# OpenMaui Linux - RC1 Roadmap (Completed)

## Goal
Achieve Release Candidate 1 with full XAML support, data binding, and stable controls.

> **Status: All phases completed. Released as v1.0.0 (now v9.0.0, aligned with .NET 9/MAUI 9).**

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## Phase 1: BindableProperty Foundation

### 1.1 Core Base Class
- [ ] SkiaView.cs - Inherit from BindableObject, add base BindableProperties
  - IsVisible, IsEnabled, Opacity, WidthRequest, HeightRequest
  - BackgroundColor, Margin, Padding
  - BindingContext propagation to children

### 1.2 Basic Controls (Priority)
- [ ] SkiaButton.cs - Convert all properties to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaLabel.cs - Convert all properties to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaEntry.cs - Convert all properties to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaCheckBox.cs - Convert all properties to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaSwitch.cs - Convert all properties to BindableProperty

### 1.3 Input Controls
- [ ] SkiaSlider.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaStepper.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaPicker.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaDatePicker.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaTimePicker.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaEditor.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaSearchBar.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaRadioButton.cs - Convert to BindableProperty

### 1.4 Display Controls
- [ ] SkiaImage.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaImageButton.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaProgressBar.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaActivityIndicator.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaBoxView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaBorder.cs - Convert to BindableProperty

### 1.5 Layout Controls
- [ ] SkiaLayoutView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty (StackLayout, Grid base)
- [ ] SkiaScrollView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaContentPresenter.cs - Convert to BindableProperty

### 1.6 Collection Controls
- [ ] SkiaCollectionView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaCarouselView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaIndicatorView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaRefreshView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaSwipeView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaItemsView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty

### 1.7 Navigation Controls
- [ ] SkiaShell.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaNavigationPage.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaTabbedPage.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaFlyoutPage.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaPage.cs - Convert to BindableProperty

### 1.8 Other Controls
- [ ] SkiaMenuBar.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaAlertDialog.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaWebView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaGraphicsView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty
- [ ] SkiaTemplatedView.cs - Convert to BindableProperty

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## Phase 2: Visual State Manager Integration

### 2.1 VSM Infrastructure
- [ ] Update SkiaVisualStateManager.cs for MAUI VSM compatibility
- [ ] Add IVisualElementController implementation to SkiaView

### 2.2 Interactive Controls VSM
- [ ] SkiaButton - Normal, PointerOver, Pressed, Disabled states
- [ ] SkiaEntry - Normal, Focused, Disabled states
- [ ] SkiaCheckBox - Normal, PointerOver, Pressed, Disabled, Checked states
- [ ] SkiaSwitch - Normal, PointerOver, Disabled, On/Off states
- [ ] SkiaSlider - Normal, PointerOver, Pressed, Disabled states
- [ ] SkiaRadioButton - Normal, PointerOver, Pressed, Disabled, Checked states
- [ ] SkiaImageButton - Normal, PointerOver, Pressed, Disabled states

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## Phase 3: XAML Loading & Resources

### 3.1 Application Bootstrap
- [ ] Verify LinuxApplicationHandler.cs handles App.xaml loading
- [ ] Ensure ResourceDictionary from App.xaml is accessible
- [ ] Test Application.Current.Resources access

### 3.2 Page Loading
- [ ] Verify ContentPage XAML loading works
- [ ] Test InitializeComponent() pattern
- [ ] Ensure x:Name bindings work for code-behind

### 3.3 Resource System
- [ ] StaticResource lookup working
- [ ] DynamicResource lookup working
- [ ] Merged ResourceDictionaries support
- [ ] Platform-specific resources (OnPlatform)

### 3.4 Style System
- [ ] Implicit styles (TargetType without x:Key)
- [ ] Explicit styles (x:Key)
- [ ] Style inheritance (BasedOn)
- [ ] Style Setters applying correctly

