The Project Options view

There are numerous options that can be set, which would affect the way the application is built and executed. These options can be adjusted from within the Project Options view. The following section will show you how to use the different options available in the Xamarin Studio project explorer to set various project configurations.

Understanding the project structure

A project is an organizational unit that represents the complete Xamarin Android application in the Solution pad. It contains not just the source code, but also contains the dependent libraries, resources, and other project configurations. Before we begin with writing any code, we must understand the Xamarin.Android project structure and significance of each folder. The following screenshot depicts the different components a Xamarin Android application is composed of:

Xamarin Studio project wizard creates the default project structure and adds the required files and directory to Solution pad. The most...