Xamarin news
Here are some recent news and updates about Xamarin:
Latest Releases
- Xamarin.Forms 5.0: Released in March 2021, this update brings significant improvements to the framework, including better support for iOS 14 and Android 11, improved performance, and new features like a new
CarouselViewcontrol. - Xamarin.Essentials 1.7: Released in February 2021, this update adds new features like a
SecureStorageclass for storing sensitive data, improved support for iOS 14, and bug fixes.
New Features and Improvements
- Xamarin.Forms now supports iOS 14 and Android 11: Xamarin.Forms 5.0 includes support for the latest versions of iOS and Android, allowing developers to take advantage of new features and APIs.
- Improved performance: Xamarin.Forms 5.0 includes performance improvements, including faster rendering and better handling of large datasets.
- New
CarouselViewcontrol: Xamarin.Forms 5.0 introduces a newCarouselViewcontrol, which allows developers to create swipeable carousels with customizable layouts and animations.
Community News
- Xamarin Summit 2021: The annual Xamarin Summit was held online in March 2021, featuring keynotes, sessions, and workshops on Xamarin development, Azure, and.NET.
- Xamarin Community Standups: The Xamarin community has started a new series of standups, where community members share their projects, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Industry News
- Microsoft announces.NET 6: In November 2020, Microsoft announced.NET 6, which includes significant updates to the.NET runtime, including improved performance, better support for ARM64, and new features like global using directives.
- Xamarin and.NET 6: The release of.NET 6 has significant implications for Xamarin developers, including improved performance, better support for ARM64, and new features like global using directives.
Tutorials and Resources
- Xamarin.Forms Tutorials: Microsoft has released a series of tutorials on Xamarin.Forms, covering topics like getting started, layout management, and data binding.
- Xamarin Community Resources: The Xamarin community has created a wealth of resources, including documentation, tutorials, and sample code, to help developers get started with Xamarin.
Job Opportunities
- Xamarin Developer Jobs: There are many job opportunities available for Xamarin developers, including positions at Microsoft, Accenture, and other top companies.
- Xamarin Freelance Work: Freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr offer opportunities for Xamarin developers to work on projects and earn money.