An online platform can be defined as a website or software application with interactive features that allows users to engage with it or with each other. It often serves as a medium for digital interactions, transactions, and services. Online platforms can come in various forms, including social media networks (like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), e-commerce sites (like Amazon, eBay), online learning environments (like Coursera, Udemy), digital banking, content streaming services (like Netflix, YouTube), and many other virtual arenas where users can engage, share, or receive information and services.