# Platform

- [Infrastructure & Security](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/infrastructure-and-security.md): A detailed overview of the server and network infrastructure used to run the autotrading platform.
- [Automations](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/automations.md): An automation is conditional logic, represented as a decision tree scheduled to run at a particular time.
- [Automation Behavior](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/automation-behavior.md): Curious how automations work? This is a technical overview of the autotrading platform's automation behavior and execution configuration.
- [Data Feeds](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/data-feeds.md): An overview of the platform's data operations, ticker selection process, and a current database of tradable symbols.
- [Order Handling](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/order-handling.md): Overview of how orders are handled between Option Alpha and the broker.
- [Bot Limitations](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/bot-limitations.md): Learn the current limitations of the autotrading platform and how to navigate certain situations that are out of the bot's control.
- [Supported Ticker Symbols](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/supported-ticker-symbols.md): The complete list of all stock and ETF ticker symbols available for autotrading in Option Alpha.
- [Supported Browsers](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/supported-browsers.md): The autotrading platform is browser-based to offer flexibility and accessibility to our users. Here is what you need to know about supported browsers.
- [Supported Countries](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/supported-countries.md): Our brokerage partnerships bring our autotrading platform to traders in 120+ countries. Learn more about platform access by country.
- [Ex Dividend & Earnings Dates](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/ex-dividend-and-earnings-dates.md): The frequency, schedule, and projected ex-dividend dates for Option Alpha's supported ETFs. Dates are an estimation and subject to change.
- [Options Expiration Protocol](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/options-expiration-protocol.md): Managing Expiring ITM Positions in Option Alpha
- [Autotrading Best Practices](https://docs.optionalpha.com/technical-documentation/platform/autotrading-best-practices.md): A list of popular do's and don'ts to help guide your autotrading.


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