syncfusion-maui-shimmer
Implementing .NET MAUI Shimmer (SfShimmer)
SfShimmer displays an animated shimmer placeholder while content loads in the background, improving perceived app responsiveness. It supports 7 built-in layout types, fully custom views using ShimmerView shapes, and extensive wave animation customization.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when users need to:
- Add a loading placeholder before data or content is fetched
- Show a skeleton screen while an API call completes
- Replace a spinner with a content-shaped loading animation
- Customize shimmer colors, wave direction, or animation speed
- Build a custom shimmer layout that mirrors your actual UI
Component Overview
The SfShimmer control provides:
- Built-in Layout Types: 7 pre-designed shimmer patterns (CirclePersona, SquarePersona, Profile, Article, Video, Feed, Shopping)
- Custom View Support: Build custom shimmer layouts using ShimmerView with Circle, Rectangle, and RoundedRectangle shapes
- Wave Animation Control: Configurable wave direction (5 options), width, and animation duration
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