Multiplatív

Multiplatív is a term used in software engineering to describe an approach and set of practices for building software that runs across multiple platforms, such as web, mobile, desktop, and embedded devices, from a shared core. The aim is to maximize code reuse while allowing platform-specific optimizations and user experiences.

Origin and usage: The word is a neologism formed from multi- and platív, used in early 2010s academic and industry discussions to capture the idea of multiplicative platform integration. It is not tied to a single technology or vendor.

Key concepts: An abstraction layer provides a common API across platforms; platform adapters translate the core behavior to each target; a declarative user interface and a unified data model enable consistent state management and synchronization; tooling supports code generation, testing, and deployment across platforms.

Architecture: Multiplatív favors a layered structure with a central cross-platform core, separate platform modules, and a plugin system for new targets. It often employs reactive data flows and MV* patterns, with offline support and security considerations.

Applications and reception: The approach appears in mobile-web hybrids, desktop-portable apps, game engines, and IoT dashboards seeking rapid iteration and coherent UX. Critics caution that excessive abstraction can hamper performance or lead to design compromises on specific platforms.

See also: cross-platform development; multi-platform; software architecture.