portableonly
Portableonly is a design philosophy in software development that prioritizes portability across devices and architectures, intentionally avoiding reliance on non-portable, platform-specific features. The term is used to describe projects, libraries, or tools built to run on multiple operating systems and hardware platforms with minimal adaptation.
Origin and usage: The phrase appears in open-source and cross-platform development discussions as a way to distinguish
Characteristics: Portableonly projects emphasize adherence to open standards, avoidance of platform-specific APIs, use of portable languages
Domains and examples: Portableonly initiatives are commonly found in lightweight utilities, cross-platform libraries, embedded systems, and
Challenges: Balancing portability with performance, user experience, and access to device-specific features can be difficult. Ongoing
See also: Cross-platform software, Portable software, Portability, WebAssembly.