What You Will Learn
1. Introduction
Why Xamarin is so popular with cross-platform native applications development
2. Xamarin for apps
Build native iOS and Android apps and take your app development strategy to the next level
3. Cross platform tool kit
Write cross-platform UI code in a simple and concise manner and run the applications
4. Xamarin Essentials
Learn how to use XAML, data binding and controls, within your Xamarin. Forms applications
5. Using Data
Learn the common data access patterns for Xamarin’s iOS and Android platforms
Prerequisites
- Good Understanding of C#/.NET Programming Concepts
- Good Understanding of OOPS Concepts
- Basic Knowledge of OS X usage and navigation would be desired, not mandatory
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FAQs
The Course
Xamarin Studio is among the most popular platform for building mobile apps and the mobile app development scene is among the most lucrative career choices right now. Considering that there are more than 27.1 billion downloads of mobile apps annually, it makes sense to learn a platform like Xamarin that is used to build apps for Android and iOS. This course has been meticulously designed with a comprehensive curriculum and practical sessions for you to gain maximum knowledge through the workshop and start applying the concepts learned at your workplace.
You will:
- Why Xamarin is so popular with cross-platform native applications development
- Build native iOS and Android apps and take your app development strategy to the next level
- Write cross-platform UI code in a simple and concise manner and run the applications
- Learn how to use XAML, data binding and controls, within your Xamarin. Forms applications
- Learn the common data access patterns for Xamarin’s iOS and Android platforms
By the end of this course, you would have gained knowledge on building native mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms. You can start developing and publishing your own apps and also seek employment in app development companies.
There are no restrictions but good Understanding of C#/.NET Programming Concepts, OOPS Concepts and basic Knowledge of OS X usage and navigation would be desired.
Yes, KnowledgeHut offers this training online.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a course completion certificate issued by KnowledgeHut.
Your instructors are Xamarin experts who have years of industry experience.
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Learning Objectives: In this module, you will get started on Xamarin. You will learn about its installation, architecture and IDE, and about Xamarin cross platform solutions, advantages and disadvantages. Set up and install Xamarin Development Environment in Windows and iOS and Mac, and verify your installation. Learn about Xamarin Shared projects and writing code that can be referenced by a number of different application projects. Finally, you will also learn about cross development platform with portable class library, Forms, Layout options, XAML, Resource dictionary and perform navigation in Forms.
Introduction to Xamarin – 35 Mins
Topics:
- Introduction to Xamarin
- Xamarin vs. Hybrid Framework vs. Native Framework
- Xamarin Development IDE – Visual Studio and Xamarin Studio
- Xamarin Architecture
- Introduction to Mono
Xamarin Development – 35 Mins
Topics:
- Xamarin Cross platform solutions
- Xamarin Family
- Xamarin Development Approaches
- Xamarin Advantages
- Xamarin Disadvantages
Setup the Development Environment on Windows- 35 Mins
Topics:
- Setting up Xamarin on Windows
- Configuring Visual Studio and SDK for Android and Windows UWP
- Configuring Visual Studio Emulator for Android and UWP
- Verify your Xamarin environment on Windows
Setup the Development Environment on Mac – 35 Mins
Topics:
- Setting up Xamarin on Mac
- Configuring XCode, Visual Studio and Android SDK
- Verify your Xamarin environment
Xamarin Project Types – 35 Mins
Topics:
- Xamarin Shared Projects
- .NET Standard Libraries
Xamarin Forms
Xamarin Forms - 35 Mins
Topics:
- Introduction to Xamarin Forms
- Xamarin Forms Architecture
- Xamarin Forms UI
- Xamarin Forms UI Rendering Process
- Xamarin vs. Xamarin Forms
- Xamarin Forms Code Sharing Strategy
- .NET Standard Library or Shared Project
- Advantages of .NET Standard Library over Shared Project
Xamarin Forms Fundamentals – 30 Mins
Topics:
- Pages
- Views
- Layouts
- Cells
Xamarin Forms Views/Controls and Views Alignment – 30 Mins
Topics
- Xamarin Forms Views/Controls
- Comparing Xamarin Forms Controls with Native
- Views Alignment
Xamarin Forms App Life Cycle – 30 Mins
Topics:
- Xamarin Forms Application Methods
- Comparing Android and iOS and Windows App Life Cycle
XAML
Topics:
XAML – 30 Mins
- Introduction to XAML
- How XAML Works?
- Advantages of XAML
- XAML vs. Code
- XAML Compilation
- Xamarin – XAML Page
XAML Properties
- XAML Properties Syntax
- Attached Properties
- Content Properties
- XAML Markup Extensions
- Other XAML Standard Markup Extensions
Resources – 30 Mins
Topics:
- Introduction to Resources
- Resource Dictionary
- Static and Dynamic Resources
- Styles
Xamarin Forms Fundamentals
Layouts – 30 Mins
Topics:
- Xamarin Forms Layouts
- Layout Options
- Stack Layout
- Grid Layout
- Relative Layout
- Relative Layout - Constraint Expression Properties
Layouts Contd. – 30 Mins
Topics
- Absolute Layout
- Absolute Layout Flags
- Comparing iOS, Android and Xamarin.Forms Layouts
- Content View
- Scroll View
- Frame
- FlowLayout
Navigation- 30 Mins
Topics:
- Introduction to Navigation
- Hierarchical Navigation
- Modal Pages
- A Simple Master Detail
- Master Detail Page
- Tabbed Page
- Carousel Page
- Displaying Popups
- Toolbar Items
Learning Objectives: Learn about Lists in Xamarin and setting up database access. Understand how to integrate multimedia in Forms, and using Telephony for monitoring basic phone information.
