how can i design android apps in visual studio

falak khan 0 Reputation points
2025-01-08T14:50:47.2066667+00:00

can i make a gui app by simply drag and drop from toolbox in designer windows in .net mau

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  1. Pradeep M 4,960 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-09T03:41:20.6533333+00:00

    Hi falak khan,

    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q & A forum. 

    Yes, you can design Android apps in Visual Studio using .NET MAUI, which allows you to build cross-platform applications. However, .NET MAUI does not include a drag-and-drop GUI designer like those available in WinForms or WPF. Instead, the user interface is created using XAML, a markup language, with support from Visual Studio's IntelliSense. You can view and adjust your UI in real-time using .NET MAUI Live Preview or Hot Reload. While this approach requires writing XAML, it provides flexibility and enables shared UI development across multiple platforms. If you prefer a drag-and-drop interface, Android Studio might be a better fit for Android-only development. 

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