The document discusses cross-platform mobile development, focusing on Portable Class Libraries (PCL) and shared projects. It includes an agenda with topics such as demonstrating these concepts and providing additional resources for further learning. Key elements highlight the importance of targeting various frameworks and utilizing the least common denominator approach.

1. Cross-Platform Mobile Development
with PCLs
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Seth Valdetero
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3. Agenda
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1. Portable Class Libraries
2. Shared Projects
3. Demo
4. ???
5. PROFIT!!!!

4. File Linking
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5. Portable Class Library
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• Least Common Denominator
• Target Frameworks
• Profiles

6. Portable Class Library
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slodge.blogspot.com/2012/05/portable-class-libraries-in-mvvmcross.html

7. Portable Class Library
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8. Portable Class Library
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twitter.com/JamesMontemagno/status/472968183301697536

9. Shared Project
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10. DEMO
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11. Questions?
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12. Links
• twitter.com/JamesMontemagno/status/472968183301697536
• danrigby.com/2014/05/14/supported-pcl-profiles-xamarin-for-visual-studio-2/
• developer.xamarin.com/guides/cross-
platform/application_fundamentals/pcl/introduction_to_portable_class_libraries/
• msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/dn609832.aspx
• msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg597391%28v=vs.110%29.aspx
• embed.plnkr.co/03ck2dCtnJogBKHJ9EjY/preview
• slodge.blogspot.com/2012/05/portable-class-libraries-in-mvvmcross.html
• blogs.msdn.com/b/dsplaisted/archive/2012/08/27/how-to-make-portable-class-
libraries-work-for-you.aspx
• blogs.msdn.com/b/dotnet/archive/2014/04/21/sharing-code-across-platforms.aspx
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Seth Valdetero
Senior Development Consultant
@valdetero
valdetero@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/valdetero
github.com/valdetero
sparkhound.com/pages/blogs.aspx