🔗 Platform thinking does not mean we don't use other platforms

On the contrary, platform thinking readily embraces other tools and platforms. The difference is:

1. We add our own tooling, integration, and workflows into the mix.
2. We own the integration points so we can readily swap out/in 3rd party components as needed.
3. We are not overly dependent on someone else's platform that we don't have control over.
4. We value openness and flexibility.

Too often, the tendency is to lean toward all-encompassing platforms that we think will solve all of our problems. This rarely gets us to where we need to be to provide exceptional value.