cross-device coding
nounUK /ˌkrɒs dɪˈvaɪs ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˌkrɔːs dɪˈvaɪs ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Writing computer code that works well on phones, tablets, and computers.
The team used cross-device coding so their game runs smoothly on both phones and laptops.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of keeping code and settings synced across several devices.
With cross-device coding, her edits on the tablet appeared instantly on her desktop.
3. A method of testing software on many kinds of hardware at once.
Cross-device coding helped them catch bugs that only showed up on older phones.
4. Writing programs that share one codebase across different operating systems.
Cross-device coding saved them from rewriting the app for each platform.