When people first learn Platform Analytics, they often encounter a long list of new terms:

• Indicators
• Indicator Sources
• Breakdowns
• Breakdown Sources
• Data Collections
• Dashboards

The challenge is that these concepts are typically introduced individually, making it difficult to understand how they work together. One way I like to explain Platform Analytics is by comparing it to baking a cake. Just as a recipe combines ingredients to create a finished product, Platform Analytics combines data, calculations, and visualizations to create meaningful dashboards.