ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Platform-independent model

Okay kiddo, let's imagine that you love playing different types of games, like puzzle game, action game, and racing game. But each game needs a different type of device to play, like a computer or a video game console. That's like saying each game needs a different type of platform to work on.

Now, imagine that you have a special toy that can change its shape and size to fit any platform, like a computer or a video game console. That toy is like a platform-independent model.

A platform-independent model is a way of making something, like a program or an app, that can work on different platforms, like a computer, phone, or tablet. This means that you can create one version of a program and it can work on all of those devices, without needing to make separate versions for each one.

So just like how your special toy can fit any platform, a platform-independent model can fit any device, making it easier for people to use and enjoy.