Computer ScienceEngineering

Edwin Norbey Gómez Bello, Miguel Angel Leguizamón Páez

2025.3.8International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering

DOI: 10.4018/ijitwe.370962

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This article explores how Xamarin simplifies cross-platform mobile app development and highlights the importance of design patterns in tackling modern software challenges, and introduces key design patterns like Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), singleton, and dependency injection.

Abstract

This article explores how Xamarin simplifies cross-platform mobile app development and highlights the importance of design patterns in tackling modern software challenges. As demand grows for adaptable, high-performing apps, Xamarin empowers developers to create seamless solutions for iOS, Android, and Windows using C#. The text introduces key design patterns like Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), singleton, and dependency injection, showing how they reduce complexity, boost code reuse, and improve maintainability. It also discusses the transition to .NET MAUI, the next-generation framework built on Xamarin's foundation, offering enhanced performance and flexibility. A practical example demonstrates the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern in a task list app, illustrating how design patterns solve real-world problems. By focusing on efficient resource management and scalable design, this article provides actionable insights to overcome challenges in cross-platform development, ensuring robust and maintainable applications.

Citation format

BELLO, Edwin Norbey Gómez; PÁEZ, Miguel Angel Leguizamón. Analysis of design patterns available for the implementation of applications in xamarin. International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering, 2025, 20: 1–30.