Abstract

This article explores how Xamarin simplifies cross-platform mobile app development and highlights the importance of design patterns in tackling modern software challenges. As demand grows for adaptable, high-performing apps, Xamarin empowers developers to create seamless solutions for iOS, Android, and Windows using C#. The text introduces key design patterns like Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), singleton, and dependency injection, showing how they reduce complexity, boost code reuse, and improve maintainability. It also discusses the transition to .NET MAUI, the next-generation framework built on Xamarin's foundation, offering enhanced performance and flexibility. A practical example demonstrates the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern in a task list app, illustrating how design patterns solve real-world problems. By focusing on efficient resource management and scalable design, this article provides actionable insights to overcome challenges in cross-platform development, ensuring robust and maintainable applications.

Details

Title
Analysis of Design Patterns Available for the Implementation of Applications in Xamarin
Author
Edwin Gómez Bello 1 ; Miguel Leguizamón Páez 1 

 Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia 
Pages
1-30
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
IGI Global
ISSN
1554-1045
e-ISSN
1554-1053
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3177449535
Copyright

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