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Xamarin is a software tool that allows code-sharing across mobile platforms, while still producing native apps.


We love Xamarin and have completed significantly-sized app projects using it. Our Xamarin learning is ongoing within the team and we have excellent expertise in-house.
 
How Xamarin Works Compared to Native iOS and Android


Building separate apps for iOS and Android in their respective platforms is called native development. Then there is hybrid, then there is Xamarin:
 
Native apps – all the code is written specifically to work on with Android, iOS or Windows
 
Hybrid apps – code is written to be compatible across platforms, with compromises
 
Xamarin – code is shared where possible


With Xamarin, you will always produce an app that works just as a native app would, written for the features of that device. The perk is that sharing some of the code saves time, and therefore budget.
 
When is Xamarin not Appropriate?


Xamarin isn't always the right choice. For richer, more complicated apps it's usually best to go for native development.
 
Outsource Xamarin to us and Xamarin Consultancy:


As well as designing and building apps in Xamarin, you can also contact us for just outsourced Xamarin expertise, and we can integrate into your team or take on that part of the project.
 
We are Xamarin certified partners for mobile development!
 
We are excited to be named Certified Xamarin Consulting Partners. Xamarin is a software tool used to build mobile apps in both iOS and Android.
 
Xamarin is owned by Microsoft and has grown into a powerful and popular way to build native mobile applications. Partner status is achieved by showing experitse in delivering Xamarin mobile solutions.
 
Our founder John Puddifoot said:


"We've been working with Xamarin for a couple of years and have supported a number of clients on complex projects.
 
"We believe Xamarin is the most effective way to deliver high quality mobile applications across Android and iOS and this certification shows our commitment to delivering high standards in mobile development."
In addition to our new Xamarin certification, we have three developers, including John, who have completed qualifications at Xamarin University. Others in the team are also experienced in the technology.
 
We also recently became a Microsoft Silver Partner, which we achieved via our vast experience with Microsoft products and endorsements from our clients
 

 
Eastpoint Software Xamarin iOS, Android and Windows  Development and Developers Company Cambridge, UK, London, Richmond, Twickenham, West London, Chelmsford, Colchester and Surrey. We are a Cambridge-based software company with experience in Web and Mobile Development. We are leading Xamarin Android, iOS Mobile Application Development Services Company Cambridge, London and UK, Specialized in developing Hybrid, Native Mobile Apps and Web Apps across different Platforms. we actually love the process of building Mobile Apps online, finding out about a client's business and we feel great satisfaction when we can deliver something that is so important and successful to our clients. Call us on 01223 690164 or Mail us: info@eastpoint.co.uk to discuss what you need and how we can help.
 
 
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Xamarin became popular because it brought C# (a programming language) to Android, iOS and Windows Phone apps, allowing developers to use their existing coding knowledge for mobile app development.


It meant that if you used C#, you had a head start at building mobile apps, rather than having to learn completely new skills for mobile development, having previously only worked in web.
 
And here is where the main USP of Xamarin comes in:


Developers can share code between iOS, Android and Windows Phone while still producing native apps
 
Let's break those two things down.


Sharing code across platforms means that you could share some code between iOS, Android and Windows, rather than having to rewrite 100% new code if you wanted an app that worked on more than one operating system.
 
The most important thing about Xamarin, and that thing that differs from its closest alternatives, is that the final product is the same as if we would use the native language.
 
So for example, a photography app being used on an iPhone should ideally be using code meant for an iPhone, not something written for Android. In this instance, Xamarin offers the opportunity to share some of the general logic behind the photography app, without recycling the unsuitable Android code, which would need to be rewritten.
 
So Xamarin doesn't require you to write generic code that detracts from a specific device, it instead shares the code where possible, but not always.
 
Crucially, you retain access to all the native features. Anything you can do while creating an iOS app with Swift (the development language used for Apple) you can also do in Xamarin.
 
The big surprise


Earlier this year Xamarin was bought by Microsoft for a reported $400million. After the acquisition was announced, there was more news at the Build 2016 keynote (a developer conference): Xamarin would be integrated into Visual Studio.
 
This was extremely exciting news for developers. It meant you no longer needed to pay for accounts to use Xamarin (which was per platform you were developing for). As long as you already used Visual Studio, Xamarin was included (some versions of Xamarin can be used without needing Visual Studio, too). So those without any funds could still use it, and companies were able to save on outgoings.
 
Is Xamarin an easier choice for development?


Xamarin isn't necessarily any easier or better, but it offers benefits for cross-platform development. This has the potential to save on coding time, enabling developers to pass cost savings to clients.
 
My developer wants to use Xamarin for my app, am I OK to approve this?


Xamarin has proved a successful piece of software due the benefits outlined above and is certainly a reputable choice.
 
Ask your developer why they have chosen it for your specific app, and they should be able to explain without technical jargon, to give you peace of mind.
 
Are there alternatives to Xamarin?


Every app spec is different, and it's too simplistic to say that all cross-platform apps should be made using Xamarin. Alternatives include PhoneGap and Ionic, though neither of these offers the same features as Xamarin.
 
Xamarin is not necessarily any 'better' than anything else. As Xamarin developers ourselves, we don't automatically use it. It depends on the circumstances. In particular, if you are developing only an iOS app, or only an Android app, the cross-platform aspect of Xamarin may not be relevant.
 
Also, if a developer is experienced in both iOS and Android development, they may be able to code those two separately in just as quick or quicker time that it would take to do the same in Xamarin.


Eastpoint Software Xamarin Mobile App Development Twickenham, London, Colchester, Chelmsford, Surrey, UK and Cambridge. We are a Cambridge-based software company with experience in Web, Mobile and eCommerce development. If you're looking for Mobile Apps platform give us a call or send an email – we have worked on various Mobile Apps projects and have several options to get the most of your budget. Get in touch with us about outsourcing that part of the project. We have experience working with partners and agencies on software products. Call us on 01223 690164 or Mail us: info@eastpoint.co.uk to discuss what you need and how we can help.
 
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