In computing, platform as a service (PaaS) is a category of cloud computing services that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an application. PaaS services are designed to simplify the process of developing and launching an application by providing customers with a pre-configured environment for application development and deployment.
A platform architecture is a type of software architecture that defines how different software components work together to form a complete platform. A platform architecture typically includes a set of services that are exposed to developers, along with a set of APIs that developers can use to access these services.
The article discusses the different types of platform architectures that are available for Wikipedia services. It explains the advantages and disadvantages of each type of architecture. It also provides a brief overview of the services that are offered by Wikipedia.