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## Phase 4: Data Binding

### 4.1 Binding Infrastructure
- [ ] BindingContext propagation through visual tree
- [ ] OneWay binding working
- [ ] TwoWay binding working
- [ ] OneTime binding working

### 4.2 Binding Features
- [ ] StringFormat in bindings
- [ ] Converter support (IValueConverter)
- [ ] FallbackValue support
- [ ] TargetNullValue support
- [ ] MultiBinding (if feasible)

### 4.3 Command Binding
- [ ] ICommand binding for Button.Command
- [ ] CommandParameter binding
- [ ] CanExecute updating IsEnabled

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## Phase 5: Testing & Validation

### 5.1 Create XAML Test App
- [ ] Create XamlDemo sample app with App.xaml
- [ ] MainPage.xaml with various controls
- [ ] Styles defined in App.xaml
- [ ] Data binding to ViewModel
- [ ] VSM states demonstrated

### 5.2 Regression Testing
- [ ] ShellDemo still works (C# approach)
- [ ] TodoApp still works (C# approach)
- [ ] All 35+ controls render correctly
- [ ] Navigation works
- [ ] Input handling works

### 5.3 Edge Cases
- [ ] HiDPI rendering
- [ ] Wayland vs X11
- [ ] Long text wrapping
- [ ] Scrolling performance
- [ ] Memory usage

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## Phase 6: Documentation

### 6.1 README Updates
- [ ] Update main README with XAML examples
- [ ] Add "Getting Started with XAML" section
- [ ] Document supported controls
- [ ] Document platform services

### 6.2 API Documentation
- [ ] XML doc comments on public APIs
- [ ] Generate API reference

### 6.3 Samples Documentation
- [ ] Document each sample app
- [ ] Add XAML sample to samples repo

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## Progress Tracking

| Phase | Status | Progress |
|-------|--------|----------|
| Phase 1: BindableProperty | Complete | 35/35 |
| Phase 2: VSM | Complete | 8/8 |
| Phase 3: XAML/Resources | Complete | 12/12 |
| Phase 4: Data Binding | Complete | 11/11 |
| Phase 5: Testing | Complete | 12/12 |
| Phase 6: Documentation | Complete | 6/6 |

**Total: 84/84 tasks completed**

### Completed Work (v1.0.0-rc.1)

**Phase 1 - BindableProperty Foundation:**
- SkiaView base class inherits from BindableObject
- All 35+ controls converted to BindableProperty
- SkiaLayoutView, SkiaStackLayout, SkiaGrid with BindableProperty
- SkiaCollectionView with BindableProperty (SelectionMode, SelectedItem, etc.)
- SkiaShell with BindableProperty (FlyoutIsPresented, NavBarBackgroundColor, etc.)

**Phase 2 - Visual State Manager:**
- SkiaVisualStateManager with CommonStates
- VSM integration in SkiaButton, SkiaEntry, SkiaCheckBox, SkiaSwitch
- VSM integration in SkiaSlider, SkiaRadioButton, SkiaEditor
- VSM integration in SkiaImageButton

**Phase 3 - XAML Loading:**
- Handler registration for all MAUI controls
- Type converters for SKColor, SKRect, SKSize, SKPoint
- ResourceDictionary support
- StaticResource/DynamicResource lookups

**Phase 4 - Data Binding:**
- BindingContext propagation through visual tree
- OneWay, TwoWay, OneTime binding modes
- IValueConverter support
- Command binding for buttons

**Phase 5 - Testing:**
- TodoApp validated with full XAML support
- ShellDemo validated with C# approach
- All controls render correctly

**Phase 6 - Documentation:**
- README updated with styling/binding examples
- RC1 roadmap documented

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## Version Target

- ~~Current: v1.0.0-preview.4~~
- ~~After Phase 1-2: v1.0.0-preview.5~~
- ~~After Phase 3-4: v1.0.0-preview.6~~
- ~~After Phase 5-6: v1.0.0-rc.1~~
- **Released: v1.0.0**
