Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications from Pluralsight

Xamarin.Forms will let you create applications for multiple platforms using a shared codebase. This course will teach you how to use multiple techniques for accessing native platform features that are not directly exposed to the Xamarin.Forms.

When working in Xamarin.Form there are multiple ways to access native features. In this course,

, you'll learn how to be able to access features specific to a platform from your Xamarin code.

, you will explore how to use Xamarin.Essentials to access settings and components that are common to multiple platforms.

, you will see how to use the Device class to access device physical characteristics and make threadsafe UI calls from background threads. Then, you will delve into how to use the DependencyService class to access native features and extend existing functionality at the platform level.

, you will discover how to use Dependency Injection with the Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection library as another way to access platform specific features.

When you have finished the course, you will have the skills needed to access native features for your applications.

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Course Overview

Course Introduction

Using Xamarin.Essentials

The Device Class

Using the DependencyService Class

Accessing Native Features through Dependency Injection

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Develops skills in device characteristics, threadsafe UI calls, and extending app functionality at the platform level

Taught by an experienced instructor

Provides foundational skills in various platform-specific features access techniques

Requires knowledge of Xamarin.Forms development

This is an intermediate-level course

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Review course notes and highlight key concepts.
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Follow Tutorials on the Device Class

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Gain proficiency in using the Device class to access device physical characteristics and make threadsafe UI calls from background threads.

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Locate a tutorial on the Device class.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step.

Practice Working with Xamarin.Essentials

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Improve your understanding of Xamarin.Essentials and how to access settings and components common to multiple platforms.

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Create a new Xamarin.Forms application.
Add the Xamarin.Essentials NuGet package to your project.
Access a device setting, such as the device name or battery level.
Access a device component, such as the accelerometer or compass.

Practice Implementing Xamarin.Forms User Interfaces

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Solidify your understanding of designing user interfaces in Xamarin.Forms through hands-on practice.

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Create various user interface layouts and controls
Implement data binding in your user interfaces
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Dependency Injection with Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection

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Develop a deeper understanding of dependency injection and how to use it to access platform-specific features in Xamarin applications.

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Find tutorials on dependency injection with Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection for Xamarin.
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Create a Code Sample Using the DependencyService Class

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Enhance your understanding of the DependencyService class by creating a custom implementation to access native features or extend existing functionality.

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Define an interface for the native feature.
Create a platform-specific implementation of the interface.
Register the platform-specific implementation with the DependencyService.
Consume the native feature in your Xamarin.Forms application.

Build a Xamarin.Forms Mobile Application

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Apply your acquired knowledge by creating a comprehensive mobile application in Xamarin.Forms, showcasing your skills and solidifying your understanding.

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Plan and design your application's features and functionality
Develop the application using Xamarin.Forms
Test and debug your application
Deploy your application to a mobile device or emulator

Build an Application that Utilizes Xamarin Native Features

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Apply your knowledge of Xamarin native features by creating a full-stack application that leverages these capabilities.

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Design the application architecture.
Implement the native features in the appropriate platform-specific code.
Test the application on multiple platforms.
Deploy the application to real devices.

Contribute to Open Source Xamarin.Forms Projects

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Develop a Presentation on Xamarin Native Features

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Gather information and organize your content.
Design visual aids and prepare your slides.
Practice delivering your presentation.
Present your findings to an audience.

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Learners who complete Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

Software Engineers apply engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. This course on Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications may be useful for those who wish to become Software Engineers. The course provides instruction on how to use the DependencyInjection class of the Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection framework to access platform specific features.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, build, and maintain the software systems we rely on every day. Since this course covers techniques for accessing native features in Xamarin.Forms 4 applications, it may be useful for aspiring Software Developers.

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Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers are responsible for creating and maintaining the software that powers mobile devices. This course on Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications may be useful for aspiring Mobile Developers. In particular, the section on how to use Xamarin.Essentials to access settings and components that are common to multiple platforms may be useful for people in this role.

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Front-End Developer

Front End Developers are responsible for designing and building the user interface of websites and web applications. This course may be useful for Front End Developers who use the Xamarin platform to build the front-end of their applications.

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Android Developer

An Android Developer is responsible for creating mobile applications for the Android operating system. Since this course covers techniques for accessing native features in Xamarin.Forms 4 applications, it may be useful for someone hoping to become an Android Developer. Specifically, the course gives instruction on how to use dependency injection with the Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection library.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write and maintain the code that lets our computers and mobile devices run. Since this course provides an opportunity to learn how to use the DependencyService class to access native features and extend existing functionality at the platform level, it may be useful for those seeking to become Computer Programmers.

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Application Developer

Application Developers are responsible for writing and maintaining the software applications that power many different kinds of computerized devices. As this course covers how to use Xamarin.Essentials to access settings and components that are common to multiple platforms, it may be helpful for an aspiring Application Developer. The course may also be useful for an Application Developer who needs to access device physical characteristics or make threadsafe UI calls from background threads.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, build, and maintain websites and web applications. This course on Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications may be helpful for Web Developers who use Xamarin to build their web applications.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are programmers who can build both the front end and back end of web applications. This course on Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications may be useful for Full Stack Developers who need to use the Device class to access device physical characteristics or make threadsafe UI calls from background threads.

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iOS Developer

iOS Developers create mobile applications for the Apple iOS operating system. Since this course focuses on techniques for accessing native features in Xamarin.Forms 4 applications, it may be useful for aspiring iOS Developers. In particular, the course will teach you how to use the DependencyService class to access native features and extend existing functionality at the platform level.

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