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<\/p>\nLearn about new, exciting releases and tools to help jumpstart your next mobile development project by networking with your local community. You too could get all the latest updates about Xamarin and .NET related technologies. Below are just a few of the events happening this month, including details of the Microsoft Build 2019 Viewing Parties! <\/p>\n
A full list of developer engagements can be found through our Community page<\/a>. There you will find new Meetups, links to Github and StackOverflow, as well as the developer Twitter, Gitter, and Facebook pages. As always, we encourage you to tweet @XamarinEvents<\/a> to promote your upcoming Xamarin and .NET related events.<\/p>\n The .NET ecosystem is continuously growing and empowering developers to create amazing applications. Join us as we take a look at the APIs, the tooling, and some of the interesting projects being created in the .NET ecosystem.<\/p>\n The Xamarin Show is all about native cross-platform mobile development for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows with Xamarin. Join your host James Montemagno and his guests as they discuss building mobiles apps, integrating SDKs, extending mobile apps, and the latest Xamarin news. They also cover awesome apps mobile developers are building, and so much more.<\/p>\n Join us for special Microsoft events, training opportunities, and talk shows with some of the folks that build the Microsoft tools and frameworks. We’ll also host channels from technical community members that we know you’ll find interesting.<\/p>\n Meetups are a great and fun way of meeting other like-minded developers, and joining one couldn\u2019t be easier. Learn tricks & tips, discover the latest Xamarin and .NET have to offer or come just to be inspired.<\/p>\n The .NET Foundation is an independent organization to foster open development and collaboration around the .NET ecosystem. It serves as a forum for the community and commercial developers alike to broaden and strengthen the future of the .NET ecosystem. By promoting openness and community participation to encourage innovation it allows our entire community to be more involved. The foundation participates heavily across a variety of activities such as event sponsorships and speaker grants. They also assist with outreach and evangelism, providing technical support services, and expanding project onboarding and mentoring.<\/p>\n Join the .NET Foundation Meetup Pro Account and get support for your user group to:<\/p>\nMobile Developer Events in May:<\/h3>\n
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