In today’s digital world, platform technologies are revolutionizing industries, but the term “platform” has become so widely misused that its true meaning often gets lost. From platform shoes to technical jargon, everything claims to be a platform. But let’s pause—what truly qualifies as a tech platform?

The dictionary defines a platform as “a raised level surface on which people or things can stand.” This definition has been applied liberally in the tech world, where any product or service that promises to elevate is branded as a platform. But by that logic, even a ladder could be considered a platform—clearly, it’s not.

In the world of technology, a digital platform is much more than just an aggregation of tools or an elevated concept. A true platform offers a cohesive ecosystem that enables scalability, flexibility, and interaction. Some platforms have become monumental successes, while others have quietly faded into history. Understanding what makes a platform successful—and more importantly, what doesn’t—is critical.

Let’s understand with a few examples

Platform engineering is a buzzword today, often misunderstood or misused. Many companies tout “Internal Developer Platforms,” but in reality, they might just be bundling tools together with a fancy dashboard—attempting to create a “Single Pane of Glass,” a concept that has failed numerous times in the past. Let me know in comments if you have seen one in the past. These aggregations are not platforms.

Another widely misunderstood example is API gateways. Many companies treat API gateways as platforms, believing that by simply routing API calls through a centralized gateway, they’ve created a platform. While gateways can be useful, they are not platforms on their own. A true platform integrates governance, security, scalability, and data management seamlessly, far beyond just routing APIs. API gateways are just one piece of the puzzle, not the entire solution.

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