When it comes to creating fully native iOS and Android apps, few platforms can match the ease and efficiency of Xamarin. By leveraging your existing C# code and favorite .NET libraries, you can develop, profile, debug, test, and deploy apps directly from Visual Studio. With Xamarin's all-in-one installer, installing the Android and iOS SDKs is a breeze - and comes bundled with VS 2015.
Targeting All Platforms
With Xamarin, you can share one C# codebase across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. This means that up to 90% of your code can be shared across all three platforms using Xamarin.iOS and Xamarin.Android. Alternatively, you can use Xamarin.Forms to write a single, shared user interface that increases code share to 100%. Whether you're building custom native user interfaces or sharing code across platforms, Xamarin makes it easy to target all three.
Easy Installation
Installing the Android and iOS SDKs can be time-consuming, but Xamarin's all-in-one installer simplifies the process. With this installer, you'll get everything you need to start building mobile apps with just a few clicks - no more tedious setup or configuration required.
100% Native Apps
When it comes to creating native iOS and Android apps, Xamarin delivers. Your apps will be fully native in all three ways: using the Android and iOS Designers to create custom native user interfaces; leveraging 100% native performance; and accessing full native APIs. This means you'll have access to the entire spectrum of rich platform functionality, and your apps will look, feel, and behave just like users expect.
Reusing Existing Code
Mobilize your existing desktop or web apps by porting your C# code into Xamarin projects. You can also reuse your favorite .NET libraries - choosing from a growing ecosystem of over 20,000 libraries. Additionally, the Xamarin Component Store offers hundreds of third-party libraries packaged for instant adoption, covering everything from cloud services and enterprise systems to data visualization tools and payments.
Discovering as You Type
With full IntelliSense support, you can explore APIs as you type. This means that you'll have access to all the tools and features you need to build mission-critical apps - without ever leaving your code editor.
Building Mission-Critical Apps
Whether you're building apps for consumers, enterprise customers, employees, or vendors, Xamarin has a growing community of developers with customers in over 150 countries. With this platform, you'll be joining a community that's dedicated to helping you build the best mobile apps possible - and achieving your goals.
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