posix
nounUK /ˈpɒzɪks/
US /ˈpɑːzɪks/
POSIX is a set of rules that helps different computer programs talk to each other.
The programmer made sure the app followed POSIX so it would work on many systems.
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2. A family of standards defined by the IEEE for maintaining compatibility between operating systems.
POSIX defines how files and processes should behave.
3. A certification that software meets those standards.
The tool is POSIX-compliant and runs on Unix-like systems.
4. An informal shorthand for portable operating system interface conventions.
Learning POSIX helps you write code that works across platforms.