Platforms
Platforms refer to computing environments or infrastructures that provide a foundation for developing, deploying, and running software applications. They abstract underlying hardware and system complexities, offering tools, services, and APIs to streamline development and operations. Examples include cloud platforms like AWS, mobile platforms like iOS, and web platforms like Node.js.
Developers should learn platforms to build scalable, efficient applications by leveraging managed services, reducing infrastructure overhead, and targeting specific ecosystems like mobile or cloud. Use cases include deploying web apps on cloud platforms, developing native mobile apps for iOS/Android, or creating serverless functions for event-driven architectures.