By completing this course, learners will:

• Set up and configure Xamarin projects.

• Build cross-platform apps with C# and Xamarin.Forms.

• Use layouts, controls, and styles in shared UI.

• Access device APIs (camera, GPS, notifications).

• Integrate APIs, authentication, and storage.

• Publish apps to Google Play and Apple App Store.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Xamarin

• What is Xamarin?

• Xamarin vs .NET MAUI vs native development

• Setting up Visual Studio and SDKs

Module 2: Xamarin Project Structure

• Xamarin.iOS and Xamarin.Android projects

• Shared code and platform-specific code

• Xamarin.Forms overview

Module 3: Building UIs with Xamarin.Forms

• Pages, layouts, and controls

• Data binding with MVVM

• Styling and theming

• Creating responsive UIs

Module 4: Accessing Device Features

• Camera, GPS, and sensors

• Notifications and permissions

• Secure storage and file system

• Using Xamarin.Essentials

Module 5: Data & Backend Integration

• REST APIs with HttpClient

• Authentication flows

• Local databases with SQLite

• Cloud integration with Azure and Firebase

Module 6: Testing & Debugging

• Debugging Xamarin apps

• Unit and UI testing

• Hot reload in Xamarin.Forms

• Performance profiling

Module 7: Deployment

• Building APKs and AABs for Android

• Deploying iOS apps to TestFlight/App Store

• Store requirements and certificates

• CI/CD pipelines for Xamarin apps

Module 8: Real-World Projects

• To-do app with cloud sync

• Weather app with geolocation and API integration

• Fitness tracker with sensors and notifications

• E-commerce app with SQLite + REST API

Module 9: Best Practices & Migration

• Clean architecture and MVVM in Xamarin

• Performance optimization techniques

• Migrating from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI

• The future of cross-platform .NET development

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating their expertise in Xamarin and mobile app development. This certification demonstrates readiness for roles in mobile development and full-stack engineering.

Xamarin skills prepare learners for roles such as:

• Mobile App Developer (.NET-based)

• Cross-Platform Developer (iOS + Android)

• Full-Stack Engineer (with .NET backend + Xamarin frontend)

• Enterprise App Developer (Microsoft ecosystem)

• Software Engineer (hybrid app solutions)

Xamarin is widely used in enterprise applications and Microsoft-focused organizations, though newer projects are increasingly migrating toward .NET MAUI.

1. What is Xamarin?
A cross-platform framework for building native iOS and Android apps with C# and .NET.

2. What is Xamarin.Forms?
A UI framework that allows developers to build shared UIs for iOS and Android using XAML.

3. How does Xamarin differ from .NET MAUI?
Xamarin has separate projects per platform, while MAUI unifies them into a single project with modern tooling.

4. What programming languages are used in Xamarin?
C# for business logic and XAML for UI design in Xamarin.Forms.

5. What is Xamarin.Essentials?
A library providing cross-platform APIs for device features like camera, GPS, storage, and sensors.

6. Can Xamarin access native APIs?
Yes, through Xamarin.iOS, Xamarin.Android, or custom bindings.

7. What databases can Xamarin apps use?
SQLite, Entity Framework Core, and cloud-based databases (Azure, Firebase).

8. What are the benefits of Xamarin?

• Shared codebase

• Native performance

• Access to device APIs

• Strong Microsoft ecosystem integration

9. What are challenges with Xamarin?

• Larger app size compared to native apps

• Slower UI rendering in some cases

• Learning curve for platform-specific customization

10. Where is Xamarin being adopted?
By enterprises and developers in the Microsoft ecosystem, though many are transitioning to .NET MAUI.