Application Software

Application Software is the software for the specific purpose, so we can say that software developed for user's purposes is called Application Software. This is developed by using High-level Language in the form of creative project work by the software industries.

There is much software available for user purposes:

• Word Processing: MS-Word, Word Perfect, Word Star etc.
• Spreadsheet: MS-Excel, Lotus-123, Quarto etc.
• Database Management:MS-Access, dBase-IV, Clippers, Oracle, OMNIS, Ingress, Integra, FoxPro, SQL etc.
• Graphics and Presentation: MS-Paint, MS Powerpoint, CorelDraw, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc.
• Animation: Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Premiere, Adobe after Effect etc.
• Web Designing: Macromedia Dream weaver, Microsoft Frontpage Express etc.

Types of Application Software

1. Packaged Software

Packaged Software is ready made, error-free, advance and standard software for general works. All word processing, database management, graphics and representation, animation, web-designing software are packaged software. This software is equipped with essential tools and technology to enhance user productivity.

2. Tailored Software

Tailored software is a small software, developed by using high-level language for the specific small process. These types of soft wares are developed for the certain specific purpose. Example: Software for Payroll for Specific organization, Software for specific Bank, Software for Railway Reservation, Hotel Reservation etc. This software is developed for solving specific problems of specific users or organizations.