Zero to Mobile Hero - Intro to Xamarin and Visual Studio Team Services

Discover the power of cross-platform mobile development with Xamarin and Visual Studio Team Services in this comprehensive conference talk. Learn about Xamarin Native and Xamarin.Forms as powerful solutions for .NET developers targeting various devices. Explore the process of creating a simple HelloWorld app and a more complex example involving Azure services, including Cognitive Services for facial recognition. Gain insights into using Visual Studio Team Services for Continuous Integration and see real-world examples of life-saving apps built with Xamarin. Follow along with slides, demos, code samples, and live coding as the speaker guides you through project setup, structure, and implementation. Delve into topics such as F# integration, Cognitive Services implementation, and DevOps practices including project dashboards and pipeline setups for Android and iOS. By the end of this talk, feel empowered to create your own mobile apps efficiently and carry your work with you wherever you go.