Understanding Applications

You may have heard people talking about using an application or an app. But what exactly does that mean? 

An application (or app) is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are sometimes called desktop applications, and those for mobile devices are called mobile apps. 

 

When you open an application, it runs inside the operating system until you close it. Much of the time, you will have more than one application open at the same time, and this is known as multitasking.

These are programs that are designed to solve specific problems. A wide range of programs has been created to deal with a wide range of problems.

These programs are user oriented whilst system software is computer oriented. In this type of software we have different sub types such as, word processors, desktop publishing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics, multimedia and communications.

App is a very common term for an application, especially for simple applications that can be downloaded cheaply or even for free. Many apps are also available for mobile devices and even some TVs.