## Course Objectives - Understand the core concepts of cross-platform mobile and desktop app development using .NET MAUI. - Develop high-quality, responsive, and performant applications for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. - Master MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture, data binding, and XAML for UI design. - Implement advanced features like platform-specific code, database integration, and app performance optimization. ## Weekly Breakdown ### Week 1: Introduction to .NET MAUI #### Topics: - **Overview of .NET MAUI: What is it, and why use it for cross-platform development?**: - **Comparison between Xamarin and .NET MAUI**: - **Setting up the development environment: Visual Studio, SDKs, and emulators**: - **Overview of the course project**: #### Lab: - **Setting up Visual Studio and creating your first .NET MAUI project. Running a basic Hello World app on an emulator.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 2: Fundamentals of XAML and MVVM #### Topics: - **Understanding XAML for UI design**: - **Core UI elements and layouts (Grid, StackLayout, FlexLayout)**: - **Introduction to MVVM architecture: Binding UI to ViewModel**: - **Commands, Data Binding, and PropertyChanged notifications**: #### Lab: - **Building a simple app with MVVM, using commands and two-way data binding.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 3: Navigation and Page Layouts #### Topics: - **Creating and navigating between pages: NavigationPage, TabbedPage, and Shell**: - **Modal vs Non-modal navigation**: - **Passing data between pages**: - **Managing navigation history**: #### Lab: - **Implementing a multi-page app with Shell and managing navigation.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 4: Working with Controls and Custom Components #### Topics: - **Overview of built-in controls (Button, Entry, Picker, ListView)**: - **Customizing controls with Styles and Templates**: - **Creating custom controls**: - **Handling user input and gestures**: #### Lab: - **Building an interactive form with various input controls and custom styles.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 5: Data Storage and SQLite Integration #### Topics: - **Working with local storage: File handling, Preferences, and Secure Storage**: - **Introduction to SQLite in .NET MAUI**: - **Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)**: - **Data binding with ObservableCollections**: #### Lab: - **Developing an app with a local SQLite database for storing user data.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 6: Networking and API Integration #### Topics: - **Introduction to RESTful APIs and HTTP communication**: - **Consuming APIs using HttpClient**: - **Handling JSON data with System.Text.Json**: - **Error handling and API response management**: #### Lab: - **Building an app that fetches data from a remote API and displays it on a ListView.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 7: Cross-Platform Development & Platform-Specific Code #### Topics: - **Understanding platform-specific code and APIs**: - **Dependency services for accessing native features (camera, location, etc.)**: - **Platform-specific styles and behaviors**: #### Lab: - **Implementing platform-specific features in your app (e.g., access to native sensors).** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 8: Advanced UI Design and Animation #### Topics: - **Customizing UI with advanced XAML techniques**: - **Working with animations and transitions**: - **Designing responsive UIs for multiple screen sizes**: - **Implementing dark mode and theme switching**: #### Lab: - **Creating an app with animations and custom UI transitions.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 9: Working with External Libraries and Plugins #### Topics: - **Finding and integrating third-party libraries via NuGet**: - **Using popular plugins for features like camera access, geolocation, notifications**: - **Managing dependencies and ensuring cross-platform compatibility**: #### Lab: - **Integrating an external plugin and implementing push notifications in your app.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 10: App Performance Optimization and Debugging #### Topics: - **Profiling and monitoring app performance**: - **Memory management and avoiding memory leaks**: - **Tips for reducing app startup time and optimizing rendering performance**: - **Debugging techniques for cross-platform apps**: #### Lab: - **Optimizing an existing app to improve performance and resolve common bugs.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 11: Integrating Cloud Services #### Topics: - **Introduction to cloud backends with Azure or Firebase**: - **Implementing authentication (OAuth, JWT)**: - **Storing and retrieving data from the cloud**: - **Push notifications using cloud services**: #### Lab: - **Integrating a cloud backend with user authentication in your app.** #### Lab Summary: ### Week 12: Publishing and Distribution #### Topics: - **Preparing your app for production: Testing, code review, and QA**: - **Platform-specific requirements for publishing (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)**: - **App signing, app store submissions, and CI/CD pipelines**: #### Lab: - [**Packaging and publishing your app to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/ZtCfsKuV) #### Lab Summary: Learn the process of packaging and publishing a .NET MAUI app to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Prepare your app for release, create a keystore or certificate, generate a signed APK or IPA file, and submit your app to the respective app store. Ensure successful app release and reach a wider audience. ## Final Project - **Description:** Develop a fully-featured cross-platform app using all learned concepts, focused on real-world use cases and requirements. - **Presentation:** Students will present their final projects and undergo code review with the class. ## Grading Breakdown - **Assignments&Labs:** 40% - **MidtermProject:** 20% - **FinalProject:** 30% - **Participation&Quizzes:** 10%