What is computer application software?
Application software is a set of instructions programmed by computer programmers to solve specific tasks for users. Application software is a program written specifically to help users perform singular or multiple related tasks.
Importance of application software
- Applications solve specific or multiple related tasks for the user
- It saves time
- Requires little training to use
Types of application software
- General purpose application software
- Specific purpose application software
General purpose application software
This software is also called application packages or off-the-shelf application packages. They are easily procured from software vendors. With these software packages, the user controls the software and not the other way around because it is written for broad applications.
Examples of general purpose application software
- Educational software
- Programming software
- Word processor
- Spreadsheet
- Graphic software
- Presentation software
- Database management system
- Multimedia software
- Entertainment software
Specific purpose application software
This is software that is programmed to meet the user's specific needs.
Examples of specific purpose application software
- Educational management software
- Banking system
- Hospital management software
- Accounting software
- Payroll system software
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