February 18, 2020 20:28 in Code, Short Exploring grid overlays in DebugRainbows I recently released a new version of my DebugRainbows plugin, which adds grid overlays to the set of debugging tools it offers. Let’s take a closer look at what they are and how to use them!
February 4, 2020 19:34 in Code Implementing MSAL authentication in Xamarin.Forms Authenticating users in our app is a common challenge that mobile developers need to tackle. Leveraging existing authentication systems like those of social networks or big companies like Microsoft’s MSAL saves a lot of development time. But how do we get started?
January 21, 2020 18:48 in Code, Short Fixing a partial button ripple effect on Samsung devices While building our latest Xamarin app we recently ran into an issue where a button on Android would only have a partial ripple effect. This post explores the...
January 8, 2020 22:13 in Code Using Firebase Analytics in your Xamarin.Forms app We all know and love Microsoft’s AppCenter offering when it comes to analytics and crash reporting for our mobile apps. But what if you’re one of those people...
December 26, 2019 14:36 in Code Using compiled bindings in Xamarin.Forms As a Xamarin developer, you have surely come across a scenario where you’ve mistyped a binding and didn’t figure it out until hours later. Let’s see if we...
December 3, 2019 18:32 in Code Snppts Challenge Wrap-up A while ago we started the Snppts Challenge, asking you to submit your good-looking UIs to the platform and promising swag in the process. Now that the deadline...
November 5, 2019 11:32 in Short Introducing the Snppts Community Challenge! As you probably know I’m one of the co-founders of the Snppts platform together with my bestie Gerald Versluis. This month of November is all about getting more...
August 25, 2019 19:40 in Code Breaking the Pancake mould You may have used PancakeView in your Xamarin.Forms adventures in the past. Ever dreamed of breaking out of that rectangular/circular mould? Well, now you can with the latest...
August 23, 2019 14:49 in Short Xamarin.Forms 4.2.0 is out! A new version of Xamarin.Forms has hit NuGet feeds around the globe. Let’s take a quick peek at what has changed under the hood!
July 2, 2019 13:51 in Code Create a kickass banking app using a BasePage in Xamarin Have you ever had a scenario where using the built-in navigation bar and other UI elements simply didn’t cut it? Perhaps it’s been suggested to you by a...
June 7, 2019 19:48 in Code Introducing Xamarin UI July Fellow community member Luis Matos has recently held a Xamarin Month initiative. During the entire month of February, someone from the community / Xamarin team posted a blog...