Migrate from Xamarin
In this section, we will see how to migrate a legacy project written with Xamarin to a cutting-edge MAUI application. First, we will explore the key difference between MAUI and Xamarin. Then, finally, we will install the .NET Upgrade Assistant to use to migrate our project.
Understanding the key differences
MAUI is considered the successor to Xamarin; however, there are some key differences between them.
Xamarin is a framework within the .NET ecosystem that enables developers to create cross-platform applications using C# and .NET. It supports major platforms such as Android, iOS, and Windows (UWP). Xamarin facilitates the development of native applications, ensuring high performance and native user experiences by compiling code into platform-specific native binaries.
Conversely, MAUI is the next iteration of Xamarin.Forms, designed to streamline cross-platform development further. It expands platform support to include Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows...
