Build .NET MAUI Apps on Mac
Learn how to develop MAUI applications on macOS with the power of DevExpress .NET MAUI Templates.
DevExpress .NET MAUI is a suite of high-quality, ready-to-use UI controls designed for building cross-platform mobile applications. It provides a comprehensive collection of UI elements, including data grid, data editors, charts, and many more, to help you create professional-looking and user-friendly mobile apps. The .NET MAUI components are written in Objective-C (iOS) and Java/Kotlin (Android) and integrate seamlessly with the .NET MAUI platform through the use of MAUI 'Handlers'.
In this blog post, DevExpress Technical Evangelist Paul Usher takes you through the process of how to build application for .NET MAUI on macOS, in light of the retirement of Visual Studio for Mac. Steps include:
Installing VS Code
Installing the .NET SDK
Installing the .NET MAUI workload via Terminal
Installing Xcode or the Android SDK (for iOS/Android applications)