About the Book
Learn the bare essentials needed to begin developing cross-platform, mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. Apps can be easily deployed to Google Play or to the Apple App Store. You will gain insight on architecture and how to arrange your app's design, where to begin developing, what pitfalls exist, and how to avoid them. Also covered are expected new features in Xamarin.Forms 3.0, so you may be prepared ahead of time for what the next release brings.
Xamarin.Forms Essentials provides a brief history of Xamarin as a company, including how their product has become one of the most-used, cross-platform technologies for enterprise applications and app development across the world. Examples in the book are built around a real-life example that is an actual app in Google Play and in the Apple App Store, and has thousands of downloads between iOS and Android. You will learn how an application is set up from scratch, and you will benefit from the author's hard-won experience and tips in addressing various development challenges.
What You'll Learn
Create cross-platform user interfaces from one code base for both iOS and Android
See how a commercial application is built and then deployed for sale in the app stores
Integrate your Xamarin.Forms applications with third-party, RESTful APIs
Arrange application architecture to avoid pitfalls and optimize your design
Get a heads-up on new features released as part of Xamarin.Forms 3.0
Choose appropriately between Xamarin.Forms and traditional Xamarin, depending upon your application needs and its goals
Who This Book Is For
Mobile app developers who are producing software for multiple platforms, including Google Android and Apple iOS. Readers should be familiar with Visual Studio either on Mac OS X or Windows, and have a working knowledge of C#.
Table of Contents:
Part I: What Is Xamarin.Forms?.- 1. A Brief History of Xamarin.- 2. Introducing Xamarin.Forms.- 3. Xamarin.Forms Contents.- 4. Xamarin.Forms vs Traditional Xamarin.-.- Part II: Building an App.- 5. Establishing the Architecture.- 6. Building Screens.- 7. Connecting To A REST Backend.- 8. Using Good Libraries That Are Already Out There.-.- Part III: Future of Xamarin.Forms.- 9. What To Expect In Xamarin.Forms Version 3.- 10. Conclusion.
About the Author :
Gerald Versluis is a full stack software developer and Microsoft MVP from Holland. He has many years of experience working with Xamarin and .NET technologies. Gerald has been involved in a variety of roles in numerous different projects. A great number of these projects involve developing Xamarin apps. Not only does Gerald like to code, but he also is keen on spreading his knowledge and gaining some in the bargain. Gerald speaks, provides training sessions, and writes blogs and articles in his spare time.
Review :
"A treasury of ingenious takes on New England and American classics. . . . Gorgeous, flavorful dishes. . . . Jennings's exciting recipes will inspire readers to get more creative with their cooking."
--Library Journal, starred review
"[One of] the 7 Most Anticipated Cookbooks of Fall 2017."
--Publishers Weekly
"Spills and stains are to be expected on this lushly photographed compendium of New England(-ish) food, its pages shot through with clever ideas absorbed during [Jennings's] culinary coming-of-age by way of Italy and California."
--Food & Wine
"Never has there been a better time for New England cuisine, and anyone who's dined at the award-winning Townsman in Boston knows that Jennings is to thank. [Homegrown shows you how to] recreate his twists on centuries-old classics by using seaweed to boost the brininess of clam chowder or adding Yankee flair to carbonara via razor clams and salt pork."
--Tasting Table
"This book echoes the simplicity and delight of mealtime with Matt's wife and their boys rather than the foods that require a restaurant kitchen and larder. Homegrown will make your kitchen a better place to cook in and a better place to eat in and will supply you with a lifetime of great recipes that your family will love."
--Andrew Zimmern, from the foreword
"Matt's book tells us a compelling personal story about the place that defines him. His respect for these ingredients and his delicious recipes will forever transform your understanding of New England flavors."
--Sean Brock, chef and author, Heritage
"I've always known Matt Jennings to have a contagious pride for northeastern cuisine, and it's delightful to see how he shares that with the world of both home and professional cooks here in Homegrown. Matt's simple, approachable, and delicious recipes drive me right to the store and back to the kitchen to sate my appetite for Yankee cooking with a serious reboot. Matt finds the perfect balance between honoring the region's influential landscape and rich history while also providing a fresh twist on classic New England dishes, including influences from his wide travels and infinite repertoire. This book makes me crazy with hunger for a visit to Matt's table in Beantown."
--Mario Batali, chef, author, philanthropist
"The recipes Matt gives us in Homegrown honor not only the food of his heritage but also the food of his heart. As a dad, Matt realizes that what we cook at home must be both simple to make and worth the effort. These dishes will soon become favorites in your house, too."
