Developing cross-platform apps with c# using Xamarin Course Overview

To ensure you have a solid foundation for successfully undertaking the "Developing Cross-Platform Apps with C# using Xamarin" course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) in any language (preferably C#).
• Knowledge of C# syntax and basic language features.
• An understanding of the .NET framework is helpful but not essential.
• Experience with Visual Studio or similar integrated development environments (IDEs).
• Basic knowledge of mobile computing concepts and the differences between mobile and desktop applications.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new development environments and tools.

Remember, while prior experience with mobile development is beneficial, it is not strictly necessary. The course is designed to guide you through the fundamentals of Xamarin and cross-platform development. Your enthusiasm for learning and willingness to practice the concepts taught will greatly contribute to your success in the course.

Target Audience for Developing cross-platform apps with c# using Xamarin

Develop a competitive edge in mobile app development with our Xamarin course, tailored for experienced C# developers and IT professionals.

• C# Developers seeking to expand their skillset into mobile app development
• .NET Developers looking to build cross-platform applications
• Software Engineers interested in leveraging existing C# skills for mobile development
• Mobile App Developers aiming to create apps for both Android and iOS platforms
• IT Professionals who want to understand and implement the Xamarin framework
• Application Developers who wish to adopt the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern for app design
• Technical Project Managers overseeing mobile development projects
• UI/UX Designers collaborating with development teams on Xamarin projects
• Software Architects designing cross-platform solutions with Xamarin
• Quality Assurance Testers involved in the testing of Xamarin applications
• IT Consultants providing strategic advice on mobile app development tools and best practices

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Developing cross-platform apps with c# using Xamarin?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

This course is designed to enable you to build robust cross-platform mobile applications using Xamarin and C#. You'll learn from fundamental C# concepts to advanced Xamarin.Forms techniques.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand C# fundamentals including value/reference types, encapsulation, and properties.
• Apply SOLID principles, inheritance, polymorphism, and interface-based design for maintainable code.
• Utilize dependency injection and inversion of control for decoupling and easier testing.
• Leverage generics, delegates, and lambda expressions to write flexible and reusable code.
• Implement asynchronous programming with tasks to enhance app responsiveness.
• Recognize and apply common design patterns to solve mobile development challenges.
• Gain a foundational understanding of Xamarin, its history, architecture, and how it integrates with native platforms.
• Develop Android and iOS user interfaces using Xamarin.Android and Xamarin.iOS, harnessing layouts, views, and controls specific to each platform.
• Share code effectively across platforms with shared projects, portable class libraries, and MVVM frameworks like MVVM Light and MVVMCross.
• Prepare and deploy applications to the Android Play Store and iOS App Store, understanding the full app lifecycle management.