platform emulation
[ˈplætfɔːrm ˌemjuˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: platform emulations
emulação de plataforma
1. The process of using software to simulate the behavior and functionality of one computing platform on another, allowing programs designed for one system to run on a different system
Platform emulation allows legacy applications to run on modern hardware without modification.
A emulação de plataforma permite que aplicativos legados sejam executados em hardware moderno sem modificação.
2. A technological technique used in computing to replicate the hardware and software environment of a source platform onto a target platform
The developer used platform emulation to test the iOS app on a Windows computer.
O desenvolvedor usou emulação de plataforma para testar o aplicativo iOS em um computador Windows.
This is a technical term widely used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. It's particularly relevant in game development, software testing, and mobile app development. In Brazil, the term has become increasingly common as the tech industry has grown, especially in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The concept is crucial for developers working in cross-platform environments and is standard terminology in international software development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
running on an emulated platform
achieve platform emulation
implement platform emulation
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