Save and Show PDF Files with This Library in Xamarin.Forms

Summary

The transcript discusses a Xamarin Forms library for downloading and displaying PDF files across mobile platforms, with specific implementation details for iOS and Android. The library, created by Donald Bens, allows developers to open PDFs either within the app or through external applications, with platform-specific nuances in how the file preview is handled. Key differences include iOS always showing PDFs in-app using a native view controller, while Android provides more flexibility with in-app or external app options, including a user app selection dialog. The practical takeaway is that developers can use this library to easily implement PDF viewing functionality in cross-platform mobile applications with minimal platform-specific code.