Modernize Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI with AWS Transform
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This article demonstrates how to use AWS Transform to modernize Xamarin.Forms applications to .NET MAUI, addressing the end-of-support deadline for Xamarin.Forms.
- Xamarin.Forms reached end of support on May 1, 2024; migration to .NET MAUI is essential
- .NET MAUI offers single project structure, improved performance, and modern .NET 8+ features
- AWS Transform is an agentic service that automates the migration process within Visual Studio
- Transformation includes namespace updates, XAML conversions, and platform-specific code migration
- Feature currently in preview, available only in us-east-1 region through IDE
- Manual post-transformation tasks required: color references, control updates, manifest file organization
- Developers must test functionality, validate bindings, and verify platform-specific features after transformation
AWS Transform significantly reduces modernization effort by automating code transformation, allowing developers to focus on testing and refinement of their .NET MAUI applications.
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