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.NET MAUI – Enable Debugger-Detached XAML Live Preview in Visual Studio 2022

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Nov 13, 2024
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Not confined to .NET MAUI, the XAML Live Preview functions as an invaluable tool for inspecting the UI and its associated properties in XAML apps overall.

However, it is imperative that the app be connected to the debugger, is it not? Yes, that is prior to the intro of the debugger-detached XAML Live Preview in VS2022, v17.13 Preview 1.0.

Yesterday, during the .NET MAUI session at .NET Conf 2024 (YouTube clip linked), David and Rachel provided an insightful overview of its functionality.

To know about this virtual event, consult this .NET Conf 2024 article and this detailed article outlining the comprehensive features of .NET MAUI 9.

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.NET MAUI: Managing Query Parameters with Shell Navigation

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Nov 12, 2024

This is an article in the Developer Tips series, which offers concise hints to enhance productivity. You can access all the articles in this series here.

The Shell feature in .NET MAUI is extensive, offering numerous capabilities. This article will focus on managing query parameters within shell navigation in .NET MAUI.

Incorporating query parameters during navigation is paramount in real-world apps, as they enable the transfer of data in scenarios such as transitioning from a list page to a details page, thereby preserving the contextual relevance.

The GoToAsync() method serves as the comprehensive solution for all your navigation needs in Shell and is overloaded to cater various requirements.

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MVVM Toolkit v8.4: Custom Access Modifiers for Partial Properties – How To

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Nov 8, 2024
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MVVM Toolkit - Support for Partial Properties with Custom Access Modifier

This article is part of the MVVM – Made Easy series, with a focus on the initial preview release of v8.4 of the CommunityToolkit.Mvvm (aka Microsoft MVVM Toolkit) NuGet package, which includes support for Partial Properties.

Update as of Dec 2024: The v8.4 stable release is now available. For further details, please refer to this blog post.

Here are the links to other articles in this series.

Support for Partial Properties is one of most sought after features in the MVVM toolkit as it allows to define custom access modifier for property accessors and makes code more readable. The need for an analyzer to track the usage of a field instead of a (generated) property is no longer necessary.

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Getting Started with Syncfusion’s .NET MAUI Toolkit

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Oct 23, 2024

Syncfusion.Maui.Toolkit NuGet package - A collection of free and open-source .NET MAUI controls

Yesterday, Syncfusion, a prominent vendor of software components, announced its dedication to contributing to .NET MAUI and the release of the initial set of free and open-source controls for .NET MAUI, which is now available as a NuGet package titled Syncfusion.Maui.Toolkit.

Microsoft has gladly welcomed Syncfusion’s open-source contributions, a gesture seen as a positive step for .NET MAUI confirming the ongoing commitment to the cross-platform framework.

Syncfusion is utilizing its proficiency in developing software components to collaborate with Microsoft, with the objective of significantly enhancing .NET MAUI. Their team is already making a noteworthy impact.

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Exploring .NET MAUI 9: HybridWebView Features

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Oct 4, 2024
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.NET MAUI 9 is the next major version of the cross-platform application UI framework. An article detailing the significant features of this version has already been published and can be accessed here.

This release features two prominent enhancements:

HybridWebView
TitleBar for Windows

The TitleBar support for MacCatalyst is in progress. Track here.

This article will delve into the details of HybridWebView.

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CommunityToolkit.Mvvm: Resolving Windows 10 MVVM Project Build Issues

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Oct 2, 2024

Undoubtedly, CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, aka Microsoft MVVM Toolkit, has recently become one of the most popular NuGet packages among MVVM developers.

It effectively abstracts away the boilerplate code, enabling developers to concentrate exclusively on the task.

However, after the release of package version 8.3 and later, while building the project referencing this Toolkit has encountered failures, accompanied by perplexing error messages like System.TypeInitializationException or Found conflicts between different versions of 'WinRT.Runtime' that could not be resolved. when targeting the Windows 10 platform.

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.NET MAUI 8 Supports Apple Xcode 16: How to Update

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Oct 1, 2024
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Following its annual release cadence, Apple formally announced its updated hardware and software during the Apple Event in early September.

iOS and iPadOS have been upgraded to v18, while macOS has been elevated to v15, codenamed Sequoia. Additionally, the dev tool Apple Xcode has been updated to v16.

Regardless of the development framework, apps submitted to the App Store must always target the most recent iOS SDK. Therefore, support for the latest version of Xcode is crucial.

.NET MAUI has announced its support for Apple Xcode 16 in the stable channel of .NET 8 SDK. More details here.

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Explore the .NET MAUI 9 Release Enhancements in September Community Standup

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Sep 5, 2024

This September, the .NET MAUI monthly community standup discusses the.NET MAUI 9 release enhancements. The HybridWebView and amazing TitleBar for Windows are just the tip of the iceberg.

Remember to join live on Thu, Sep 5 at 17:30 UTC. Click the link to access the timing in your local or preferred time zone. Note, that it’s half an hour behind the usual schedule.

Update: The community links for this month’s standup are here.

Happy coding. Stay connected as we continue to learn and share the experiences from this exciting journey of being a .NET developer.

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Elevating .NET MAUI Item Templates: Simplified Namespace Resolution in Latest Release

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Aug 9, 2024
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Back in February, an article was published on the efficient utilization of Item Templates through the use of script automation. The article, titled .NET MAUI – Item Templates – Made Easy on CLI and VS Code, provides a detailed focus on this topic.

That article addressed two issues:

Better namespace resolution
Do more with fewer keystrokes

Now, the namespace resolution issue has been partially supported within the .NET SDK, eliminating the requirement for additional script files. A PR was submitted to the .NET Templating source repository, underwent review, and was subsequently merged into the main branch. This enhancement was then included in the release of .NET 9 Preview 6.

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Enhance Gesture Binding with the Shared Toolkit

Post author By Vijay Anand E G
Post date Jun 7, 2024
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The year 2024 began with an article outlining the improvements in the Shared Toolkit through the optimization of specifying the Binding as a LINQ expression, without requiring an additional getter or setter.

Mainly, the Binding expression is statically typed, providing better control by aiding in identifying errors during compilation. Furthermore, it preserves the default binding behavior of the View, such as the two-way binding in the case of Entry, enabling editing. This behavior can be modified using the BindingMode parameter.

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