Applications software is software that has been created to complete several different tasks:
Productivity software is software that is designed to allow users to complete a task or produce documents
These include:
Word Processor – e.g. MS Word, Google Docs
Spreadsheet – e.g. Excel, Google Sheets
Email – e.g. Yahoo, Gmail
Word Processors allow users to input text and media to create documents
Spreadsheet software allows users to clearly display information and numerical calculations in a graph
Email software allows users to compose, send and receive email and sort into an inbox
Development tools:
Development tools are pieces of software that allow users to create or modify software
These include:
Compilers – e.g. C++, Java
Debuggers – e.g. Eclipse debugger, MS Visual Studio Debugger
Translators – e.g. MS Visual Studio
Compilers convert computer instructions into machine code
Debuggers tests code and displays errors
Translators convert text from one language into another so a computer can understand it
Business software:
Business software is applications made specifically for business work within an organisation.
These include:
CAD – e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks
CAM – e.g. Fusion 360, NX Cam
Product Management Software – e.g. Monday.com, Pendo
CAD (Computer Aided Design) is software designed to assist the product design process
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) is software designed to create and manufacture prototypes
Product Management Software is used to manage business and view the company’s analytics
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