Question 1

How to push a modal page in FreshMvvm?

Accepted Answer

Use CoreMethods.PushPageModel with the modal parameter set to true, for example: await CoreMethods.PushPageModel<QuotePageModel>(null, true);. This maintains the PageModel-to-PageModel navigation pattern while displaying the page modally.

Question 2

FreshMvvm vs Prism for Xamarin.Forms, which should I use?

Accepted Answer

FreshMvvm is lighter and simpler, perfect for apps needing basic MVVM without extra features. Prism offers more tools and a larger ecosystem but is heavier. Choose based on your project's complexity and whether you need advanced capabilities out-of-the-box.

Question 3

Can I use FreshMvvm with .NET MAUI?

Accepted Answer

No, the core FreshMvvm is only for Xamarin.Forms. However, there is a separate fork called FreshMvvm.Maui for .NET MAUI, which you must use if migrating to MAUI, as noted in the README.

Question 4

How to handle dependency injection in FreshMvvm?

Accepted Answer

Register services with FreshIOC.Container.Register<IDatabaseService, DatabaseService>() and resolve them in PageModel constructors for automatic injection. The built-in IOC container supports singleton and multi-instance lifetimes.

Question 5

What naming conventions are required for Pages and PageModels?

Accepted Answer

By default, a Page named QuotePage must have a corresponding PageModel named QuotePageModel. The framework uses this convention to automatically set the BindingContext and handle navigation, though it now supports ViewModel naming too.

Question 6

How to set up multiple navigation stacks for authentication flows?

Accepted Answer

Create separate FreshNavigationContainers with unique names, assign them to MainPage, and use CoreMethods.SwitchOutRootNavigation to switch between stacks. The README provides a detailed example for authentication and main app areas.

Question 7

Is FreshMvvm good for large enterprise apps?

Accepted Answer

It can work, but its simplicity might require additional tooling for state management and testing. Larger teams might prefer more comprehensive frameworks like Prism or MvvmCross for built-in enterprise features.

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