Zero MAUI Experience, Delivered in 2 Weeks
With no prior .NET MAUI experience, the team built and delivered a full food ordering app in two weeks using .NET MAUI, ABP.io, and MauiKit.
A food ordering app built fast on a framework nobody on the team knew
The team delivered a full food ordering app in just two weeks, built on .NET MAUI alongside ABP.io and MauiKit — despite starting with zero prior MAUI experience.
Every layer of the build, from authentication and navigation to dependency injection, device compatibility, and UI design, had to be solved from scratch under a tight two-week timeline.
Despite zero prior MAUI experience, strategic use of .NET MAUI, ABP.io, and MauiKit delivered a robust, scalable app within a tight two-week timeline.
What was breaking before this build
Business challenges
- Tight TimelineDelivering a full food ordering app within just two weeks left little room for error.
- Learning CurveThe team had zero prior experience with .NET MAUI, requiring a rapid ramp-up before development could begin.
Technical challenges
- Navigation ApproachThe default shell-based navigation was not suitable for the app's requirements, requiring a more controllable alternative.
- Dependency Injection GapsMauiKit did not fully support DI, especially where flyout navigation expected a pre-instantiated detail page.
- Manifest & Build PermissionsUnnecessary manifest permissions initially caused build delays due to dependency conflicts when generating the APK.
- Device CompatibilityEnsuring UI controls and layouts functioned correctly across different devices required careful configuration and testing.
How we solved it
Token-Based Authentication
Implemented token-based auth with tokens stored securely in device memory, integrated with ABP.io's auth framework.
Custom Navigation
Replaced shell-based navigation with a navigation-based approach for better control over app flow and DI.
DI Wherever Possible
Integrated dependency injection wherever MauiKit allowed, keeping navigational components and services manageable.
Focused Learning Sessions
Ran dedicated learning sessions using official docs and community resources to get up to speed on MAUI quickly.
Streamlined Manifest Permissions
Iteratively refined manifest permission declarations to remove conflicts and enable smooth APK builds.
Cross-Device Testing
Conducted thorough testing across target devices to confirm control compatibility.
Modular ABP.io Configuration
Used ABP.io's module dependency features to configure localization, services, and permissions.
Custom XAML Components
Built custom converters, ContentViews, and observable patterns, with two-way binding and RelayCommand ViewModels.
What the team uses every day
Token-Based Authentication
Tokens are stored securely in device memory and sent with every API request via ABP.io's auth framework.
Custom Navigation Flow
A navigation-based (non-shell) approach gives fine-grained control over app flow and dependency injection.
Reusable Custom Components
Custom converters, ContentViews, and observable messaging patterns power a consistent UI.
Two-Way Data Binding
ViewModel data binding with RelayCommand implementations drives dynamic, responsive UI interactions.
Cross-Device Compatibility
MauiKit-based UI components and layouts function correctly across different devices and platforms.
The guarantees this was built on
- Manifest Permission DisciplineOnly necessary resources/permissions are declared per platform in the manifest, avoiding dependency conflicts and build delays.
- Modular ABP.io ConfigurationABP.io's module dependency features govern localization, services, and permission settings.
Integrations & channels
The outcome
Delivered a full app in just 2 weeks
Zero prior MAUI experience on the team
Secure token-based auth via ABP.io
