Centralized Social Media

Centralized social media refers to online platforms where a single entity (like a company) controls the infrastructure, data storage, content moderation, and user management. Examples include Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, and TikTok. These platforms centralize user data on their servers and dictate the rules and algorithms for content distribution and interaction.

Also known as: Traditional Social Media, Corporate Social Media, Mainstream Social Networks, Centralized Social Networks, Big Tech Social Media

Why learn Centralized Social Media?

Developers should learn about centralized social media when building applications that integrate with popular platforms via APIs (e.g., for social login, content sharing, or analytics) or when working on projects that require understanding large-scale user data handling and real-time communication. It's essential for roles in web development, mobile app development, and data engineering where social features are key, such as in e-commerce, marketing tools, or community-driven apps.

Learning Resources

• docs: Facebook for Developers Documentation
• docs: Twitter API Documentation
• tutorial: Social Media Integration Tutorial on freeCodeCamp
• video: Centralized vs. Decentralized Social Media Explained (YouTube)
• course: Building Social Features in Apps (Coursera Course)