A target platform is the specific hardware and software environment where a software program is designed to run. It dictates how code is compiled, optimized, and executed. Core Components
Hardware Architecture: The CPU structure (e.g., x86, ARM, x64).
Operating System: The base software layer (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).
Runtime Environment: Libraries or virtual machines needed to run the app (e.g., .NET, Java Virtual Machine, Node.js).
Web Browsers: For web applications, specific engines serve as the platform (e.g., Chromium, WebKit). Deployment Strategies
Native Development: Writing code for one specific platform to maximize performance and access device features.
Cross-Platform Development: Writing code once and deploying it to multiple target platforms using frameworks like Flutter, React Native, or Unity.
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