VxWorks is a real-time operating system (RTOS) designed for embedded systems and applications that require high reliability, availability, and performance. It is often used in industries such as aerospace, defense, and industrial automation. The platform provides developers with a set of pre-built components, tools, and a kernel that allows them to quickly develop and deploy high-performance and low-latency applications. VxWorks is known for its flexibility, scalability, and ability to operate in harsh environments. Understanding VxWorks is a specialized skill that requires knowledge of embedded systems development, real-time computing, and C/C++ programming.