.NET MAUI Preview 7 - Full Windows & Mac Setup with CLI, VS Code, & Visual Studio 2022

Summary

.NET MAUI Preview 7 is a multi-platform app UI framework enabling developers to build iOS, Android, iPad, MacOS, and Windows applications from a single shared codebase, evolving from Xamarin Forms with a focus on mobile and desktop development. The preview release emphasizes reliability, performance, and includes improvements like new layout systems, semantic services, font scaling, and accessibility features. Developers can leverage .NET MAUI with .NET 6, integrating Blazor web content and native API access, and those currently using Xamarin Forms can expect smooth transition tools and continued support. The practical takeaway is that developers can now explore a more comprehensive cross-platform development approach with native control access and increased flexibility.