backwards compatible
Works with older
Backwards compatible describes technology that works with older versions of itself or earlier systems.
A backwards compatible game console plays titles from previous generations; backwards compatible software reads files created in older formats.
The term reassures users that upgrading won't render their existing content obsolete.
Also *backward compatible*.
Able to work together
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
- interfaceShared connection point
- connectivityState of being linked
- integrationCombining into a whole
synchronization · alignment · coexistence · standards · specifications · protocols · API · plug-and-play
Outdated but essential technology
- legacy codeInherited outdated programming
- legacy softwareOutdated programs still maintained
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
- obsoleteNo longer in use
outdated · archaic · heritage · retro · vintage · classic · old-fashioned · traditional
Raise to higher standard
- updateNew version or information
- patchMaterial covering damage
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
version control · revision · iteration · release · rollback · downgrade · changelog · deprecation
Able to bend freely
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- scalableAble to increase capacity
- modularMade of separable units
future-proof · graceful degradation · fallback · resilient · robust · maintainable · sustainable · upgrade path
interoperable
Able to work together
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
- interfaceShared connection point
- connectivityState of being linked
integration · synchronization · alignment · coexistence · standards · specifications · protocols · API · plug-and-play · handshake
legacy systems
Outdated but essential technology
- legacy codeInherited outdated programming
- legacy softwareOutdated programs still maintained
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
obsolete · outdated · archaic · heritage · retro · vintage · classic · old-fashioned · traditional · historical
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- updateNew version or information
- patchMaterial covering damage
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
software · version control · revision · iteration · release · rollback · downgrade · changelog · deprecation · migration
flexible
Able to bend freely
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- scalableAble to increase capacity
modular · future-proof · graceful degradation · fallback · resilient · robust · maintainable · sustainable · upgrade path · decoupled
- gaming termsbuff, debuff, boss, loot, final boss
- XboxXbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Live, Game Pass, gamertag
- software portabilitycross-platform, portability, Ionic, Java, JVM
backward, wards, compatible, compatibility, incompatible, incompatibility, compact