A platform is fundamentally a foundational structure, technology, or business model designed to support the creation, delivery, or exchange of value by others. The term changes meaning depending on whether you are looking at it through a digital, business, or physical lens. 🛠️ Technology & Computing
In the tech world, a platform provides the underlying infrastructure, code, or hardware that allows other software applications to run.
Computing Platforms: Operating systems like Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android serve as the baseline environments where developers deploy apps.
Digital Infrastructure: Companies often practice Platform Engineering to create an internal system of automated tools and APIs. This reduces cognitive load so developer teams can deploy applications faster. 🤝 Business & The “Platform Economy”
Unlike traditional companies that make a product and sell it directly to a buyer, platform businesses act as middlemen to connect distinct groups. Why 67% of platforms fail (and how to avoid it)
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