For quite some time, the FontImageExtension has been used to display font icons inside controls. But, as part of the news in .NET 10 for .NET MAUI, this extension is now deprecated, which means you should no longer use it in your projects and start preparing to migrate to the new recommended extension. But… which one is the recommended extension? 🤔…
Simplifying Implicit and Global XML Namespaces in .NET 10 for .NET MAUI
I know, I know… as developers we’re always happy when we get the chance to save code without affecting the result 😎. In this article, we’re going to explore the new experience that allows us to add XML-namespaces in a much cleaner and reduced way — a feature introduced in .NET 10 Preview 5. What is it about? Basically, it’s…
Talk: What’s new in .NET MAUI at Build 2025: Recap
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PortatilShop Interview – Recognized Woman in Tech
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When to use IsReadOnly or IsEnabled?
Sometimes, when implementing forms in our applications, there are certain sensitive data fields that are displayed only for informational purposes and should not be modified by the user.For example, in some applications, once a user is created, certain data, such as the username, cannot be changed, while other fields, like the address or email, can still be modified. In these…
How to Show and Hide the Keyboard in .NET MAUI
As I always say, the more control we have over how elements behave in our apps, the better experience we can provide to users. In this article, we’ll explore an interesting feature of the virtual keyboard: how to show or hide it strategically to improve usability. With .NET MAUI, you can achieve this easily in just a few steps. Let’s…
[SheLeads Talk] – Woman of the month
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[Women in STEM Panel] – International Model of the United Nations (MINUME)
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[Talks] – Tips for UI Handling in .NET MAUI
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Problems loading a .gif in .NET MAUI?
Have you tried adding a .gif to your .NET MAUI application, but only see a still image and wonder why it doesn’t animate? 🤔 Well, today you will discover how to solve this quickly and easily! 🚀✨ Let’s start! GIFs are made up of a series of images that create a silent, repetitive animation. Adding a .gif to your application…
Creating an E-Book OnBoarding screen in .NET MAUI
Hello! 🙋♀️ In this article, we’ll replicate an E-Book Onboarding UI, a design sourced from Dribbble. This piece will help you strengthen your skills in managing XAML in a quick and easy way. The most fun part is that you’ll learn to build it yourself! 😍 Explanation Insights 🗒 Before diving in, here are some guidelines to enhance your experience…
Timeline Xamarin Apps
Hello! 🙌 Recently, I came across a post by David Ortinau that I found extremely helpful. Motivated by this, I chose to create a summary into an article format. 📝 In this post, you’ll find crucial information about important dates you need to know if you’re in the process of transitioning from Xamarin to .NET MAUI or if you’re still…
Creating Christmas UI in .NET MAUI
Merry Christmas! 🎄 I hope you’re doing well during this season and enjoying time with your loved ones! 💓 As we wrap up the year, let’s continue improving our XAML skills by replicating a Christmas-themed user interface (UI). You’ll see how you can create impressive results with simple steps! This UI is based on a design sourced from Dribbble! Explanation…
Text Truncation and Wrapping in .NET MAUI
Imagine an app without text; it would be practically non-functional, wouldn’t it? 🤷♀️ Text is an essential element in any application, and handling it appropriately according to different requirements is very important. In this article, we will focus on techniques for truncating and wrapping text using the LineBreakMode property to enhance the readability of our text. Let’s get started! 🚀…
Displaying HTML in a .NET MAUI Label
Although the Label in .NET MAUI is commonly used to display text in plain format, there are occasions when you need to incorporate HTML content 🌐. Imagine a scenario where you’re receiving data from a web service, and one of the fields contains HTML. In such instances, it’s crucial to handle this content properly to maintain the integrity of the…