Data Binding Building Blocks in .NET MAUI
In the previous chapters, we familiarized ourselves with the core concepts of the MVVM pattern and explored the fundamentals of .NET MAUI. With the knowledge of MVVM principles and .NET MAUI’s capabilities, we can now start looking at how to apply MVVM to .NET MAUI.
Data binding, a crucial component in .NET MAUI, is the key enabler of the MVVM pattern. In this chapter, we will focus on the fundamental concepts, components, and techniques that facilitate data binding in .NET MAUI. These critical elements link the View and ViewModel layers of your application, enabling efficient communication and ensuring a clean separation of concerns.
In the course of this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Key components for data binding
- Binding modes and the INotifyPropertyChanged interface
- Handling interactions with the ICommand interface
By the end of this chapter, you will have a solid understanding of the...