FreshMVVM is a lightweight and easy-to-use MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) framework specifically designed for Xamarin.Forms applications. It was created by Michael Ridland to leverage the strengths of Xamarin.Forms while filling in the gaps that other MVVM frameworks might leave. Here are some key points about FreshMVVM:
Key Features
PageModel to PageModel Navigation: FreshMVVM simplifies navigation between different pages in a Xamarin.Forms application by using PageModels instead of traditional ViewModels.
Automatic Wiring: It automatically wires up the BindingContext and page events such as appearing and disappearing, reducing the boilerplate code developers need to write.
Built-in IOC Container: FreshMVVM includes an Inversion of Control (IOC) container, which helps manage dependencies and promotes a clean architecture.
Convention over Configuration: The framework follows a convention over configuration approach, making it easier to learn and use. For instance, it uses "Page" and "PageModel" instead of "View" and "ViewModel" to align with Xamarin.Forms conventions.
Basic Methods: It provides basic methods in the PageModel, such as init and reverseinit, and includes built-in navigation containers for simple navigation, tabbed navigation, and master-detail navigation[1][2][4].
Comparison with Other MVVM Frameworks
FreshMVVM is designed to be lightweight and straightforward, making it an excellent choice for developers who are new to MVVM or those who want to avoid the complexity of more feature-rich frameworks like MVVMCross or Prism. It focuses on providing just enough functionality to implement MVVM effectively in Xamarin.Forms without...
