platform-independent
Works anywhere equally
Platform-independent describes software or code that runs on multiple operating systems or hardware configurations without modification.
A platform-independent application works the same on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Java was designed to be platform-independent—write once, run anywhere.
The term is synonymous with cross-platform, though platform-independent emphasizes the code itself while cross-platform often describes the resulting compatibility.
Able to work together
- portableAble to be carried
- agnosticFlexible across platforms
- standardizedMade uniform across cases
- unifiedCombined into one
integrated · harmonious · congruent · consistent · synchronized · aligned · uniform · homogeneous
Affecting all equally
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- nonproprietaryNot privately owned
- open-sourceFreely viewable, editable code
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
inclusive · accessible · widespread · global · pervasive · democratized · barrier-free
Made of separable units
- abstractedLost in thought
- decoupledSevered a linkage
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- reusableFit for repeated service
maintainable · configurable · customizable · scalable · flexible · adaptable · generic · layered
interoperable
Able to work together
- portableAble to be carried
- agnosticFlexible across platforms
- standardizedMade uniform across cases
unified · integrated · harmonious · congruent · consistent · synchronized · aligned · uniform · homogeneous · cooperative
universal
Affecting all equally
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- nonproprietaryNot privately owned
- open-sourceFreely viewable, editable code
unrestricted · inclusive · accessible · widespread · global · pervasive · democratized · barrier-free
modular
Made of separable units
- abstractedLost in thought
- decoupledSevered a linkage
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
reusable · maintainable · configurable · customizable · scalable · flexible · adaptable · generic · layered · encapsulated
platform-independentplatform-specific
Designed for one system
OS-specific · proprietary · native · tied · locked-in
platform-independentproprietary
Legally owned, restricted use
closed · siloed · monolithic
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