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.NET MAUI Tutorial 2026: Build Cross-Platform Apps in C#

Learn .NET MAUI in 2026 to build iOS, Android, Windows & Mac apps from one C# codebase. Start this cross-platform tutorial with code examples today. .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is Microsoft's framework for building native iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS apps from a single C# codebase . If you've ever wanted to ship a mobile app without learning Swift, Kotlin, and Win32 separately, this .NET MAUI tutorial for 2026 is your starting point. In this guide you'll learn what .NET MAUI is, why it matters for cross-platform app development in C#, and how to build your first working app — with runnable code examples and the best practices senior engineers actually use in production. What Is .NET MAUI and Why Use It in 2026? .NET MAUI is the evolution of Xamarin.Forms, fully integrated into the modern .NET runtime. With one project and one language — C# — you target four platforms. The framework compiles to native UI controls on each device, so a button on iOS...