👉 In the context of computer programming and software development, a platform is an interface or a set of rules that allows two or more programs to communicate with each other. Platforms can be used to host applications, libraries, or services, allowing developers to write code in one language and run it on multiple platforms. For example, a web application could be hosted as a platform (e.g., "localhost:8000" for HTTP), while a library could be hosted as a platform (e.g