Binary Translation vs Source Code Porting

Developers should learn binary translation when working on emulation projects (e meets developers should learn source code porting when migrating applications to new platforms (e. Here's our take.

Binary Translation

Nice Pick

Developers should learn binary translation when working on emulation projects (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: instruction-set-architecture, emulation

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Source Code Porting

Developers should learn source code porting when migrating applications to new platforms (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: cross-platform-development, legacy-system-modernization

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Binary Translation if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Source Code Porting if: You prioritize g over what Binary Translation offers.

The Bottom Line

Binary Translation wins

Developers should learn binary translation when working on emulation projects (e