Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

porting

noun
/ˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
Definition
The process of transferring software or data from one system or environment to another.
Examples
  • Porting the game to different consoles increased its player base.
  • The developers faced challenges during the porting process due to system incompatibilities.
  • This software supports easy porting to various platforms.
Meaning
Porting involves adapting applications to run on different operating systems or hardware architectures.
Synonyms
  • transferring
  • adapting
  • migration
  • conversion