syncfusion-maui-rating

name	syncfusion-maui-rating
description	Implements Syncfusion .NET MAUI Rating (SfRating) control. Use when implementing star ratings, review systems, feedback mechanisms, or product ratings in MAUI apps. Covers rating control configuration, star rating, half-star rating, custom rating shapes, rating precision, and rating events.
metadata	{"author":"Syncfusion Inc","version":"34.1.29"}

Implementing .NET MAUI Rating

A comprehensive skill for implementing the Syncfusion .NET MAUI Rating control. The SfRating control provides a flexible and customizable rating interface with support for various precision modes, shapes, and styling options.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when users need to:

• Implement star ratings or review systems in MAUI applications
• Create product rating displays (e.g., e-commerce apps)
• Build feedback mechanisms for user experiences
• Display or collect ratings with custom precision (full, half, exact)
• Use custom rating shapes (heart, diamond, circle, or custom paths)
• Style rating controls with custom colors and strokes
• Handle rating value changes through events
• Create read-only rating displays
• Implement any rating UI component in .NET MAUI

Component Overview

The SfRating control is part of the Syncfusion.Maui.Inputs package and provides:

• Flexible Precision: Standard (full), Half (half-step), or Exact (precise) rating modes
• Multiple Shapes: Star, Heart, Diamond, Circle, or custom SVG paths
• Rich Customization: Colors, strokes, sizes, spacing, and styling
• Interactive & Display Modes: Editable or read-only ratings
• Event Support: ValueChanged event for handling rating changes
• Easy Integration: Simple XAML and C# APIs

Common Use Cases:

• Product reviews (1-5 stars)
• Movie/content ratings
• User feedback forms
• Service quality ratings
• Skill level indicators
• Preference selections

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

• Installation and NuGet package setup (Syncfusion.Maui.Inputs)
• Handler registration in MauiProgram.cs
• Basic SfRating implementation in XAML and C#
• Setting ItemCount and Value properties
• Namespace imports and initial setup
• Simple rating example

Precision and Accuracy

📄 Read: references/precision-modes.md

• Standard Precision: Full item rating (whole stars)
• Half Precision: Half-step rating (half stars)
• Exact Precision: Precise decimal rating
• Choosing the right precision mode
• Use cases for each precision type
• Code examples for all modes

Visual Customization

📄 Read: references/rating-shapes.md

• Predefined shapes (Star, Heart, Diamond, Circle)
• Custom shapes with SVG path data
• Path property and sizing guidelines

📄 Read: references/appearance-styling.md

• Item size and spacing configuration
• Fill colors (RatedFill, UnratedFill)
• Stroke colors and thickness
• RatingSettings comprehensive guide
• Design best practices

Interactive Features

📄 Read: references/interactive-features.md

• IsReadOnly property for display-only ratings
• ValueChanged event handling
• User interaction control
• Event data and scenarios
• Data binding with events