Uno Toolkit – an Uno Tech Bite series

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Uno Toolkit – an Uno Tech Bite series

Bite Sized learnings for Uno Toolkit

We understand your time is valuable, and we don’t want to waste it with boring stuff you don’t need, so we’ve designed our Uno Tech Bites to be clear, concise, and to the point. There is no rambling or repetition—just the essential information you need in bite-sized chunks to enhance your productivity and proficiency in Uno Platform development.

In this post, we’ve curated our tech bites into a series covering controls and helpers from the Uno Toolkit, guiding you smoothly through each control, one step at a time.

Uno Toolkit Video Tutorials

Get Started with Uno Toolkit

A quick guide to getting started with the Uno Toolkit library, offering powerful tools and controls for your projects. Watch Video

Command Extensions

Discover how to extend commands in your Uno Platform applications to enhance functionality and user interactions. Watch Video

DrawerFlyoutPresenter Control

Learn how to implement and customize the DrawerFlyoutPresenter control to create versatile navigation drawers. Watch Video

ExtendedSplashScreen

Understand how to create an engaging extended splash screen experience in your Uno Platform apps. Watch Video

Styling the iOS/Android StatusBar Colors (Status Bar Extensions)

Master the art of styling the status bar colors in your iOS and Android apps using Status Bar Extensions. Watch Video

Input Extensions

Explore Input Extensions and see how they simplify handling user inputs in Uno Platform applications. Watch Video

Intro to NavBar

An introduction to the NavBar control, helping you create efficient and attractive navigation bars in your apps. Watch Video

Lightweight Styling

Learn the principles of lightweight styling in Uno Platform to improve the performance and look of your applications. Watch Video

LoadingView

Implement a LoadingView to keep users informed with attractive loading indicators during data processing. Watch Video

Resource Extensions

Utilize Resource Extensions to manage and access your resources more effectively in Uno Platform projects. Watch Video

ResponsiveView and Responsive Markup Extension with XAML

Design responsive layouts using ResponsiveView and Responsive Markup Extension with XAML for adaptive UI. Watch Video

ResponsiveView with C#

Create dynamic and responsive views using ResponsiveView directly in C# to accommodate various device sizes. Watch Video

SafeArea Control

Ensure your app’s UI respects device safe areas with the SafeArea control for a seamless user experience. Watch Video

ShadowContainer

Add depth and shadow effects to your UI elements with the ShadowContainer control to enhance visual appeal. Watch Video

TabBar Series

Follow this series to master the TabBar control in Uno Platform from basics to advanced.

Part 1: Learn the basics of creating and customizing a TabBar in your Uno Platform applications. Watch Video

Part 2: Dive deeper into TabBar customization, including advanced features and styling options. Watch Video

Part 3: Explore the final steps to mastering TabBar implementation and creating a polished UI. Watch Video

Complete TabBar Playlist Watch the Playlist

Un Toolkit Documentation

Visit our Uno Toolkit documentation for a more in depth details of each control or helper.

These bite-sized lessons are designed to provide you with clear, straightforward insights into various aspects of Uno Platform development. If there’s a specific topic you’d like to learn about, give us a shoutout on Twitter or complete our quick two-question form so we can tackle your topics. And don’t forget to follow the amazing Steve for more engaging Uno Platform and .NET content!

Get Started with the Uno Toolkit library	https://youtu.be/sDmyWJaQp4Q
DrawerFlyoutPresenter Control	https://youtu.be/JWTZxnVsd_A
ExtendedSplashScreen	https://youtu.be/jMI4E2e9gYE
Command Extensions	https://youtu.be/CIqRU_lPjFM
How to style the ios/android StatusBar colors (Status Bar Extensions)	https://youtu.be/Mef71b6978s
Input Extensions	https://youtu.be/RwceaVsZaJQ
Intro to NavBar	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Q0hy2BnMI
Lightweight Styling	https://youtu.be/5CsJHMTlNAw
LoadingView	https://youtu.be/3cpjJ3keBvM
Resource Extensions	https://youtu.be/OwQkYSlowfU
ResponsiveView and Responsive Markup Extension with XAML	https://youtu.be/VgpC79ErNRI
ResponsiveView with C#	https://youtu.be/lQueBn6LEyU
SafeArea Control	https://youtu.be/H-HkMzYCiOM
ShadowContainer	https://youtu.be/mohQvifKF0Y
TabBar pt 1	https://youtu.be/-AWrxJ2zDIo
TabBar pt 2	https://youtu.be/-ej7WeITB6o
TabBar pt 3	https://youtu.be/m8bufHGL_iM
TabBar Playlist	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl_OlDcUya9qONoKVz4uGGsEeDbGuaIo_

Next Steps

If you are new to Uno Platform, start by installing the Uno Platform extension and follow the beginner-oriented Counter App or Simple Calc tutorial. Both are doable during a coffee break. For more advanced topics, jump to our Tube Player tutorial.