Xamarin.Forms Projects

Xamarin.Forms Applications

Legacy cross-platform mobile applications that paved the way for modern .NET MAUI development

Xamarin.Forms was the foundation of my cross-platform mobile development journey. These projects represent years of learning, experimentation, and community contribution in the mobile development space.

Featured Xamarin.Forms Projects

🍔 Micuna Food App

Micuna - Food Delivery App Completed

Xamarin.Forms Food Delivery UI/UX Challenge MonettelliUIKit

Description: A beautiful food delivery application showcasing modern UI/UX design principles with Xamarin.Forms. This project demonstrates advanced layouts, animations, and user interactions.

Key Features:

Modern food delivery interface
Custom UI controls and animations
Restaurant browsing and menu display
Shopping cart functionality
Order tracking interface
Beautiful transitions and micro-interactions

Technical Highlights:

Custom renderers for native look and feel
MVVM architecture with data binding
Custom animations and transitions
Responsive design for multiple screen sizes
Integration with MonettelliUIKit

Design Inspiration:

Material Design principles
Modern mobile app patterns
Food industry best practices
User experience optimization

⭐ 29 stars 🔄 12 forks 🎨 UI/UX Focus 📱 Mobile Optimized

GitHub Repository | Design System | UI Components

🌤️ Mitawi Weather App (Xamarin.Forms)

Mitawi Weather - Xamarin.Forms Version Completed

Xamarin.Forms Weather GitHub Actions API Integration

Description: The original Xamarin.Forms version of the popular Mitawi weather application, featuring beautiful weather visualizations and comprehensive forecast data.

Key Features:

Beautiful weather interface
Location-based weather detection
7-day weather forecasts
Weather animations and graphics
Multiple city support
Offline weather data caching

Technical Implementation:

OpenWeatherMap API integration
Custom weather icons and animations
Geolocation services
Local data caching with SQLite
GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
Automated testing and deployment

Homepage: danielmonettelli.github.io

⭐ 17 stars 🔄 4 forks 🌍 Global Weather ⚙️ GitHub Actions

GitHub Repository | Blog Post | Weather API

🍕 Food App Challenge

Food App Challenge - Style Library Completed

Xamarin.Forms Style Library UI Components Food Industry

Description: A comprehensive Xamarin.Forms project based on a custom style library, showcasing reusable UI components and design patterns for food-related applications.

Key Features:

Comprehensive style library
Reusable UI components
Food industry specific designs
Component documentation
Style guide implementation
Theming and customization

Style Library Components:

Custom buttons and inputs
Card layouts and containers
Navigation patterns
Color schemes and typography
Icon sets and graphics
Animation libraries

Use Cases:

Restaurant applications
Food delivery platforms
Recipe and cooking apps
Grocery shopping apps
Food blog and review apps

⭐ 28 stars 🔄 15 forks 🎨 Style Library 📚 Component Rich

GitHub Repository | Style Guide | Component Library

🎨 Harmonic Interfaces App

Harmonic Interfaces - UI/UX Guide Completed

Xamarin.Forms MonettelliUIKit Adobe XD UI/UX

Description: A comprehensive project guide to creating harmonic interfaces on any device with Xamarin.Forms, featuring the MonettelliUIKit design system.

Key Features:

Comprehensive UI/UX guide
MonettelliUIKit implementation
Adobe XD design files
Responsive design patterns
Accessibility considerations
Cross-platform consistency

Design Principles:

Harmonic color schemes
Consistent spacing and typography
Intuitive navigation patterns
Accessibility compliance
Performance optimization
Cross-platform consistency

Homepage: danielmonettelli.github.io

⭐ 11 stars 🔄 2 forks 🎨 Adobe XD 📐 MonettelliUIKit

GitHub Repository | Blog Post | Design System

Project Categories

UI/UX Challenges

These projects were created as part of UI/UX challenges to explore design patterns and user experience principles:

Micuna Food App - Food delivery interface design
Harmonic Interfaces - Comprehensive UI/UX guide
Style Library Projects - Reusable component systems

API Integration Projects

Projects demonstrating integration with external APIs and services:

Mitawi Weather App - OpenWeatherMap API integration
Food Apps - Restaurant and menu APIs
Location Services - Geolocation and mapping

Component Libraries

Projects focusing on reusable UI components and design systems:

MonettelliUIKit - Custom UI component library
Style Libraries - Comprehensive styling systems
Theme Systems - Customizable theming solutions

Technical Architecture

Common Patterns

All Xamarin.Forms projects follow consistent architectural patterns:

MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)

Data Binding: Two-way data binding between views and view models
Commands: ICommand implementations for user interactions
Navigation: ViewModel-based navigation patterns
Dependency Injection: Service registration and resolution

Custom Renderers

Platform-Specific: Native iOS and Android customizations
Performance: Optimized rendering for complex layouts
Accessibility: Enhanced accessibility features
Animations: Custom animations and transitions

Responsive Design

Multiple Screen Sizes: Tablet and phone optimizations
Orientation Support: Portrait and landscape layouts
Density Independence: Proper scaling across devices
Platform Consistency: Native look and feel

Technology Stack

Xamarin.Forms - Cross-platform UI framework
MVVM Light - MVVM framework and messaging
Newtonsoft.Json - JSON serialization
SQLite-net - Local database storage
RestSharp - REST API communication
Xamarin.Essentials - Cross-platform APIs

Design Tools

Adobe XD - Primary design tool for mockups
Figma - Collaborative design and prototyping
Penpot - Open-source design exploration
Sketch - macOS design tool integration

Migration to .NET MAUI

Many of these Xamarin.Forms projects have been or are being migrated to .NET MAUI:

Completed Migrations

Mitawi Weather App - Now available in .NET MAUI
Food App Concepts - Redesigned for .NET MAUI
Component Libraries - Updated for .NET MAUI

Planned Migrations

Micuna Food App - Planned for Q4 2025
Harmonic Interfaces - UI/UX guide updates
Style Libraries - .NET MAUI component updates

Migration Benefits

Performance: Improved startup and runtime performance
Native Features: Better access to platform-specific features
Development Experience: Enhanced development tools and debugging
Future Support: Long-term Microsoft support and updates

Community Impact

Planet Xamarin

These projects were featured on Planet Xamarin, contributing to the global Xamarin community:

Technical Articles: Detailed implementation guides
Code Samples: Reusable code examples
Design Patterns: Best practices and patterns
Community Feedback: Active engagement with developers

Open Source Contributions

MIT License: All projects are freely available
Community Contributions: Accepting pull requests and issues
Documentation: Comprehensive project documentation
Examples: Real-world implementation examples

Educational Value

Learning Resource: Projects serve as learning materials
Best Practices: Demonstrating industry best practices
Code Quality: High-quality, maintainable code
Architecture Examples: Clean architecture implementations

Legacy and Future

Historical Significance

These Xamarin.Forms projects represent:

Learning Journey: Evolution of mobile development skills
Community Contribution: Sharing knowledge with the community
Technical Innovation: Exploring new patterns and techniques
Design Evolution: Growth in UI/UX design capabilities

Continued Relevance

While newer projects focus on .NET MAUI, these Xamarin.Forms projects remain relevant for:

Legacy Applications: Supporting existing Xamarin.Forms apps
Learning Resource: Understanding cross-platform development
Migration Planning: Planning migration to .NET MAUI
Historical Reference: Tracking technology evolution

Interested in learning more about Xamarin.Forms development or contributing to these projects? Check out the repositories and get in touch!