Choosing the Right Framework for Your Cross-Platform Development

In today's fast-paced development landscape, selecting the right cross-platform framework is key to building successful applications. With options like Uno Platform, Flutter, MAUI, React Native, and others, how do you decide which one fits your project's needs? This session will explore the strengths and weaknesses of popular frameworks, considering factors such as performance, ecosystem, and development experience. Whether you're targeting mobile, web, or desktop, we'll help you navigate the pros and cons to make an informed decision for your next cross-platform project.

Target Audience: Developers and technical decision-makers evaluating cross-platform frameworks for their projects.
First Public Delivery: Based on my session "Migrating Xamarin Forms apps to .NET 8 – you got options!" from Techorama 2023
Preferred Session Duration: 45 minutes with a 15-minute Q&A.
Additional Info: Covers a comparative analysis of major frameworks, highlighting when each may be a better fit based on project requirements and constraints.

Migrating Xamarin Forms apps to .NET 8 – you got options!

Xamarin.Forms are nearing its end-of-life on May 1, 2024. You should be thinking of migrating your apps to .NET 8. Of course, you can and should consider .NET MAUI, but how about other .NET mobile ecosystem options you have, options which can help you accomplish migration goal faster?

In this session we will explore the pros and cons of the options you have. We will discuss important architectural considerations, as well as key considerations, such as UI/UX adjustments, non-UI APIs, platform-specifics, and improving your new app performance along the way.

We will guide you through the essential steps and best practices for migrating your Xamarin.Forms applications to Uno Platform and convert a sample app from Xamarin Forms to Uno Platform right before your eyes.

Gain insights, ask questions, and be better equipped for important migration conversations to come.