Summary

Data binding is a powerful concept in XAML that makes it easier to separate our view logic from our business logic. It’s a huge enabler for doing MVVM in .NET MAUI. It is a complex subject and it can be challenging to fully master every aspect of it. It involves understanding a variety of concepts and techniques, from simple data bindings to multi-bindings and converters, and from element and relative bindings to high-performance compiled bindings.

However, don’t be overwhelmed. Like any complex subject, understanding data binding comes with time and practice. The more you work with it, the more comfortable you’ll become, and many aspects of it will eventually become second nature.

Remember, the ultimate objective is to efficiently apply the MVVM pattern. In this context, data binding plays a crucial role in connecting your ViewModel’s data and business logic with the UI. The knowledge you’ve gathered in this chapter has brought you...