.NET MAUI Extension for VS Code

Overview

• .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) extension allows building cross-platform apps.
• Built on C# and C# Dev Kit.
• Offers tools such as IntelliSense, Solution Explorer, and package management.
• Key features include debugging, project switching, and multi-platform app development.

Quick Start Guide

1. Install the .NET MAUI extension
   • C# and C# Dev Kit will install as dependencies.
2. Open or Create a MAUI Project
   • Open a folder with a .NET MAUI project (.csproj or .sln).
   • Or use Solution Explorer or Command Palette to create a new MAUI project.
3. Select Debug Target
   • Choose debug target via status bar and press F5 to start debugging.

Features

• Debugging: Debug on emulators, simulators, and devices.
• Deploy Targets: Easily switch targets and build for all MAUI platforms.
• C# Dev Kit Features
  • Includes Solution Explorer, Test Explorer, code navigation, refactoring, and Roslyn-powered features.
• XAML UI Editing
  • Syntax highlighting and IntelliSense.
• Hot Reload: Apply changes without restarting the app.

Supported Debug Targets

• Compilation checks are available for all platforms on any OS.

Requirements

• .NET 7 or greater with MAUI workload.
• Activated C# Dev Kit extension with a Visual Studio or IntelliCode subscription.
• Android: Requires Android SDK.
• iOS/macOS: Requires latest Xcode.

Known Limitations

• Framework switching for IntelliSense is not yet available.
• C# Hot Reload off by default, can be enabled in settings.
• Issues with new project templates may require reinstallation of MAUI workload.

Reporting Issues

• Use VS Code's Help > Report Issue to file new issues.
• Issues can also be reported on the C# Dev Kit GitHub Repo.

Feedback

• FAQs: FAQs link
• Provide Feedback: File issues or feature requests on GitHub.
• Known Issues: React to existing issues to prioritize them.
• Survey: Quick survey link to provide feedback on the extension.