Depending on your context, “target platform” can refer to either a fundamental technical concept in software engineering or the digital marketplace infrastructure operated by Target the retailer. 1. In Software Engineering & Technology
In computer science, a target platform is the specific environment, hardware, or operating system for which a piece of software is designed to run and execute.
Hardware and OS: When compiling an application, developers must choose a target platform, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android. It dictates the CPU architecture (e.g., x86 vs. ARM64) and system resources the software can utilize.
The “Host vs. Target” Relationship: Development usually happens on a host platform (the programmer’s laptop), but the code is built specifically to deploy onto a target platform (like a Raspberry Pi or an external cloud server). IDE & Ecosystem Specifics:
In Microsoft Visual Studio, the platform target configuration determines the processor architecture for the output executable.
In the Eclipse IDE, the Target Platform refers to the external plug-ins, libraries, and runtime software that a workspace compiles against, keeping build environments consistent across development teams. 2. In E-Commerce & Retail (Target Plus) Choosing a target platform – Will Price
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