.NET MAUI Preview 9 - Borders, Corners, and Shadows – Oh my!

Summary

.NET MAUI Preview 9 introduces significant improvements to cross-platform app development, focusing on performance, graphics, and UI enhancements. Key features include new border and shadow capabilities through the Microsoft MAUI graphics library, with the ability to create rounded corners, custom shapes, and drop shadows across controls. The release also dramatically improves Android startup times, reducing app launch duration by up to 51% and reducing app size through optimized ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation. Developers can now create cross-platform applications for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows with enhanced visual design options and improved performance.