Crossplattform

Crossplattform, often written cross-platform in English, designates software that operates on more than one operating system or hardware architecture with minimal platform-specific changes. The term is used across desktop, mobile, and embedded environments and emphasizes code reuse and portability of functionality and assets.

There are several approaches to achieving crossplattform compatibility. Web-based applications running in a browser or as progressive web apps rely on web standards to run across platforms with minimal changes. Native cross-platform frameworks such as Qt, Flutter, React Native, and Xamarin enable developers to share a substantial portion of the codebase while delivering native-like experiences. Desktop and mobile projects may also use hybrid environments like Electron or Capacitor, which separate core logic from platform-specific UI layers.

Benefits of crossplattform development include a broader reach and a consistent user experience across devices, potentially lower development and maintenance costs, and faster delivery of updates since shared code can be reused. It can simplify feature parity across platforms and reduce duplication of effort.

Challenges include performance overhead from abstraction layers, differences in user interface conventions and native look and feel, and varying support for platform-specific APIs. Compatibility with different device capabilities, screen sizes, and input methods adds testing complexity. Licensing considerations and ecosystem maturity for certain frameworks can influence long-term viability.

Best practices involve architectural separation of concerns, using well-supported crossplattform APIs and UI toolkits, designing responsive and adaptive interfaces, and implementing automated testing and continuous integration for multiple targets. Thoughtful planning of build pipelines and platform-specific fallbacks helps balance portability with a quality user experience.