Building Cross-platform Mobile Apps in C# with Xamarin and Azure from Pluralsight

Use your C# skills to build a cross-platform mobile application and a cloud-hosted back-end. You will learn how to use Xamarin and Azure together to quickly build a rich application with login, push notifications, and a lot of code reuse.

Building mobile applications for multiple platforms is challenging. Fortunately, Xamarin and Azure Mobile Apps make it much easier and you get to leverage your C# knowledge across the entire application. In this course, Building Cross-platform Mobile Apps in C# with Xamarin and Azure, you will learn how to build a fully functioning mobile application for iOS, Android, and UWP using C# and Xamarin. First, you will discover how to create a back-end for your application that hosts your data. Next, you will explore using the Azure Mobile Client SDK to build applications targeting each of the mobile platforms while leveraging as much code reuse as possible. Finally, you will learn how to add login and push notification capabilities to each of the applications. When you are finished with this course, you will have a foundational knowledge of Azure Mobile Apps and Xamarin development that will help you as you move forward to building cross-platform mobile applications.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Maximum Code Reuse and Maximum Reach

Setting up Your Azure Mobile and Xamarin Solution

Working with Data and Custom APIs

Creating a Cross-platform UI

Integrating Identity

Adding Notifications

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Explores platform independent development, which is a key skill for building apps that target multiple device types

Teaches Xamarin, which is a cross-platform framework for building mobile apps with C# and is a widely embraced framework among developers

Covers mobile application development for iOS, Android, and UWP

Provides foundational knowledge in Azure Mobile Apps

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 Building Cross-platform Mobile Apps in C# with Xamarin and Azure with these activities:

Review C# basics

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Ensure a strong foundation by reviewing the basics of C# programming.

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Review C# syntax.
Complete a few C# exercises.

Read "Xamarin Mobile Application Development" by Charles Petzold

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Learn the fundamentals of Xamarin mobile application development from a comprehensive book by an expert in the field.

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Read the first chapter of the book.
Complete the exercises in the first chapter.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the rest of the book's chapters.

Review mobile app development concepts

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Solidify your understanding of mobile app development principles before diving into the course.

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Read a few articles on mobile app development.
Watch a few videos on mobile app development.

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Join a Xamarin and Azure study group

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Connect with other students and learn from each other by discussing course topics and sharing knowledge.

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Find a Xamarin and Azure study group.
Attend study group meetings regularly.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.

Watch tutorials on Azure Mobile Apps

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Learn how to use Azure Mobile Apps to quickly build cloud-hosted back-ends for your mobile applications.

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Visit the Azure Mobile Apps documentation page.
Watch the "Get started with Azure Mobile Apps" tutorial.
Create a new Azure Mobile Apps project.
Add a table to your Azure Mobile Apps project.
Run your Azure Mobile Apps project.

Practice using Xamarin.Forms for building mobile UI

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Practice writing reusable Xamarin.Forms code to improve your ability to quickly build mobile UIs across multiple platforms.

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Create a new Xamarin.Forms project.
Add a ContentPage to your project.
Add a Label to your ContentPage.
Set the Text property of the Label to "Hello, world!"
Run your project on a simulator or device.

Build a mobile app using Xamarin and Azure

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Apply your knowledge of Xamarin and Azure Mobile Apps to create a real-world mobile application.

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Choose an idea for your mobile app.
Design the UI for your mobile app.
Implement the UI for your mobile app using Xamarin.Forms.
Connect your mobile app to Azure Mobile Apps.
Test and deploy your mobile app.

Participate in a Xamarin hackathon

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Test your skills and learn from others by participating in a Xamarin hackathon.

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Find a Xamarin hackathon.
Register for the hackathon.
Form a team and develop a Xamarin app.
Submit your app to the hackathon.

Career center

Learners who complete Building Cross-platform Mobile Apps in C# with Xamarin and Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Mobile Application Developer

Build and maintain mobile applications for various platforms and organizations. This course teaches you how to leverage your C# knowledge to build mobile applications for multiple platforms (iOS, Android, UWP), as well as integrate back-end services on the cloud. These skills are essential for success as a Mobile Application Developer.

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Software Engineer

Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems. This course covers building cross-platform mobile applications using Xamarin and Azure. These skills are valuable for entry-level Software Engineers.

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Mobile Developer

Develop and maintain mobile applications for a variety of platforms and devices. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to develop mobile applications for iOS, Android, and UWP using Xamarin and Azure.

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Software Developer

Develop and maintain software applications, often specializing in a particular area like mobile development. This course will give you an introduction to mobile application development across multiple platforms, which will be valuable for a career as a Software Developer.

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Cloud Architect

Design, build, and manage cloud-based solutions. This course will provide an understanding of how to use Azure Mobile Apps for back-end services in mobile applications.

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DevOps Engineer

Manage the software development life cycle, from development to deployment and maintenance. This course will benefit DevOps Engineers by providing exposure to mobile application development and Azure.

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Full-Stack Developer

Design and develop both the front-end and back-end of applications. This course teaches you how to use Xamarin for front-end development and Azure for back-end.

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Tester

Test software applications to ensure they meet requirements and are free of defects. This course can help Testers better understand the development process of mobile applications, which will be valuable in identifying potential issues.

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IT Architect

Design, plan, and manage the IT infrastructure of an organization. This course will provide valuable insights into mobile application development and cloud-based services, which are becoming increasingly important aspects of IT infrastructure.

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UX Designer

Design the user interface and user experience of software applications. This course covers building cross-platform mobile applications with a focus on creating a consistent and intuitive user experience.

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Web Developer

Develop and maintain websites and web applications. While this course focuses on mobile application development, the skills learned, such as C#, can be applied to web development as well.

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Database Administrator

Manage and maintain databases. This course covers working with data in mobile applications, which involves storing and retrieving data from a database.

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Product Manager

Manage the development and launch of software products. This course provides exposure to the mobile application development process, which will be beneficial for Product Managers working on mobile products.

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Project Manager

Plan, organize, and execute software development projects. This course provides knowledge of mobile application development and Azure, which will be valuable for Project Managers leading mobile application projects.

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Technical Writer

Write technical documentation, such as user manuals, white papers, and release notes. This course provides hands-on experience in building mobile applications, which will provide valuable insights for writing accurate and informative technical documentation.

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