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Integrated App Hosting Builder Method for .NET MAUI Explained

VijayAnand.MauiToolkit is a toolkit that provides various types and methods to make working with .NET MAUI easier. It’s available as a NuGet package and can be installed using the command below.

dotnet add package VijayAnand.MauiToolkit

The latest addition is the Application, Window, and Page integrated app hosting builder extension method.

Introduction:

From .NET MAUI 9, you need to create your main window to run your app by overriding the CreateWindow() method. Instead of setting the Application’s MainPage, pass the page as a parameter to the constructor of the Window type. Alternatively, set its Page property. This topic has already been covered in detail in an earlier article.

Since the app startup configuration is done in one location, MauiProgram.cs, it’s best to set the main Window while configuring the Application in the UseMauiApp() method. Thus the inherited App type acts as a container for global resources. It also handles app events like Start, Sleep, and Resume.

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What’s New in .NET MAUI 10: Global and Implicit Namespaces for XAML

.NET MAUI 10 is the fifth major release of .NET MAUI, a cross-platform framework for building mobile and desktop apps.

It’s slated for a GA release during the .NET Conf, an annual virtual developer event, scheduled from Nov 11-13, 2025.

It’s packed with many quality of life improvements. The Global and Implicit Namespace for XAML feature is the pick of the lot.

To learn about the key features of .NET MAUI 10, check out this Overview article.

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What’s New in .NET MAUI 10 – A Comprehensive Overview

.NET 10, the next major version of .NET, will follow the annual release cadence. It is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, set to launch during .NET Conf, an annual virtual developer event, scheduled from Nov 11-13, 2025. Support will last for 3 years from release.

This release is packed with a broad set of features. The theme is enhanced security, performance, diagnostics, and developer productivity.

Consult these articles on .NET 10 and C# 14 features:

The STS support policy has recently changed: from .NET 9 onwards, support will last for 2 years instead of 18 months. Support for both .NET 8 LTS and .NET 9 STS will continue until Nov 2026. Full details here.

It’s to be noted that .NET MAUI does not have concept of STS/LTS. Each major version is supported for 18 months after its release, so support for .NET MAUI 9 will be available only till mid-May, 2026. The official support policy is here.

To know more about the key features of .NET MAUI 9, consult this overview article.

Key Features:

In this article, we’ll explore the high-level features of .NET MAUI 10.

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Join the .NET MAUI Community Standup – Kickoff 2025 in Style

First and foremost, wishing you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2025.

This January, join David and Rachel as they commence the year 2025 by discussing the latest advancements in the world of .NET MAUI during the monthly community standup.

The Community Standup is a live event on the official .NET YouTube channel, hosted by the core framework team. It provides valuable insights and exciting announcements. For .NET MAUI, it usually happens on the first Thursday of each month. This time is an exception, occurring on the second Thursday, which is tomorrow (Jan 9).

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Join the December Community Standup: Explore What’s New in .NET MAUI 9

This December, join David, Rachel, and guests as they wrap the year 2024 by discussing the most recent advancements in the world of .NET MAUI during the monthly community standup following the release of .NET MAUI 9, the recently released major version of the cross-platform App UI framework.

Consult this Comprehensive Overview article to know more about What’s New in .NET MAUI 9.

The Community Standup is a live event on the official .NET YouTube channel, hosted by the core framework team. It provides valuable insights and exciting announcements. For .NET MAUI, it usually happens on the first Thursday of each month.

Remember to join live on Thu, Dec 5 at 18:00 UTCClick the link to access the timing in your local or preferred time zone. Note, that it’s an hour behind its usual schedule (Daylight Saving).

The community links for this month’s standup will be updated here.

Wishing you all a happy, prosperous, and healthy new year 2025 in advance.

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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What’s New in .NET MAUI 9 – Window TitleBar

Window TitleBar is one of the two prominent enhancements in .NET MAUI 9, the recently released major version of the cross-platform App UI framework.

The other new feature is HybridWebView, consult this article titled Exploring .NET MAUI 9 – HybridWebView to delve into the details of this new control.

An article that comprehensively outlines the significant features of this version has already been published and is accessible here.

The Window type defines two properties – Page and TitleBar.

Page:

In .NET MAUI 9, the MainPage property of the Application class is now obsolete, replaced by the Page property of the Window class to accommodate this new TitleBar feature for the Desktop (Windows and Mac Catalyst). To know more about this MainPage change, refer to this article.

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Join the .NET MAUI Community Standup This November

This November, join David, Rachel, and a special guest (probably Stephan Arnas) as they discuss the latest developments in the realm of .NET MAUI during the monthly community standup preceding .NET Conf 2024 next week.

Consult the article titled Getting Started with Syncfusion’s .NET MAUI Toolkit to start using this free and open-source toolkit, with support within the All-in-One MAUI Templates for the initial setup.

The exciting news is that the second set of 5 controls is nearing its release.

  • Button
  • Bottom Sheet
  • Calendar
  • Numeric Entry
  • Numeric Up Down

Remember to join live on Thu, Nov 7 at 18:00 UTCClick the link to access the timing in your local or preferred time zone. Note, that it’s an hour behind its usual schedule.

Update: The community links for this month’s standup will be updated 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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Transitioning from Application’s MainPage to Window’s Page in .NET MAUI 9

This article analyzes a significant change introduced in .NET MAUI 9, specifically the deprecation of the Application’s MainPage property, which has been replaced by the Window’s Page property.

An article has already been published detailing the comprehensive features of .NET MAUI 9.

The MainPage has existed since the inception of Xamarin.Forms, at which time it functioned as a single-window UI framework.

Nevertheless, the design of .NET MAUI incorporates the concept of a Window to effectively support Desktop form factors, including WinUI and Mac Catalyst.

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Exploring .NET MAUI 9: HybridWebView Features

.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:

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

This article will delve into the details of HybridWebView.

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Join the October .NET MAUI Community Standup

This October, join David and Rachel as they discuss the latest developments in the realm of .NET MAUI during the monthly community standup.

Remember to join live on Thu, Oct 3 at 17:00 UTCClick the link to access the timing in your local or preferred time zone. Note, that it’s back to its usual schedule.

Update: The community links for this month’s standup will be updated here.

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