Cross-compiler

A cross-compiler is a special software tool that creates programs or software for a different type of computer or device than the one it’s running on. For example, it can develop software on a powerful computer that is meant to run on a small embedded device or a different operating system. This process is useful when the target device has limited resources or different architecture, making direct compilation impractical. Essentially, a cross-compiler bridges the development environment and the target device, enabling efficient software creation across diverse hardware platforms.