They are quite different. On the one hand application software is computer software that is specially designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related specific tasks.
For example this includes non-related background software, accounting software, office suites, and graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal mainly with documents and not internal resources.
Application software is again compared and contrasted sharply with system software and middleware. This is in the effect of managing and integrating a computer's capabilities, but typically do not directly apply in the performance of tasks that benefit the user.
Some apps that relate to this include software such as Microsoft Office which is available in versions for several different platforms, whilst others have a lot of narrower requirements.
An application is a computer program that is created to assist people perform an activity. Hence it differs quite dramatically from an operating system (which runs a computer), a utility (which performs maintenance or general-purpose chores) and a programming language (with which computer programs are created).
Depending on the activity for which it was built, an application can operate a number of functions. This can include, on the whole, text, numbers, graphics, or a combination of these elements.
The distinction between system software such as operating systems and application software is not exact, and is the source of much speculation and controversy.
For example is the Internet Explorer web browser part of a Windows operating system or a separate piece of application software? The definition is quite grey and is open to several interpretations and numerous arguments and counter arguments. But how we separate both application software and background software is a subject that is set to roll on for many years.
For example this includes non-related background software, accounting software, office suites, and graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal mainly with documents and not internal resources.
Application software is again compared and contrasted sharply with system software and middleware. This is in the effect of managing and integrating a computer's capabilities, but typically do not directly apply in the performance of tasks that benefit the user.
Some apps that relate to this include software such as Microsoft Office which is available in versions for several different platforms, whilst others have a lot of narrower requirements.
An application is a computer program that is created to assist people perform an activity. Hence it differs quite dramatically from an operating system (which runs a computer), a utility (which performs maintenance or general-purpose chores) and a programming language (with which computer programs are created).
Depending on the activity for which it was built, an application can operate a number of functions. This can include, on the whole, text, numbers, graphics, or a combination of these elements.
The distinction between system software such as operating systems and application software is not exact, and is the source of much speculation and controversy.
For example is the Internet Explorer web browser part of a Windows operating system or a separate piece of application software? The definition is quite grey and is open to several interpretations and numerous arguments and counter arguments. But how we separate both application software and background software is a subject that is set to roll on for many years.
