.NET MAUI Preview 5 - Animations, Shell, Brushes, & More!

Summary

.NET MAUI Preview 5 introduces significant updates to cross-platform mobile and desktop app development, featuring new UI components, improved project templates, and streamlined development processes. The preview includes enhancements like shell gradients, app themes, new handlers, and an extension for single-project applications across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows platforms. Key improvements focus on simplifying project setup, adding dependency injection capabilities, and providing more native platform integrations. The practical takeaway is that developers can now more easily create multi-platform applications with a more unified and efficient development experience.