Application Software
Application Software is the type of software that runs as per user request. It runs on the platform which is provided by system software. High-level languages are used to write the application software. It’s a specific purpose software. The main difference between System Software and Application Software is that without system software, the system can not run on the other hand without application software, the Low-level maintenance system always runs.
Functions of Application Software
- Information and data management
- Management of documents (document exchange systems)
- Development of visuals and video
- Emails, text messaging, audio, and video conferencing, and cooperation are all options.
- Management of accounting, finance, and payroll
- Management of resources (ERP and CRM systems)
Features of Application Software
- Application software is written in a high-level language.
- Application software requires more storage space than system software.
- Only a single task is performed by each application software.
- Application Software is easy to build in comparison to system software.
Types of Application Software
- General Purpose Software: This Application Software is used to perform tasks that are used for a variety of tasks, just not limited to a specific task only. For Example, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
- Customized Software: It is used to perform tasks that are designed for specific organizations. For Example, Railway Reservation System, Airline Reservation System, etc.
- Utility Software: It is used to support the architecture of the Computer. It is designed for optimizing and maintaining the system and also taking care of its requirements.
Difference between System Software and Application Software
Prerequisite: Software Concepts
Computer Software is a sort of program that allows clients to work on different assignments or use them to work on their System. It tells the working and responsibilities of the System. Basically, Software is a set of instructions or commands that tells a user how to do and what to do.
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