$npx -y skills add syncfusion/maui-toolkit-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-maui-toolkit-getting-startedGetting started with Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit. Covers installation, cross-platform capabilities, system requirements, and development environment setup for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows applications.
| 1 | # Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit Introduction |
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| 3 | Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit provides a comprehensive collection of professional UI components for building modern, cross-platform mobile and desktop applications. This skill guides you through getting started with Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit, from installation and setup to understanding the platform capabilities and component ecosystem. |
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| 5 | ## What is Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit? |
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| 7 | Syncfusion® .NET MAUI is a suite of 20+ professional, high-performance UI components built on Microsoft's .NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) framework. It enables you to write once and deploy across Android, iOS, macOS (via Mac Catalyst), and Windows (via WinUI 3) from a single shared codebase. |
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| 9 | ### Key Highlights |
| 10 | |
| 11 | - **20+ Professional Components:** Comprehensive collection of layout, editors, calendars, and more |
| 12 | - **Single Codebase:** Write once, deploy to Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows simultaneously |
| 13 | - **Native Performance:** Platform-specific optimizations for smooth, responsive experiences |
| 14 | - **Modern Design:** Material Design with automatic dark mode support |
| 15 | - **Enterprise-Ready:** Production-tested, WCAG-compliant, with comprehensive documentation |
| 16 | |
| 17 | ## Quick Facts |
| 18 | |
| 19 | | Aspect | Details | |
| 20 | |--------|---------| |
| 21 | | **Supported Platforms** | Android (API 21+), iOS (12.2+), macOS (12+), Windows (10/11) | |
| 22 | | **Component Count** | 20+ professional UI controls | |
| 23 | | **Code Sharing** | 90%+ code reusability across platforms | |
| 24 | | **.NET Support** | .NET 9.0, .NET 10.0 | |
| 25 | | **Development Tools** | Visual Studio 2022, VS Code | |
| 26 | |
| 27 | ## Documentation and Navigation Guide |
| 28 | |
| 29 | ### Getting Started & Installation |
| 30 | 📄 **Read:** [references/getting-started-installation.md](references/getting-started-installation.md) |
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| 32 | Start here to understand what Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit includes, view the complete component ecosystem, and follow step-by-step installation instructions via NuGet Package Manager or Package Manager Console. |
| 33 | |
| 34 | **Topics covered:** |
| 35 | - What is Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit and why choose it |
| 36 | - 20+ component categories (Data Visualization, Buttons, Layout, Editors, Calendars, Notification, etc.) |
| 37 | - Installation via NuGet Package Manager |
| 38 | - Theme configuration and setup |
| 39 | |
| 40 | ### Platform Support & System Requirements |
| 41 | 📄 **Read:** [references/platforms-requirements.md](references/platforms-requirements.md) |
| 42 | |
| 43 | Verify platform support and system requirements for your target deployment. Learn minimum and recommended specifications for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows development. |
| 44 | |
| 45 | **Topics covered:** |
| 46 | - Supported platforms and version matrix |
| 47 | - Platform-specific capabilities and constraints |
| 48 | - Hardware requirements (minimum and recommended) |
| 49 | - Operating system requirements for development |
| 50 | - Development tools and SDKs needed |
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| 52 | ### Framework Compatibility & .NET Versions |
| 53 | 📄 **Read:** [references/framework-compatibility.md](references/framework-compatibility.md) |
| 54 | |
| 55 | Understand .NET version compatibility with Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit. Learn which .NET versions are supported and best practices for version selection. |
| 56 | |
| 57 | **Topics covered:** |
| 58 | - Supported .NET versions (.NET 9.0, .NET 10.0) |
| 59 | - Version compatibility matrix |
| 60 | - LTS (Long-Term Support) recommendations |
| 61 | - Performance and stability considerations |
| 62 | |
| 63 | ### Development Environment Setup |
| 64 | 📄 **Read:** [references/development-environment-setup.md](references/development-environment-setup.md) |
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| 66 | Configure your development environment for Windows, macOS, or Visual Studio Code. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, and verification for all major development tools. |
| 67 | |
| 68 | **Topics covered:** |
| 69 | - Visual Studio 2022 setup (Windows) |
| 70 | - Visual Studio Code setup |
| 71 | - .NET SDK installation and verification |
| 72 | - Android SDK and iOS/Xcode configuration |
| 73 | - Troubleshooting common setup issues |
| 74 | |
| 75 | ### Cross-Platform Development Basics |
| 76 | 📄 **Read:** [references/cross-platform-development.md](references/cross-platform-development.md) |
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| 78 | Learn the architecture and patterns for building cross-platform applications. Understand code sharing strategies, platform-specific code, resource management, and adaptive layouts. |
| 79 | |
| 80 | **Topics covered:** |
| 81 | - Single codebase architecture |
| 82 | - Code reusability patterns (90%+ sharing) |
| 83 | - Platform-specific code when needed |
| 84 | - Unified resource system (images, fonts, assets) |
| 85 | - Adaptive layouts and responsive design |
| 86 | - Theme adaptation across platforms |
| 87 | |
| 88 | ### Component Ecosystem Overview |
| 89 | 📄 **Read:** [references/component-ecosystem.md](references/component-ecosystem.md) |
| 90 | |
| 91 | Explore the 20+ components available in Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Toolkit. Understand component categories, their purposes, and how to choose the right component for your needs. |
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| 93 | **Topics covered |