Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to get your app out of Visual Studio and in to the hands of your future users.

So you’ve finished developing your amazing Xamarin.Forms app, but how do you go from running it on your own phone to running on thousands - or even millions - of other devices? In this course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, you’ll learn how to get your app out of Visual Studio and in to the hands of your future users. First, you'll discover how to prepare your application for release and how to sign the app on on iOS and Android. Then, you'll learn how to send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices. Then you'll touch on using Apple's TestFlight and Google Play Tracks. Finally, you'll publish worldwide on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, while also learning how to use App Center to automatically build and distribute the app. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to release a Xamarin.Forms app to users on iOS and Android.

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Course Overview

Distributing Applications to Users

Preparing the iOS App for Distribution

Distributing through the Apple App Store

Automating the iOS Deployment with App Center

Preparing the Android App for Distribution

Distributing through the Google Play Store

Automating the Android Deployment with App Center

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Intended for people with intermediate Xamarin.Forms development skills, who want to get their app into the hands of users on iOS and Android

Builds on developers' existing foundation in the Xamarin.Forms app development process

Provides guidance for sending ad hoc releases to testers' devices

Includes coverage of automated deployment with App Center

Assumes students have a working knowledge of Visual Studio and Xamarin.Forms

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications with these activities:

Review Mobile App Development Concepts

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Reinforce foundational knowledge of mobile app development concepts to enhance understanding of Xamarin.Forms

Browse courses on Mobile App Development

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Review object-oriented programming principles
Recall basic data structures and algorithms
Refresh knowledge of cross-platform development tools

Practice Mobile UI Design

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Enhance mobile UI design skills to improve the appearance and user experience of Xamarin.Forms apps

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Review design principles
Use UI design tools and software
Create mockups and prototypes

Xamarin.Forms Tutorials

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Gain hands-on experience and deepen understanding of Xamarin.Forms through guided tutorials

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Follow official Xamarin.Forms tutorials
Complete online courses or workshops on Xamarin.Forms
Create small sample apps to practice implementation

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App Design and Implementation Exercises

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Enhance practical skills by completing exercises focused on app design and implementation

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Design wireframes and UI prototypes
Implement various UI elements and layouts
Handle user input and events
Troubleshoot and debug code

Xamarin.Forms App Development Tutorial

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Reinforce learning and improve communication skills by creating a tutorial on Xamarin.Forms development

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Choose a specific topic or feature of Xamarin.Forms
Research and gather relevant information
Develop a clear and concise tutorial
Share the tutorial on a blog or online forum

Xamarin.Forms App Demo Project

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Showcase skills and solidify learning by creating a complete Xamarin.Forms app demo project

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Design and plan the app's features and functionality
Develop the app using Xamarin.Forms
Deploy the app to a mobile device or emulator
Create a presentation or documentation to showcase the project

Contribute to Xamarin.Forms Open Source Projects

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Gain real-world experience and deepen understanding by contributing to open source Xamarin.Forms projects

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Identify open source Xamarin.Forms projects on platforms like GitHub
Review documentation and codebase
Propose improvements or bug fixes
Submit pull requests and participate in discussions

Mentor Junior Xamarin.Forms Developers

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Share knowledge and strengthen understanding by mentoring junior Xamarin.Forms developers

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Identify opportunities to mentor others
Provide guidance and support
Review code and offer feedback
Facilitate workshops or Q&A sessions

Career center

Learners who complete Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Mobile Application Developer

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to take your app from development to distribution, which is a key step in the development cycle of a mobile application. Once you complete this course, you will be able to prepare your application for release, sign the app on iOS and Android, and send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices. Additionally, you will be able to publish worldwide on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. These skills are essential for any Mobile Application Developer.

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Software Developer

As a Software Developer, you would be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications. The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can assist you in your work by teaching you how to prepare your application for release and how to sign the app on iOS and Android. Furthermore, you will learn how to send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices. These skills would be valuable to you as a Software Developer.

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iOS Developer

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to prepare your iOS app for distribution and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store. Additionally, you will learn how to automate the iOS deployment with App Center. These skills would be valuable to you as an iOS Developer.

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Android Developer

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to prepare your Android app for distribution and how to distribute it through the Google Play Store. Additionally, you will learn how to automate the Android deployment with App Center. These skills would be valuable to you as an Android Developer.

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App Developer

As an App Developer, you would be responsible for the development and maintenance of software applications. The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to sign the app on iOS and Android. Furthermore, you will learn how to send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices. These skills would be valuable to you as an App Developer.

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Mobile Developer

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as a Mobile Developer, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to sign the app on iOS and Android. Furthermore, you will learn how to send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices.

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Software Engineer

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as a Software Engineer, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to sign the app on iOS and Android. Furthermore, you will learn how to send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices.

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Product Manager

As a Product Manager, you would be responsible for the development and launch of software products. The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. These skills would be valuable to you as a Product Manager.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you would be responsible for testing software applications to ensure that they meet the required standards. The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to send ad hoc releases straight to tester's devices. These skills would be valuable to you as a Quality Assurance Analyst.

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Technical Writer

As a Technical Writer, you would be responsible for creating documentation for software products. The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This knowledge would be helpful to you as a Technical Writer.

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Project Manager

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as a Project Manager, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This knowledge may be helpful to you in your work.

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Business Analyst

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as a Business Analyst, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This knowledge may be helpful to you in your work.

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Sales Engineer

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as a Sales Engineer, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This knowledge may be helpful to you in your work.

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Marketing Manager

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as a Marketing Manager, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This knowledge may be helpful to you in your work.

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Account Manager

The course, Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications, may be useful for you in your role as an Account Manager, as it can teach you how to prepare your application for release and how to distribute it through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This knowledge may be helpful to you in your work.

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Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Deploying and Distributing Xamarin.Forms Applications.

Creating Mobile Apps with Xamarin.Forms Preview...

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Provides a comprehensive guide to programming Xamarin.Forms, covering everything from the basics to advanced topics.

Creating Mobile Apps with Xamarin.Forms Preview...

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Building Xamarin.Forms Mobile Apps Using XAML

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Xamarin.Forms, covering the basics of mobile app development, user interface design, data access, and deployment.

Building Xamarin.Forms Mobile Apps Using XAML:...

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Building Xamarin.Forms Mobile Apps Using XAML:...

Kindle Edition

Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0

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Provides a comprehensive overview of C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0, the programming language and framework used to develop Xamarin.Forms applications. It covers the basics of the language, as well as more advanced topics such as asynchronous programming and generics.

Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0

Kindle Edition

IOS Games by Tutorials

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A comprehensive guide to iOS development using Swift 5, covering both the basics and advanced concepts. While this book does not directly cover deployment and distribution, it provides a strong foundation in iOS development, which is essential for understanding the deployment process.

iOS Games by Tutorials: Second Edition: Updated for...

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Windows Runtime via C#

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Provides a deep dive into the Common Language Runtime (CLR), the virtual machine that executes .NET applications. It covers the internals of the CLR, as well as how to use the CLR to improve the performance of your applications.

Windows Runtime via C# (Developer Reference)

Kindle Edition

Android Programming

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Is an overall guide to Android development. It provides introductory walkthroughs of Android development tools and environments, It also includes some information on Google Play Tracks distribution.

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