noun
- the process of adapting software to run on a different computer system or platform
Usage: computing
Examples
- The porting of the game to mobile devices took six months.
- Software porting requires careful attention to platform differences.
- The company specializes in porting applications from Windows to Mac.
- Porting the legacy system to the cloud presented several challenges.
- The development team completed the porting process ahead of schedule.
- Cross-platform porting has become increasingly important in software development.