Types of application software 2022
- 1. DIFFERENT TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARES
- 2. Introduction Application software or ‘app’ in short has become a part of our day-to- day life and there are many software for each of your requirements. From Microsoft office suite of products to Google applications, Facebook, WhatsApp, Netflix... and what not...There is a lot of applications to meet our personal and professional needs- Just in your fingertips.
- 3. What is application software ? • Application software is a computer program that performs a specific function, be it educational, personal, or business. • For instance, Word processing software can be used to edit, save, and print documents. Similarly, MS PowerPoint and Google slides designed specifically for making presentations. All the apps that we use on our smartphones are other examples of application software
- 4. Types of application software used in businesses Choosing the right application software for personal or professional use can improve function and efficiency, save cost, time, and resources, enhance productivity, and improve decision-making Check which one is fit for you :- • Word processors • Graphics software • Database software • Spreadsheet software • Presentation software • Web browsers • Enterprise software
- 5. While the list of application software is more exhaustive than this, we have tried to detail a few of the important types of application software below : PRESENTATION SOFTWARE This type of application software lets you to represent your thoughts and ideas with ease and clarity by using visual information. It displays the information in the form of slides. It has three components: • Text editor to input and format text • Insert graphics, text, video, and multimedia files • Slideshow to display the information WEB BROWSERS Web browsers are application software used to browse the internet retrieving data from web. The most popular web browsers are Google, Internet Explorer, Yahoo, Firefox, MS Edge, Safari, etc.
- 6. MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS Multimedia programs or multimedia application software lets you to create or record images, audio, video files. This software is widely used in animation, graphics, image, and video editing. Eg: VLC media player, Picasa, KM player etc. EDUCATIONAL/REFERENCE SOFTWARE These types of softwares are, also termed as academic software, which is designed to facilitate learning a particular subject. TED, Coursera, Udemy etc GRAPHICS SOFTWARE Graphics application software allows you to manipulate visual data or images. Adobe Photoshop and snapseed are a few examples of graphics software. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Spreadsheet is used to perform calculations. In this software, data is stored in a table format. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are examples of spreadsheet software.
- 7. DATABASE SOFTWARE Database is used to create and manage a database. Also known as a DBMS, it helps you organize your data. So, when you run an application, data is fetched from the database, modified, and is stored back in the database. Eg:- Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE Word processing software can be used to edit, save, and print documents. Examples include G Doc and Microsoft Word Doc.
- 8. TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE BASED ON SHAREABILITY AND AVAILABILITY Freeware Free download is available & can use the software without paying any fee. But it is not allowed for any modification Eg: Adobe PDF, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome etc. Shareware This kind of software is available on free of cost on a short period of time. The users are expected to pay if they want to continue to use application. Eg: WinZip, SnapTouch, and Adobe Acrobat. Open source Open source software is available along with the source code that allows you to modify the software, and even add features to the software. These could either be free or paid. Gimp, PHP, Blender are examples Closed source Most of the application software that we use falls under this category. These are usually payable and have intellectual property rights or patents over the source code. It comes with restricted use. Eg: Microsoft Windows, Adobe Flash Player, WinRAR, mac OS, etc Application software can also be classified based on their shareability and availability. Some such categories are:
- 9. FUNCTIONS OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE Application software programs are designed to facilitate a large number of functions. Some of these include: • Management of data and information • Creation and management of Visuals and video • Emails, text messengers, audio and video chats • Accounting, finance, and payroll management • Resource management (ERP and CRM systems) • HR management • Business process management • Educational software (LMS and e-learning systems) • Healthcare application software
- 10. BUSINESS BENEFITS OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE 1. Improved customer service and satisfaction 2. Robust data security 3. More flexibility 4. Improved productivity 5. Authority in decision-making
- 11. THE COST OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT It is difficult to determine an exact cost for development of an application software since many factors influence it. However, our experts can get back to you with a ballpark estimate According to your needs, By considering: • Functionality, scope, features, and purpose of the application software • Platforms and devices supported • Third-party integrations required • Type of application: web, native, cross-platform, hybrid, etc. • Back-end development • Hardware components and compatibility • Complexity of the application • Maintenance and support requirements
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