softwareplatforme
Softwareplatforme are sets of software components, runtimes, APIs, and services that provide an environment for building, deploying, and running applications. They sit between the operating system and the applications and support integration, scalability, and portability.
Platform categories include operating system platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile platforms (Android, iOS), web platforms (browsers,
Key features include runtime environments, libraries, APIs, toolchains, security, governance, versioning, and extensibility via plugins or
Ecosystems and marketplaces foster developer communities; platform strategy leverages network effects, enabling third-party apps and services
Challenges include vendor lock-in, interoperability, data portability, security, and fragmentation across platforms. Standards and open APIs