Porting is the process of adapting software so that it can run in a computing environment for which it was not originally designed. The term applies whenever software or hardware is modified to make it usable across different environments.
Definition
Porting adapts an existing program so it works in a computing environment where it was not intended to run. It is used whenever software or hardware is modified to become usable across different environments.
Context in Gaming
In gaming, porting lets a game, engine, or tool be made available on platforms it never originally targeted. This includes moving a title between consoles and PCs, adapting an engine to a new platform, or preparing software for esports infrastructure that runs on different hardware.
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