NALLA MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, HYDERABAD

(AUTONOMOUS INSTITUION AFFILIATED TO JNTUH)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

22CS108ES - ELEMENTS OF COMUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COURSE : B.TECH. CSE YEAR / SEM : I / I

BATCH: 2024-2028 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024-2025
FACULTY : MR.N.SELVAMUTHUKUMARAN

APPLICATION SOFTWARE:
Application software (App) is a kind of software that performs specific functions for the end
user by interacting directly with it. The sole purpose of application software is to aid the user
in doing specified tasks.

Web browsers like Firefox, and Google Chrome, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel, are
examples of application software that is used on a personal computer or laptop. It also
includes smartphone apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram, as well as games such as Candy
Crush Saga and Ludo. There are also app versions of popular services that people rely on
every day, such as weather or transportation information, as well as apps that connect end
users with their businesses.
Application software (App) is a kind of software that performs specific functions for the end
user by interacting directly with it. The sole purpose of application software is to aid the user
in doing specified tasks.

Web browsers like Firefox, and Google Chrome, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel, are
examples of application software that is used on a personal computer or laptop. It also
includes smartphone apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram, as well as games such as Candy
Crush Saga and Ludo. There are also app versions of popular services that people rely on
every day, such as weather or transportation information, as well as apps that connect end
users with their businesses.

Functions of Application Software

Application software programs are generally designed and developed to help with a wide
range of tasks. Here are a few examples:

 Software for healthcare applications for seamless connectivity and quick response
 Managing information and data in an organization
 Managing and checking documents across
 Software for educational purposes such as Learning Management Systems and e-
learning systems
 Development of visuals and video for presentation purposes
 Emails, text messaging, audio and video conferencing involved in presentation

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  Management of accounting, finance, and payroll helping the HR department and other
businesses
 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
 Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
 Management of any small- or large-scale project
 Management of smooth and efficient business processes

Examples of Application Software

A variety of explicit application software programs are available to help you manage your
tasks, jot down notes, do online research, set alarms, keep an account log, and even play
games. Application software packages are designed to do certain tasks, ease workflows, and
improve team communication.

The most frequent applications used by millions of people on a daily basis are listed below.

 A collection of Microsoft software including MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel,

and Outlook.
 Common Internet browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.
 Graphics and designing software such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw, and
AutoCAD.
 Real-time online communication tools like Skype, Hangouts, Google Meet, Zoom,
and Whatsapp for video, and audio calls and messages.
 Multimedia and music streaming software such as Wynk, Gaana, MX Player, VLC
Media Player, Spotify, Pandora, etc. are used for entertainment purposes.
 Project management software like Teams, Asana, Zoho, Slack, Forecast, etc for
official purposes.

Need of Application Software

End-users can use application software to perform any type of single or many tasks.
Following are a few reasons you would definitely need application software (App) on your
computer:

Helps the user in completing specific tasks: Any application software should, in general, be
created with the end user in mind. They will primarily benefit the end-user by assisting them
in doing specialized activities in a range of industries, including education, business, and
entertainment. Microsoft Word, for example, is a commonly used application software that
allows users to create, edit, delete, and perform other actions on word documents.
Manages and manipulates data: Application software is used in businesses to manage and
alter employee, customer, and other databases. An enterprise resource management system or
a customer relationship management system are two common examples of application
software.

Allows users to effectively organize information: Data can be created and handled efficiently
by individual users using application software. For example, Microsoft Excel is a very
popular application software amongst companies that allows users to manage datasheets.

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Types of Application Software

Application software can also be classified depending on how much it costs and how easily it
can be accessed. Here are some examples of application software:

1. Word Processing Software

Word Processing refers to the act of using a personal computer (PC) or laptop to create, edit,
save and print documents which can be performed only with specialized software known as a
Word Processor. One example of a Word Processor is Microsoft Word which is widely used
by all professionals.

2. Spreadsheet Software
Spreadsheet software is a type of computer program that enables a user to perform numerical
functions and explore numbers through an automated version of an accounting worksheet.
Best example of spreadsheet software is Microsoft Excel.

3. Presentation Software
Presentation software also commonly known as presentation graphics is a particular category
of application program used to construct sequences of words and a series of pictures that tell
a story or help support a speech or public presentation of any type of information or a launch
of new products or services.

4. Multimedia Software
Multimedia software can be described as the combination of text, audio, images, animation,
or video to produce a wide scope of interactive content for both professional and personal
use. You can easily learn about media players, file formats, and how to operate audio and
video software on the whole.

5. Web Browsers
A web browser can take you all over the internet. It retrieves data from other parts of the web
and shows it on your desktop or mobile device for your viewing. The data is transmitted
using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which describes how text, images, and video are
shared on the World Wide Web.

