James Montemagno

Preparing Apps for Google Play Android 10 Requirements

July 6th, 2020

There are some new requirements coming to Google Play when it comes to publishing your apps. Learn about updating your apps to target Android 10 (API 29).

Xamarin.Forms Shell Quick Tip – Easy Back Navigation

June 26th, 2020

Xamarin.Forms Shell simplifies your application architecture and your navigation! See how easy it is to navigate backwards and pass parameters with some new features recently added.

Xamarin Updates From Microsoft Build 2020

May 19th, 2020

Today kicks of Microsoft Build 2020, a 48-hour digital experience that is completely free for everyone to attend online! The Xamarin and .NET teams have some very exciting announcements, sessions, and interactive experiences throughout the event - so let's dive in!

Shell Quick Tip – Passing Data When Navigating

May 13th, 2020

Xamarin.Forms Shell offers built in route based navigation enabling easy navigation to and from pages in your application. Continue reading for a full walkthrough of how to pass data from one page to another.

Xamarin.Essentials: Now with Permissions, App Theme, & Authentication

April 23rd, 2020

The latest version of Xamarin.Essentials (1.5) is packed full of beautiful native cross-platform APIs including app theme detection, permissions, web authentication, and so much more. Read on for details, samples, and guides to get started today.

.NET Conf – Focus on Xamarin Event Recap

April 14th, 2020

Checkout on-demand videos, code samples, and links from the largest Xamarin virutal event of the year, .NET Conf - Focus on Xamarin. Here is a full recap of every single moment from the event.

Virtual Xamarin and .NET Events in April

April 1st, 2020

Find an awesome virtual Xamarin community user group, live-stream, community stand-up, or binge past events this April. If you are a user group leader we also have great resources to help you start up a virtual event for your user group. Learn more!

.NET Conf: Focus On Xamarin is Next Week!

March 17th, 2020

We are just one week away from the largest Xamarin digital event of the year, .NET Conf: Focus on Xamarin! Join us live on Channel 9, YouTube, & Twitch for a full day of Xamarin awesome!

Every Xamarin.Forms Layout is a Repeater Control

March 4th, 2020

Repeating content and controls has never been easier by leveraging the built in Bindable Layout support in Xamarin.Forms to help create beautiful apps.

Xamarin.Forms & Xamarin.Essentials Go AndroidX

February 21st, 2020

AndroidX is here! Find out our plans for integration into Xamarin.Forms, Xamarin.Essentials, and beyond. Also, if you are a library creator we recommend a migration strategy for you and your users.