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Converting A Xamarin App To .NET MAUI

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Converting a Xamarin app to .

NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) involves several


steps. .NET MAUI is the evolution of Xamarin.Forms and offers a single project
structure for building applications for multiple platforms (Android, iOS, macOS,
and Windows). Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Step 1: Install .NET 6 SDK and .NET MAUI


First, ensure you have .NET 6 SDK and .NET MAUI installed. You can download and
install the .NET 6 SDK from the .NET download page. Follow the instructions for
your operating system.

To install .NET MAUI, you need to install Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.1 or
later) with the MAUI workload. Make sure to select ".NET Multi-platform App UI
development" during the installation.

Step 2: Create a New .NET MAUI Project


Open Visual Studio 2022 and create a new .NET MAUI project:

Go to File > New > Project.


Select .NET MAUI App and click Next.
Provide a name and location for your project and click Create.
This will create a new .NET MAUI project with the necessary project structure.

Step 3: Migrate Your Xamarin Project Files


Now, you'll need to migrate your Xamarin project files to the new .NET MAUI project
structure.

Project File (.csproj)


Open your Xamarin project's .csproj file and your new .NET MAUI project's .csproj
file. You'll notice some differences. Update the .NET MAUI project file with your
Xamarin project's dependencies and other necessary configurations.

For example, add your NuGet packages:

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<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="Newtonsoft.Json" Version="13.0.1" />
<!-- Add other necessary NuGet packages -->
</ItemGroup>
Code Files
Copy your code files (such as .cs, .xaml, .axml, etc.) from your Xamarin project to
the appropriate locations in the .NET MAUI project. You might need to adjust
namespaces and other references to match the new project structure.

Step 4: Update Namespaces and Usings


.NET MAUI uses different namespaces than Xamarin. You'll need to update your
namespaces and using statements in your code files. For example:

Xamarin.Forms becomes Microsoft.Maui.Controls.


Xamarin.Essentials becomes Microsoft.Maui.Essentials.
Search and replace these namespaces in your code files.

Step 5: Update Platform-Specific Code


.NET MAUI handles platform-specific code differently. In your Xamarin project, you
might have platform-specific code in separate projects (e.g., Android, iOS).
In .NET MAUI, this code goes into the Platforms folder within the single project.

Move your platform-specific code to the appropriate platform folders within the
Platforms directory and update any platform-specific references.
Step 6: Update Resource Files
Resource files such as images, fonts, and other assets need to be moved to the .NET
MAUI project and referenced appropriately. .NET MAUI uses a centralized Resources
folder for all platform resources.

For example, move your images to the Resources/Images folder and update the image
references in your code and XAML files.

Step 7: Update XAML Files


XAML files in .NET MAUI might require some adjustments, especially if you used
custom renderers or platform-specific elements in Xamarin. Update these XAML files
to be compatible with .NET MAUI.

Step 8: Test and Debug


Once you've migrated your code and updated your project structure, test and debug
your application thoroughly on all target platforms. Ensure that all functionality
works as expected and fix any issues that arise.

Step 9: Update Build and Deployment Settings


Update your build and deployment settings in Visual Studio to match the
requirements of your .NET MAUI project. This includes setting up any necessary
signing, provisioning profiles, and other platform-specific configurations.

Step 10: Refactor and Optimize


Finally, refactor and optimize your code to take full advantage of .NET MAUI's
features and capabilities. This might include using new controls, layouts, and
performance improvements offered by .NET MAUI.

By following these steps, you can convert your Xamarin app to .NET MAUI and take
advantage of the latest features and improvements in the .NET ecosystem.

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