6. Educational Software
Educational software refers to any computer software designed solely for educational
reasons. It includes a wide range of software, including language learning software,
classroom management software (CMS), and reference software for students and other
professionals.

7. Graphics Software
Graphics software can rework with bitmap and/or vector graphics and can be utilized to
create label templates. Graphics software generally includes Canva, Adobe Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw, Inkscape, Microsoft Paint, and Paint.Net.

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8. Freeware
Freeware is typically marketed for profit but might be allocated specifically for a business or
commercial purpose with the aim to expand the market share of any newly launched premium
product. Some of the widespread examples of closed-source freeware include Adobe Reader,
Free Studio, and Skype.

9. Shareware
Shareware is software that is supplied for free on a trial basis in order for the user to test or
use the programme for a specific amount of days with the understanding that the user may
need or want to pay for it later if they are satisfied with the product usage. Some software
manufacturers provide a shareware edition of their product with an expiration date built in,
such that after 30 days, the user or customer will no longer be able to access the application
for further use.

10. Simulation Software

Simulation software authorizes engineers to evaluate, optimize, and compare product designs
with other similar software by modeling real-world events in a computer-generated
environment.

11. Open Source

Open source software is a specific code designed to be publicly accessible so that anyone can
see, modify, and distribute the code as they see which fits the purpose. It is designed in a
decentralized and coordinated way, depending on peer assessment and community
production.

12. Closed Source

Closed source software is where the source code is not freely accessible. It is developed and
delivered to the customer as a fully compiled, executable set of files. The developer often
provides aid to users after purchase and ensures that the software works as foreseen by the
creator.

Advantages of Application Software

 It meets every client’s particular requirements and needs. The client usually
recognizes that they must utilize only one explicit program to finish the task because
it is designed explicitly for one reason.
 Businesses that are related to specific applications can restrict access and think about
strategies to monitor their activities.
 Standard updates from engineers for Licensed application programming can be
obtained using general logic of health.

Disadvantages of Application Software

 Developing and evolving any application software to achieve specific goals can be
quite pricey for developers but this can have a strong impact on their financial plan

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 and income stream, particularly if an unreasonable high amount of time is spent on a
product that is not normally worthy.
 Application software that is widely used by many of us and then disseminated on the
internet is inherently vulnerable to infection by a bug or other malicious initiatives.

Difference Between System Software and Application Software

The Windows operating system is an excellent example of system software, whereas
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and CorelDraw are well-known examples of application
software.

System Software Application Software

The main purpose of this software is to Application software designed to achieve a
manage the resources available in the certain set of tasks.
system. It serves as an effective forum for
the execution of application software
System software is documented in a low- Application software is composed in a high-
level programming language like machine level language like Java, C++,.Net, or PHP.
code or assembly language.
Usually, when the computer is switched on, When a user requests, application software
system software begins to run and stops runs according to the task it is assigned.
when the computer is switched off.
Without system software, a computer User-specific application software is
system cannot even activate. definitely not required to run the system.
The system software has a wide scope of The objective of the application software is
capabilities. to achieve or perform a certain task.
System software comprises language Payroll software, accounting software, MS
processors (interpreters, compilers, and Office, and so on are perfect examples of an
assemblers), operating systems, and so on. application software.

Types of Business Application Software

Application software for business can be classified based on its price and usage by its end
customer. Here is some Business application software:

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Customer relationship management (CRM) is a technology that manages all of your
company's interactions and transactions with customers and future customers. The end goal is
to strengthen commercial ties. A CRM system allows businesses to stay connected to their
consumers, reduce procedures, and increase revenue.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the software utilized by a company to handle key parts
of operations, including accounting and resource management.

Project Management Software

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Project management software is the software utilized mainly for project planning, scheduling,
resource allocation, and change management. It allows project managers (PMs) to supervise
and manage all the official tasks effectively from one place.

Database
A database management system (DBMS) is basically nothing more than an automated data-
keeping system. Users of the system are provided specific structures to complete various
types of operations on such a system for either data manipulation in the database or database
structure management.

Business Process Management

Business process management software (BPMS) is vaguely an enterprise-level software
solution to enable the automation of repetitive tasks, manage fundamental processing, and
handle specific technique logic involved. BPM systems optimize and accelerate processes,
increasing efficiency.

Resource Management Software

Resource planning software, or resource management software, is a device used to handle the
human capital and program of an organization. A resource planning mechanism will help you
in allotting and assigning people to projects where required.

Educational Software
Educational software involves any computer application that improves the learning process. It
possesses classroom management software, student information systems, language software,
reference software, and even more.

Productivity Software
Productivity software is a specific sort of application program that allows end users to
produce something such as documents, databases, graphs, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Productivity software increases the organization's efficiency by relieving people's tasks
largely.

Custom Developed Software

Custom software development is the technique to design, develop, and produce specific
software applications. These software products are for specific users, procedures, and
business conditions or requirements.

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