platform-specific
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Platform-specific describes software, features, or behaviors that work only on a particular operating system, device, or environment.
A platform-specific app might run on iOS but not Android, or on Windows but not Mac.
The term often appears in technical documentation warning that certain code or functionality won't transfer across systems: This fix is platform-specific and won't work on Linux.
Cross-platform functional harmony
- portingAdapting for compatibility
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- nativeOriginating from a place
tailored · customized · integration · responsive · synchronization · backward-compatible · fallback · polyfill
Microsoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
- iOSMobile operating system
- AndroidGoogle's phone platform
Unix · proprietary · kernel · drivers · APIs · ecosystem · sandboxing · permissions
Coordinated circuit collection
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- accelerometerDevice measuring motion forces
gyroscope · sensors · peripherals · stylus · haptics · biometrics · fingerprint · NFC
Programming tools bundle
- IDEUnified coding software suite
- toolchainConnected development utilities
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- librariesPublic book lending institutions
debugging · profiling · deployment · certification · guidelines · distribution · monetization · analytics
Sony's gaming hardware brand
- XboxMicrosoft gaming console
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- first-partyThe main contracting entity
- franchiseLicensed business operation
Switch · Steam · cross-play
interoperability
Cross-platform functional harmony
- portingAdapting for compatibility
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
native · tailored · customized · integration · responsive · synchronization · backward-compatible · fallback · polyfill · emulation
Windows
Microsoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
- iOSMobile operating system
Android · Unix · proprietary · kernel · drivers · APIs · ecosystem · sandboxing · permissions · registry
chipset
Coordinated circuit collection
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
accelerometer · gyroscope · sensors · peripherals · stylus · haptics · biometrics · fingerprint · NFC
SDK
Programming tools bundle
- IDEUnified coding software suite
- toolchainConnected development utilities
- frameworkUnderlying support system
libraries · debugging · profiling · deployment · certification · guidelines · distribution · monetization · analytics · localization
PlayStation
Sony's gaming hardware brand
- XboxMicrosoft gaming console
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- first-partyThe main contracting entity
franchise · Switch · Steam · cross-play
platform-specificcross-platform
Works on multiple systems
platform-independent · cross-compatible · multiplatform · universal · portable
platform-specificgeneric
Not brand-name
open · abstracted · non-proprietary · flexible · adaptable
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