Ports and Packages

Ports and packages are concepts used in software management. A package is a bundle of software code that performs a specific function, like a program or library, making it easy to install and update. Ports refer to a set of instructions that adapt this software so it can be built and run on a specific operating system, especially in Unix-like systems. Think of packages as ready-to-use software, and ports as customized guides to adapt that software for different environments, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation.