The Xamarin platform is essentially a framework that enables developers to develop cross-platform mobile applications, using either the C# or F# programming languages, as well as a runtime that runs on the Android, iOS, and Windows platforms, giving you an app that looks, feels, and behaves completely native.

In this section, we will gain an understanding of what the Xamarin mobile platform is and the benefits of using Xamarin to develop your iOS, Android, and Windows apps.