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I think a lot of the time there isn't such a black-and-white difference between what's a platform and what's an app. It's really just like the most important apps become platforms.
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What this quote means
The distinction between platforms and apps is often blurred, as key applications evolve into foundational platforms.
In this quote, Mark Zuckerberg highlights the evolving nature of technology, where many applications develop into platforms over time. This blurring of lines suggests that the technological landscape is constantly changing, with successful applications serving as the basis for larger ecosystems that other applications can build upon.
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PlatformAppTechnologyInnovationEcosystem
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In a tech conference speech to highlight the importance of understanding the evolution of applications.
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