forward compatible

adj

forward compatible

adj

Etymology Back-formation from forward compatibility.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software Capable of interoperating with anticipated future systems.

In order to be forward compatible, we keep a configurable list of valid keywords that we don't understand.

Related terms: backward compatible, forward compatibility

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