I want to create an application that runs on all platforms (IOS, Andriod, Windows, and MacOS). From what I've seen, Microsoft's MAUI is a good candidate to do so, but it is still in preview, and Microsoft might end up delaying its release again. Should I wait for MAUI to release or are there other frameworks which would allow me to build the app using C# and .NET preferably? I'm thinking of using Xamarin for mobile development then use WFA for windows and Xamarin.Mac for Macos.

CodePudding user response：

There is no indication the release will be delayed again. Even if so, try it out and if it does everything you want today, why not roll with it? I know of a couple of .NET MAUI apps that have been rolled out already. It's not recommended officially, but definitely doable.

If you don't want to risk that, start with Xamarin.Forms today. It can still do all the things you mentioned and the APIs will be 90% the same between .NET MAUI and Xamarin.Forms. There should be a clear transitioning path. Additionally there is a ton of resources and great community for you to leverage right now.

CodePudding user response：

As per me you are on right track, Xamarin is the right choice for cross-platform functionality till date. Also you can try with .Net core which already suggested by @jdweng

All the best