Lists – 90 Mins
Topics:
- Populating a Basic List
- Cell Appearance
- Custom Cells
- Grouping Items
- Handling Selections
- Context Actions
- Pull to Refresh
- Search Bar
Data Binding and MVVM – 120 Mins
Topics:
- Data Binding
- Data Binding Modes
- MVVM
- MVVM Event Handling
- Events and Handlers
- ICommand Interface
- Command with a Parameter
- Triggers
Data Access – SQLite – 90 Mins
Topics:
- Setting Up SQLite
- Using SQLite
- INotifyPropertyChanged Interface
Multimedia – 90 Mins
Topics:
- Multimedia API
- Playing Audio
- Playing Video
- Accessing Camera
- Alarm Manager
- Gallery
Telephony API – 90 Mins
Topics:
- Telephony Manager
- Phone State
- SIM state
- SIM Number
- Network Type
- Internet Status
- Making Phone Call
- Send SMS
Learning Objectives: Learn about REST services, Converters, Behaviors, Plugins and Themes in Forms. Learn to create real world charts in Xamarin and understand the Xamarin .Essentials library.
Working with REST Services – 30 Mins
Convertors – 30 Mins
Behaviors – 30 Mins
Content Renderers – 30 Mins
Using Charts in Xamarin. Forms Application – 30 Mins
Using Plugins – 30 Mins
Topics:
- Create Popup windows
- Basic Animations
- Internet Connectivity
- Battery
- Phone Details etc.
Effects-Themes – 30 Mins
Topics:
- Light Theme
- Dark Theme
- Customizing Theme
- Working with Data Pages
Working with Xamarin. Essentials – 30 Mins
Learning Objectives: Learn about designing Notifications and handling long running tasks with Async. Learn to handle memory management issues and secure local data using Xamarin Auth. Learn about Data caching and synchronization and automating the testing of Xamarin applications. Also, learn about Xamarin development best practices.
Consuming Azure App Service – 45 Mins
Notification – 45 Mins
Topics:
- Notification API
- Creating Notification Builder
- Setting Notification Properties
- Attaching Actions
- Issuing Notification
Handling Long Running Tasks – 45 Mins
Diagnosing Memory Management Issues – 60 Mins
Securing Local Data – 45 Mins
Topics:
- Using Xamarin. Auth and PCL Crypto to securely store data on-device
Data Caching and Synchronization – 60 Mins
Mini Project on Xamarin – 60 Mins
Automated Testing of Xamarin Applications – 60 Mins
Topics:
- Test Driven Design
- Challenges in Testing Xamarin Applications
- Testing the User Interface with Visual Studio App Center
Understanding Best Practices in Developing Xamarin Mobile Applications – 60 Mins
Topics:
- Walk Through: Xamarin.Forms Multiple Projects
Learning Objectives: Get an understanding of how to build a Xamarin app on Android. Learn the Android fundamentals, navigation, services, ListViews, Adapters and other important concepts through hands-on labs. Run, deploy and test your app. Also, learn about developing an iOS app in Xamarin. Learn concepts of TableView, Navigation, Auto layouts and testing and publishing the apps.
Xamarin.Android - Overview
Xamarin.Android – 40 Mins
- Introduction to Android
- Android Architecture
- Introduction to Xamarin.Android
- Xamarin.Android Application Structure
- Xamarin.Android Architecture
- Xamarin.Android Code Compilation
- Xamarin.Android APIs
Android fundamentals – 40 Mins
- Activities
- Views
- Layouts
- Resources
- Manifest
Android Activity – 40 Mins
- Activity Life Cycle
- Activity Life Cycle Events
- Activity States
ListViews and Adapters in Android – 30 Mins
RecyclerView and CardViews – 30 Mins
Toolbar and AppBar – 30 Mins
Android Navigation – 30 Mins
Android Services
Running, Deployment, Testing – 30 Mins
- Deploying app to Emulator and Devices
- Debugging in Emulator
- Debugging in Device
- Android Debug Log
- Testing app in different emulator
Xamarin.iOS - Overview
Introduction to Xamarin.iOS – 30 Mins
1. Create a Project, Define the UI and Implement Behavior
Introduction to Xamarin Designer for iOS – 30 Mins
2. Use the Xamarin.iOS storyboard to design a responsive, multi-screen application
Fundamentals of TableViews – 30 Mins
3. Display a data collection using the iOS UITableView
Customizing TableViews – 30 Mins
4. Create a unique look for TableView rows by implementing a custom UITableViewCell
AutoLayouts and Constraints – 30 Mins
Navigation Patterns – 30 Mins
5. Implement the Stack, Tab, Master-Detail and Pager UI Navigation patterns
Publishing an iOS App – 30 Mins