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Cross-Platform

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"Cross-platform" describes software, hardware, or systems that are compatible with and can run on multiple operating systems (like Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) and different hardware devices (desktops, laptops, mobile phones) with little to no modification. This technology uses features like universal programming languages (JavaScript), frameworks (React Native, Flutter), and cloud services to allow a single codebase to function across various platforms, enabling broader accessibility and a consistent user experience.

How It Works

Abstraction Layers: Technology creates a layer that hides the differences in underlying operating systems and hardware, allowing the same code to run on different platforms.

Universal Languages & Frameworks: Languages like JavaScript and frameworks such as React Native or Flutter enable developers to write code once and have it translated into platform-specific versions for different operating systems.

Cloud Services: Cloud-based services help keep data and work in sync across devices, further enhancing cross-platform compatibility and user experience.

Web Technologies: Web browsers and technologies like HTML5 are inherently cross-platform, rendering web pages similarly across all devices.