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# Purpose and Scope

The purpose of the Platform Architecture documentation is to provide a shared understanding of how the Nexus Platform works, the components involved, how it is used, and what to consider when designing a solution.

The intended readers of the documentation includes:

* **Platform Operators**\
  **T**o understand the overall core concepts of the Nexus platform, providing insights into the functionality that supports functions like configuration, deployments, monitoring and day-to-day operations.
* **Developers & Data Scientists**\
  To understand how to integrate with the platform, extend it with modules and connectors, and build/ship custom analytical models into production.
* **Solution/Enterprise Architects**\
  To understand the core components that make up the Nexus platform, including hosting, security, data flow and integrations, to support design decisions.
* **Reporting/Business Stakeholders**\
  To understand where data originates, how it is governed and accessed, and how insights are produced.