Summary

The .NET MAUI Community Toolkit has introduced a Windows Maps Control solution for developers previously unable to implement maps on Windows platforms, utilizing a WebView-based Bing Maps implementation. The toolkit provides a consistent mapping API across iOS, Android, and Windows, requiring developers to install a NuGet package and obtain a Bing Maps API key. By integrating the control with a few simple configuration steps in the MauiProgram.cs file, developers can now add maps to their Windows .NET MAUI applications with the same ease as on other platforms. The solution, while not officially from the .NET MAUI team, offers a practical community-driven approach to solving the maps control gap for Windows development.