Question 1

Is Awesome-Xamarin still maintained?

Accepted Answer

No, the repository is archived as of now, and it redirects to awesome-dotnet-maui for current resources. It serves only as a historical reference for Xamarin development.

Question 2

How to find a good database library for Xamarin?

Accepted Answer

Check the Database category in Awesome-Xamarin for options like Realm or SQLite.Net-PCL. Evaluate based on your needs for NoSQL vs. relational data, and consider community support and update frequency since some entries may be outdated.

Question 3

Xamarin vs .NET MAUI: which should I use for new projects?

Accepted Answer

For new projects, use .NET MAUI as it's the modern replacement for Xamarin with better tooling and support. Awesome-Xamarin is useful for legacy Xamarin apps, but refer to awesome-dotnet-maui for MAUI resources.

Question 4

How to implement push notifications in Xamarin using Awesome-Xamarin?

Accepted Answer

Look under the Network or XPlat APIs categories for plugins like Push Notification or PushSharp. However, note that these might be outdated; always verify compatibility with current Xamarin versions and platform APIs.

Question 5

What are the best UI libraries for Xamarin.Forms?

Accepted Answer

The UI and Xamarin.Forms sections list controls like PancakeView or Magic Gradients. Focus on libraries with high GitHub stars and recent activity, but be cautious as archived status means no new recommendations.

Question 6

Awesome-Xamarin vs other Xamarin resource lists: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Awesome-Xamarin is curated and categorized, making it easier to navigate than raw GitHub searches. However, since it's archived, compare with active lists like Xamarin Components or community forums for up-to-date info.

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