Xamarin WinUI XAML
Feb 19, 2019

How to keep local images out of root folder of Xamarin.Forms UWP project

If you've been struggling with Xamarin.Forms for UWP and its peculiar requirement of storing local images in the root folder of the project, I have a workaround for you. Check out my custom markup extension that provides a simpler way to handle image sources in XAML. And the good news is, a built-in solution is on the way! Read more about it here.

Visual Studio Xamarin WinUI General XAML
Feb 4, 2019

10 lovely things you should tell your friends about Xamarin ❤

Discover 10 lovely things about Xamarin, the fantastic platform for building cross-platform apps. From its origins and commitment to open source, to its use of C# and full access to native APIs, Xamarin offers developers a powerful and flexible tool. Learn about Xamarin.Forms' rapid growth, the ability to use native libraries, and the exciting possibilities of .NET Embedding. Find out how Uno Platform brings UWP to multiple platforms and how MvvmCross enables MVVM everywhere. Finally, explore the wealth of Xamarin resources including podcasts, blogs, and events. Come and discover why Xamarin is truly unique!

WinUI
Jan 31, 2019

Verifying permissions in UWP apps

Discover how to handle permission denials in UWP apps in this article. Learn how to gracefully handle the situation and provide a great user experience. Make sure to check out the code examples for implementing this solution.

WinUI
Jan 31, 2019

Ověření oprávnění UWP aplikace

Učili jsme se, jak zvládnout situaci, kdy uživatel aplikaci zabrání využívat oprávnění, které vyžaduje pro plnou funkčnost. Toto řešení nejen zlepší uživatelskou přívětivost, ale také nám umožní přesně vysvětlit, proč dané oprávnění potřebujeme.

WinUI XAML
Jan 23, 2019

Číselný TextBox v UWP

Ověření a filtrování číselného vstupu v ovládacím prvku TextBox v UWP? V tomto článku se dozvíte dva možné přístupy k omezení nebo filtraci nežádoucích znaků. Chcete-li se dozvědět jak, pokračujte ve čtení!

WinUI XAML
Jan 22, 2019

Number-only TextBox in UWP

Discover two approaches to allow only plain numbers in the UWP TextBox control. Learn how to prevent non-digit input using the BeforeTextChanging event and how to filter non-digit characters using the TextChanging event. These solutions can be extended to support more general numeric input. Check out the article to find out how!

Xamarin WinUI
Dec 22, 2018

Supporting Chinese localization in UWP apps

Are you struggling to add Chinese translation to your UWP app? Check out this blog post to find out why the system doesn't recognize Chinese culture and learn how to fix it. Don't miss the important takeaway that will help you properly display Chinese resources in your app!

Xamarin Development WinUI XAML
Nov 22, 2018

XAML Compiled Bindings (Xamarin.Forms performance reminder)

Discover the power of compiled bindings in Xamarin.Forms! Not only do they improve performance, but they also provide compile-time confidence, avoiding common data binding errors. Learn how to enable and use compiled bindings in your XAML pages and boost your developer productivity. Check out the full article for more details and examples.

Xamarin Development WinUI XAML
Nov 22, 2018

XAML Compiled Bindings (výkonnostní tip pro Xamarin.Forms)

"Chcete, aby vaše Xamarin.Forms aplikace běžela rychleji a bez chyb? Zjistěte, proč byste měli zvolit compiled bindings a jak je použít. Zlepšete výkon a kontrolu při kompilaci s touto úžasnou funkcí!"

Xamarin Development WinUI
Nov 19, 2018

Supporting light theme taskbar icons in UWP

Discover how to add support for light theme taskbar icons in your UWP apps! With the new beautiful light theme of the Windows Shell, it's the perfect time to update your app's icons. Learn how in this article.

Xamarin Development WinUI
Nov 19, 2018

Podpora světlého motivu u taskbar ikon v UWP

Zkušební verze Windows 10 Insider Preview 18282 představila krásný světlý motiv systémového shellu. Podívejte se, jak můžete přidat podporu světlého motivu taskbar ikon do UWP aplikací!

Development WinUI XAML
Sep 25, 2018

Customizing Settings item in UWP NavigationView

Discover how to modify the default icon and text of the built-in Settings item in UWP's NavigationView. Learn how to create a custom class, override methods, and use dependency properties to customize the settings item. Find the source code and create a NavigationView control that perfectly fits your needs.