Uno Platform WinUI XAML
Mar 27, 2019

Contributing to the Uno Platform (part 1)

In this blog post, the author introduces the Uno Platform, a cross-platform framework that brings the Universal Windows Platform to all platforms. The post covers the basics of Uno, including its philosophy and how it differs from other cross-platform frameworks like Xamarin.Forms and Avalonia UI. The author also provides step-by-step instructions on how to create an Uno app and build Uno.UI. If you're interested in contributing to a large project like Uno, this blog post provides valuable insights and guidance. Stay tuned for the next article where the author will discuss implementing a specific feature for Uno.

Xamarin XAML
Mar 5, 2019

How a simple row or column span can make or break your Xamarin.Forms Grid

Discover a surprising issue with Xamarin.Forms' Grid layout. Improperly managing the Span properties can result in unexpected behavior. Learn how a "faux" column is generated and how to ensure your Spans have the right size to avoid breaking your Grid layouts.

Xamarin XAML
Feb 27, 2019

Removing Row and Column Spacing from Xamarin.Forms Grid

Discover how to eliminate the default spacing in Xamarin.Forms Grids and achieve pixel-perfect layouts. Learn how to use styles and ResourceDictionary to create a project-wide solution for spacing-less Grids. Find out more in this informative blog post!

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!

Xamarin Development WinUI
Jan 10, 2018

Displaying Base64 encoded image in Xamarin.Forms

Learn how to decode and display Base64 images in a Xamarin.Forms app. This article covers the process of decoding the image and creating an instance of Xamarin.Forms.ImageSource, as well as bonus techniques for UWP. Check out the sample code on GitHub!

Xamarin Development WinUI
Jan 10, 2018

Zobrazení Base64 obrázku v Xamarin.Forms

Přečtěte si, jak převést a zobrazit Base64 obrázek v Xamarin.Forms aplikaci! V článku se dozvíte, jak použít třídu System.Convert k dekódování a zobrazení obrázku. V UWP pak zjistíte, jak použít async/await pro vytvoření BitmapImage. Klikněte pro více informací!