How I learned Xamarin Forms

About me

Microsoft Full stack web and desktop developer with 20 years experience.

Why I wanted to learn Xamarin Forms

I'm interested in learning cross-platform mobile develoment with Xamarin Forms.

How I approached learning Xamarin Forms

I did a 6 month online course on Xamarin Forms as well as participated in a coding contest where I developed a simple UWP app with Xamarin Forms and Microsoft Mobile App.

Challenges I faced

Setting up Xamarin Forms to run correctly on Visual Studio 2015 requires some effort and patience.

Key takeaways

Constant dedication allowed me to achieve my programming objectives.

Tips and advice

Be patient and don't be shy to ask for help in development forums, etc.

Final thoughts and next steps

My next goal is to create a UWP app for Windows store. I'm still investigating how best to tackle the challenge.