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Getting Started with Xamarin.iOS Development
When creating native iOS apps, most developers turn to Apple’s own tools—Swift or Objective-C with the Xcode IDE. But that’s not the only path. With Xamarin.iOS development , you can create fully functional iOS applications using C# and .NET, while also sharing code across Android, iOS, and Windows.
Xamarin, a popular cross-platform framework, offers performance comparable to native apps and is often faster than other frameworks like PhoneGap. If you want maximum code reuse and the flexibility to work across multiple platforms, Xamarin is a strong choice.
Developing iOS Apps with Xamarin
You can build iOS apps with Xamarin on a Windows machine using Visual Studio, paired with a Mac running Xcode as the build host. If you’re on a Mac, Visual Studio for Mac allows you to develop iOS apps directly.
One major advantage is the Xamarin Designer—a visual tool for creating iOS storyboards without writing code. Simply drag and drop UI elements like buttons, views, and text fields. Navigation between view controllers can be set up by either control-clicking an element and dragging it to the target view controller, or using segues (especially useful when passing data between screens).
Pros and Cons of the Xamarin Designer
While the Xamarin Designer makes UI creation simpler, it can be slow, especially when running alongside Visual Studio, Xcode, and a browser. Some users experience crashes and find it lacks a few advanced features available in Xcode.
In fact, many developers prefer designing directly in Xcode for its stability and full feature set. The good news? You can easily import storyboards from Xcode into Visual Studio when working with Xamarin.iOS development
Why Xamarin Remains a Strong Choice
Despite its limitations, Xamarin remains one of the most powerful and productive cross-platform development tools. Backed by Microsoft, it continues to evolve with better stability, features, and support.
Whether you’re building for one platform or many, Xamarin.iOS development allows you to deliver high-quality iOS apps with the added benefit of cross-platform code sharing.
