In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss the migration experiences from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI. They highlight the opportunity for architectural improvements during the migration process, such as cleaning up code and removing static untestable components. They also explain the evolution of Xamarin.Forms into .NET MAUI and the introduction of handlers. The benefits of the single project structure and the ease of migrating third-party libraries are discussed. The conversation also covers the customization of entry handlers and the migration of resources, including images and fonts. This conversation covers various challenges and solutions related to image management, including the use of vectors, app icons, and splash screens. It also discusses the migration process from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, highlighting the importance of a methodical approach. The conversation concludes with a recommendation for the Maui Community Toolkit as a valuable resource for developers.

Takeaways

Migrating from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI provides an opportunity to improve the architecture of the app.
The introduction of handlers in .NET MAUI allows for cleaner and more testable code.
The single project structure in .NET MAUI simplifies the development process and improves compile times.
Migrating third-party libraries may require finding alternatives or porting them to .NET MAUI.
Customizing entry handlers and migrating resources, such as images and fonts, can be done more easily in .NET MAUI. Image management in mobile app development can be challenging, especially when dealing with different resolutions and densities.
Using vectors can simplify image management by allowing for easy scaling to different sizes.
App icons and splash screens can be generated automatically in .NET MAUI, reducing the manual effort required.
When migrating from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, it is important to approach the process methodically, starting with dependencies and gradually bringing over pages and components.

People

Hosts: Jon Dick, Allan Ritchie

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Migration Experiences
01:11 Opportunity for Architectural Improvements
03:16 Evolution of Xamarin.Forms to Maui
06:27 Architecture of Maui Handlers
09:30 Benefits of Single Project Structure
13:56 Migration of Third-Party Libraries
18:13 Handling Dependency Service and Renderers
25:09 Porting Plugins and Controls
32:48 Customizing Entry Handlers
35:45 Migration of Resources
37:23 Image Management Challenges
39:25 Building a Solution: Resize-itizer
41:03 Vector Images in Maui
44:05 App Icons and Splash Screens
46:38 Migrating Resources to Maui
49:35 Font Handling in Maui
51:37 Replacing Frames with Borders
53:10 Avoiding Tap Gesture Issues with Stack Layouts
55:12 Namespace Changes in XAML
56:45 Methodical Migration Process
59:28 Package of the Week: Maui Community Toolkit

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