--Tyler Florence, chef, author, restaurateur
"A great debut for Matt Jennings! His New England background and his love for food make this a great read as well as an amazing reference for anyone looking to amp up their kitchens. The recipes are simple enough for a home cook to follow with professional results."
--April Bloomfield, chef and author, A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens
"With a title like Homegrown, who could resist? This book is an inspired compilation of the food Matt Jennings has grown up with. From his soul to your table, these dishes will take you right to New England and all the delectable seasonal provisions it offers."
--Daniel Boulud, chef/owner, The Dinex Group
"This is new, quintessential New England cuisine brought to you in a book full of insight and delicious, smart food."
--David McMillan, chef and author, The Art of Living According to Joe Beef
"This book echoes the simplicity and delight of mealtime with Matt's wife and their boys rather than the foods that require a restaurant kitchen and larder. Homegrown will make your kitchen a better place to cook in and a better place to eat in and will supply you with a lifetime of great recipes that your family will love."
--Andrew Zimmern, from the foreword
"Matt's book tells us a compelling personal story about the place that defines him. His respect for these ingredients and his delicious recipes will forever transform your understanding of New England flavors."
--Sean Brock, chef and author, Heritage
"I've always known Matt Jennings to have a contagious pride for northeastern cuisine, and it's delightful to see how he shares that with the world of both home and professional cooks here in Homegrown. Matt's simple, approachable, and delicious recipes drive me right to the store and back to the kitchen to sate my appetite for Yankee cooking with a serious reboot. Matt finds the perfect balance between honoring the region's influential landscape and rich history while also providing a fresh twist on classic New England dishes, including influences from his wide travels and infinite repertoire. This book makes me crazy with hunger for a visit to Matt's table in Beantown."
--Mario Batali, chef, author, philanthropist
"The recipes Matt gives us in Homegrown honor not only the food of his heritage but also the food of his heart. As a dad, Matt realizes that what we cook at home must be both simple to make and worth the effort. These dishes will soon become favorites in your house, too."
--Tyler Florence, chef, author, restaurateur
"A great debut for Matt Jennings! His New England background and his love for food make this a great read as well as an amazing reference for anyone looking to amp up their kitchens. The recipes are simple enough for a home cook to follow with professional results."
--April Bloomfield, chef and author, A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens
"With a title like Homegrown, who could resist? This book is an inspired compilation of the food Matt Jennings has grown up with. From his soul to your table, these dishes will take you right to New England and all the delectable seasonal provisions it offers."
--Daniel Boulud, chef/owner, The Dinex Group
"This is new, quintessential New England cuisine brought to you in a book full of insight and delicious, smart food."
--David McMillan, chef and author, The Art of Living According to Joe Beef
"I've always known Matt Jennings to have a contagious pride for northeastern cuisine, and it's delightful to see how he shares that with the world of both home and professional cooks here in Homegrown. Matt's simple, approachable, and delicious recipes drive me right to the store and back to the kitchen to sate my appetite for Yankee cooking with a serious reboot. Matt finds the perfect balance between honoring the region's influential landscape and rich history while also providing a fresh twist on classic New England dishes, including influences from his wide travels and infinite repertoire. This book makes me crazy with hunger for a visit to Matt's table in Beantown."
--Mario Batali, chef, author, philanthropist
"A great debut for Matt Jennings! His New England background and his love for food make this a great read as well as an amazing reference for anyone looking to amp up their kitchens. The recipes are simple enough for a home cook to follow with professional results."
--April Bloomfield, chef and author, A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens
"Matt's book tells us a compelling personal story about the place that defines him. His respect for these ingredients and his delicious recipes will forever transform your understanding of New England flavors."
--Sean Brock, chef and author, Heritage
"With a title like Homegrown, who could resist? This book is an inspired compilation of the food Matt Jennings has grown up with. From his soul to your table, these dishes will take you right to New England and all the delectable seasonal provisions it offers."
--Daniel Boulud, chef/owner, The Dinex Group
"This is new, quintessential New England cuisine brought to you in a book full of insight and delicious, smart food."
--David McMillan, chef and author, The Art of Living According to Joe Beef
"The recipes Matt gives us in Homegrown honor not only the food of his heritage but also the food of his heart. As a dad, Matt realizes that what we cook at home must be both simple to make and worth the effort. These dishes will soon become favorites in your house, too."
--Tyler Florence, chef, author, restaurateur
