Application software is all the computer software that causes a computer to perform useful tasks beyond the running of the computer itself. A specific instance of such software is called a software application, application program, application or app.
The term is used to contrast such software with system software, which manages and integrates a computer's capabilities but does not directly perform tasks that benefit the user. The system software serves the application, which in turn serves the user.
Application software is all the computer software that causes a computer to perform useful tasks beyond the running of the computer itself. A specific instance of such software is called a software application, application program, application or app.
The term is used to contrast such software with system software, which manages and integrates a computer's capabilities but does not directly perform tasks that benefit the user. The system software serves the application, which in turn serves the user.
Computer software or simply software is a program that enables a computer to perform a specific task as oppose to the physical components of the system (i.e. hardware).
These Notes from the class of BS EDUCATION 1st Semester (Spring) Session 2023-2027 Teacher :Ch Naveed Afzal
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Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
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https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
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My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
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2. Software is the set of instructions that tells the hardware
what to do
Two main types of software:
1. System Software
1. Operating System
2. Application Software
1. Productivity software
2. Utility software
3. Programming software
4. Applications for the Enterprise (ERP)
3. All devices have an operating system
Software which manages the hardware
Creates the interface between the
hardware and the user
Functions performed by the
operating systems:
Managing the hardware resources of the
computer
Providing the user-interface components
Providing a platform for software developers
to write applications
Most popular are Microsoft Windows,
Apple Mac OS, and Linux
4. Software that allows users to accomplish some goal or purpose
Categories:
Productivity software to help employees complete their job duties such as Microsoft
Office
Utility software allows you to fix or modify your computer
For example, antivirus software
Programming software makes more software
Programmers can code, test, and convert into a format that the computer will understand
CIS students typically use Visual Studio
5. Finding the right software to do what you need to do
How to use the right software to do what you need to do
You only purchase a license for the software
6. Early applications were often independent from other applications
Consequently, information from one application did not always correlate to information
from another application
Enterprise Resource Applications (ERP) were developed to provide a common
application that supports functions across the entire enterprise for the company’s
employees
For example, an ERP can contain the
general ledger and its subsidiary ledgers
such as accounts payable, accounts
receivables, etc.
Builds in best business practices for an
enterprise
7. SAP is the most popular
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Manages an organization’s customers
Personalize your relationship with the customer
An example is Salesforce
Supply Chain Management (SCM) manages an organization’s
Suppliers
Manufacturing
Facilities
Distributors
8. Operate on tablets and smartphones
Each device has its own operating system (e.g., Android or iOS)
Each application is developed for the specific mobile device’s
operating system
Websites are now offering mobile friendly interfaces to run on
mobile devices
Independent of the mobile devices’
operating system
9. Internet-based applications, services,
and data storage
Advantages:
No software to install or upgrade
If you have Internet access, you can always use it
No restrictions on how much you store and don’t have to worry about losing it
Disadvantages:
Your information is stored on someone else’s computer – how safe is it?
Internet access is required
Relying on someone else to provide these services
10. Private Cloud
Still uses cloud concepts but allows the business to control
over that space
Improves who can access it and how it is secured
Virtualization
Using software to simulate a computer or some other
device
Can create a server without
actually purchasing a server
11. Software is written in a programming language
Consists of commands organized logically to execute specific functions
Written in human-readable format (source code) and converted to machine-
readable format (object code)
Object code can be interpreted by the computer to allow interaction with the
hardware
Usually done in pieces so several programmers can work together
Closed-Source Software – only object code is available for purchase
Open-Source Software:
Code is shared with everyone to use and
add features or fix bugs
Examples are Firefox browser and Linux
operating system
12. Open-Source Software:
Software is available for free
Source code can be reviewed prior to installing
Large programmer groups can fix bugs and add feature
May increase risk of attack as everyone knows how your
software works
Closed-Source Software:
Company that developed the software
provides technical support
Employs large number of programmers
to enhance the product