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Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications

Chris Miller

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.

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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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Syllabus

Course Overview
Course Introduction
Using Xamarin.Essentials
The Device Class
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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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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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We've selected five 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 Working with Native Features in Xamarin.Forms 4 Applications.
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Dependency Injection
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Provides a comprehensive guide to dependency injection in .NET, including how to use dependency injection to access native features in Xamarin.Forms applications. It valuable resource for Xamarin.Forms developers who want to learn more about dependency injection.
Dependency Injection Principles, Practices, and...
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Creating Mobile Apps with Xamarin.Forms Preview...
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Good reference for those already familiar with Xamarin.Forms. and covers key concepts and techniques for developing cross-platform mobile applications using Xamarin.Forms.
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The Rust Programming Language, 2nd Edition
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Provides a comprehensive introduction to Rust programming, including how to use Rust to interact with native code. It valuable resource for Xamarin.Forms developers who want to explore the use of Rust in their applications.
The Rust Programming Language, 2nd Edition
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C# 9 and .NET 5 – Modern Cross-Platform Development
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Provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Xamarin.Forms and serves as a stepping stone for further exploration.
C# 9 and .NET 5 – Modern Cross-Platform Development
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Microsoft Computer Vision APIs Distilled
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Offers a concise overview of Xamarin.Forms, suitable for readers who already have some experience with the platform.
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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
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This is an intermediate-level course
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