Building Cross-platform Mobile Apps in C# with Xamarin and Azure
Mobile development teams are drowning in platform fragmentation—write once, deploy everywhere with C# and Xamarin. This course cuts through the complexity, showing you how to build production-ready iOS and Android applications whilst leveraging Azure’s cloud infrastructure for backend services and deployment.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for .NET developers pivoting to mobile or teams standardising on a single codebase across platforms. The 4-hour runtime is tight, so expect a focused sprint rather than exhaustive coverage—you’ll need prior C# competency to extract maximum value.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Xamarin’s shared codebase architecture, building native UIs for both iOS and Android from a unified C# foundation. The course covers platform-specific considerations, dependency injection patterns, and integrating Azure services for authentication, data storage, and push notifications—practical decisions you’ll face in week one of any real project.
Matt Milner walks you through deployment pipelines, connecting your apps to Azure App Service, and managing the development-to-production workflow. You’ll see how to structure projects for maintainability, handle platform differences without sacrificing code reuse, and leverage Azure’s monitoring and scaling capabilities to keep your apps performant in production.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- .NET developers expanding into mobile: Your C# skills transfer directly; this course bridges the gap to mobile-specific patterns and Xamarin’s tooling without forcing you to learn Java or Swift.
- Teams seeking code reuse across platforms: If your business demands iOS and Android support but you’re tired of maintaining separate codebases, Xamarin’s shared logic approach directly addresses your pain point.
- Cloud-first developers integrating mobile backends: The Azure integration focus means you’ll immediately understand how to wire mobile frontends to cloud services—critical for modern app architecture.
May not suit:
- Absolute beginners to programming: This assumes solid C# fundamentals; you’ll be lost without prior object-oriented programming experience.
- React Native or Flutter specialists: If you’re committed to JavaScript or Dart ecosystems, Xamarin’s C# approach won’t align with your team’s direction or existing expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Building Cross-platform Mobile Apps in C# with Xamarin and Azure take?
The course runs 4 hours 7 minutes. Plan for 6–8 hours total if you’re coding along with the labs and experimenting with Azure integration.
Do I need Azure experience before starting?
No. Matt covers Azure fundamentals in context—authentication, databases, and deployment. Familiarity with cloud concepts helps, but isn’t required.
Will this teach me Xamarin.Forms or Xamarin.Native?
The course focuses on practical cross-platform development; expect coverage of both approaches depending on use cases, with emphasis on code sharing strategies.
Can I use this knowledge immediately in production?
Yes, for greenfield projects or teams already committed to the .NET stack. For legacy apps or teams without C# expertise, you’ll need additional planning around team skills and migration strategy.
Course by Matt Milner on Pluralsight. Duration: 4h 7m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
