The example embodiments are directed to a framework that supports multiple runtime environments. In one example, a method includes exporting a software application to a runtime environment via a framework that supports multiple runtime environments, selecting a runtime template based on the export runtime environment, wherein the selected runtime template transforms data being ingested by the software application based on the export runtime environment, executing the software application in the export runtime environment, and controlling data ingestion into the executing software application based on the selected runtime template. According to various aspects, the software application may be developed using a programming language that is designed for use with a particular runtime environment, while the runtime template can enable the software application to be executed in a different runtime environment.