description Xamarin (MAUI) Overview
Microsoft's evolution of Xamarin, now incorporating .NET MAUI, allows C# developers to build native cross-platform apps. It is exceptionally strong within the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem, particularly for organizations already invested in C# and the .NET framework. It provides true native rendering on all platforms, making it a reliable choice for corporate environments with existing C# expertise.
help Xamarin (MAUI) FAQ
Is Xamarin still supported by Microsoft?
No. Microsoft ended official support for all Xamarin SDKs, including Xamarin.Forms, on May 1, 2024. Existing apps may still run, but Xamarin no longer receives normal platform support.
Should a new C# app use Xamarin.Forms or .NET MAUI?
New projects should use .NET MAUI, Microsoft's successor to Xamarin.Forms. It lets a C# team target Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows from a shared project structure.
Can an existing Xamarin.Forms project be migrated to .NET MAUI?
Yes. Microsoft provides migration paths from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, while native Xamarin.Android and Xamarin.iOS projects have separate paths toward .NET for Android and .NET for iOS.
Which platforms can .NET MAUI target?
.NET MAUI targets Android, iOS, macOS through Mac Catalyst, and Windows. A shared C# project reduces duplicated UI code, although platform-specific APIs still need platform-specific implementation.
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