The subject of the research is the analysis of the technical and technological aspect of digital platforms. The goal is to understand only one element of this aspect, namely the inclusion of computer programs in the digital platform. The study is based on several hypotheses. The first is that digital platforms are a multi-aspect phenomenon, where, among others, technical and technological, economic, political, cultural, social, biological and other aspects are distinguished. The technical and technological aspect of digital platforms presents them as a system of technologies and technical objects. The second hypothesis is based on the inclusion of computer programs in the digital platform as a technical and technological phenomenon. To achieve this goal, the author provides evidence that computer programs are included in the technical and technological aspect of digital platforms. Then the question is analyzed of which aspect of platforms, technical or technological, are represented by computer programs. In addition, the software system of platforms is studied from the point of view of their architecture. The author establishes the inclusion of computer programs in a digital platform as a technical and technological phenomenon. It is proposed to classify digital platforms as a technical component of the platform. Elements of the digital platform software architecture are highlighted. It is argued that the main characteristic of the platform architecture is its modular nature. Then, controversial points of this study are discussed. In conclusion, the theoretical and practical significance of the study is analyzed.