Compatibility layer

Okay kiddo, do you know what a layer is? It's like a blanket that goes on top of another blanket. And a compatibility layer is like a special blanket that helps different things work well together.

Let's say you have a really old computer game. But your new computer isn't able to play it because it's too different from the old computer. Well, a compatibility layer can help make the old game work on your new computer.

It's like having a bilingual friend who can help you talk to someone who speaks a different language. The compatibility layer understands both the old game and the new computer and can help them communicate better.

So when we talk about a compatibility layer, we're really talking about a helper that makes different things work together smoothly.