The AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin is now included in the AWS SDK for .NET, making it easier than ever to build mobile apps that integrate with Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up the AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin, from creating an account to configuring the SDK.
Prerequisites
Before you can start building your app, you need to complete a few prerequisites:
Create an AWS Account
To use the AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin, you'll need to create an AWS account. This will give you access to all the AWS services you'll be using in your app.
Install Xamarin
If you're new to mobile development, you'll also need to install Xamarin on your machine. This is a cross-platform development tool that allows you to build apps for Android and iOS devices.
Setting Up the SDK
Now that you have your prerequisites out of the way, it's time to set up the AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin:
Step 1: Obtain AWS Credentials
To make calls to AWS services in your app, you'll need to obtain AWS credentials. You can do this by using Amazon Cognito, an AWS service that allows your application to access the services in the SDK without having to embed your private AWS credentials in the application.
To get started with Amazon Cognito, create a new identity pool and enter a name for it. Select the checkbox to enable access to unauthenticated identities and choose Create Pool to create your identity pool.
Step 2: Set Permissions
Next, you'll need to set permissions for every AWS service that you want to use in your app. This involves creating IAM roles for authenticated and unauthenticated users and modifying policies attached to those roles.
Step 3: Create a New Project
Once you have your AWS credentials and permissions set up, it's time to create a new project in your IDE of choice. For this example, we'll be using Visual Studio to develop our app.
Step 4: Install the AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin
Finally, install the AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin by running the install-package command in the Package Manager console or by installing each package individually.
That's it! With these steps complete, you're ready to start building your mobile app with the AWS Mobile SDK for .NET and Xamarin.