cross-platform code

noun

UK /ˌkrɒs ˈplætfɔːm kəʊd/

US /ˌkrɔːs ˈplætfɔːrm koʊd/

Code that works on many kinds of computers and devices.

The team wrote cross-platform code so the game runs on phones and laptops.

SYNONYMS

portable code multi-platform code platform-independent code universal code

RELATED WORDS

compatibility framework runtime compiler abstraction layer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software source that can be built for several operating systems without major changes.

Their cross-platform code compiles for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

3. A coding style that avoids features tied to one device or system.

Writing cross-platform code means skipping system-specific shortcuts.

4. Shared code used by apps on mobile and desktop at the same time.

The app's cross-platform code keeps the phone and desktop versions in sync.