softwareporting

noun
UK /ˈsɒftweə ˈpɔːtɪŋ/
US /ˈsɔːftwer ˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

Software porting is changing a computer program so it works on a different kind of computer or device.

Software porting let the game run on phones as well as computers.

SYNONYMS

portingadaptationconversionmigrationtranslation

RELATED WORDS

softwareprogramplatformcompatibilitycode

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The work of making an app run on a new operating system.

Software porting took the team three months to finish.

3. Moving a program from one game console to another.

Software porting brought the classic game to the new console.

4. Rewriting parts of code so it fits a different machine.

Software porting required rewriting the graphics code.