What is Platform
In the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI) platform is defined as a program, work plan, a statement from a party group about a policy program, up to the pulpit, stage, or stage.
Meanwhile, according to Wikipedia, a computing platform is defined as a combination of hardware (hardware) and software (software) architecture. Simply put, according to Wikipedia, a platform is a medium or container used to run software.
Until now, the platform is indeed identified with technology ranging from applications to things related to computers. But actually the platform can also be used for other things, be it in the business world, to the political stage.
Platform Functions
Then what is the function of the existence of a platform? In line with the understanding that we have conveyed above, the function or purpose of the platform is as a basis or container so that other systems can be used as well as possible. For example, the Edmodo learning platform is used as a medium for teachers to carry out online teaching and learning
Platform Type
So far, the types of platforms can be categorized into two things, namely platforms that can only be used in one manufacturer, and cross-manufacturing platforms, which can be used in manufacturing. For example, for one manufacturing platform is a blackberry or an iPhone, their programming language cannot be used on other devices, because it can only be used on that type of device.
As for cross-manufacturing platforms such as java, which can be used on many devices from PCs to smartphones.
Android Platform Example
As we know, android is an operating system, and of course this operating system also works on a platform. What platform is used in the Android operating system? The basis or foundation used in Android is the Linux Kernel, we can see this in the ART (android runtime) where the functionality is very dependent on the Linux Kernel.
By using the Linux kernel, a developer who uses Android will be able to use core security, which in the end developers can develop hardware drivers that are widely known.
Digital Platform Example
For the digital ecosystem, the closest platform and probably already accessed by everyone is Youtube, which is a video sharing platform. Because this is a video sharing platform, of course the parties who will use it are given the freedom whether for mere existence, marketing, or just looking for entertainment.
Device Platform Example
In addition to the two categories above, of course there are many other examples that can be called platforms such as Nintendo, PC, Mobile, MAC which are platforms for running software. With this device, we can run various applications that can be used for various needs ranging from office to browser.
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