This book is for C# and .NET developers who want to learn .NET MAUI and get started with native .NET Core mobile application development from the ground up. Working knowledge of Visual Studio and C# will help you to get the most out of this book.