Xamarin is a program distribution for Windows that provides a flexible framework for simplifying cross platform app development. With it, you can create native solutions for iOS, Android, and Windows using a single database.

Create native interfaces

The main advantage of this toolset is its ability to maintain the appearance and feel of each computing platform. You can write in C# and XAML languages, and the program takes care of rendering the graphical interface components according to the target guidelines.

The package offers a rich set of UI controls and layouts that map directly to their native counterparts on mobile and desktop OSs. This means it is possible to create complex, responsive, and visually appealing user interfaces that do not look out of place.

Data management

Another important aspect of this software is code reusability. The majority of business logic and data of your application can be shared across platforms. This significantly reduces development time and minimizes the potential for bugs or inconsistencies.

The distribution gives you access to a vast ecosystem of native APIs, libraries, and third party plugins through Xamarin.Essentials and NuGet packages. Thus, you can leverage device specific features like GPS, sensors, and other hardware. You may also integrate NUnit to examine code.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to develop cross platform applications;
you can integrate various of libraries and plugins;
it is possible to design custom user interfaces.