Computer Software Overview

What is system software designed to do?

• Manage hardware and provide a platform for running application software

• Help users perform specific tasks

• Provide tools for developers to create software applications

What does application software help users perform?

• Manage hardware

• Perform specific tasks

• Create, debug, and maintain software applications

What is the software development life cycle (SDLC)?

• A process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying software

• A method for managing changes to software code

• A way to ensure software quality and performance

What do version control systems help manage?

• Changes to software code over time

• The software development life cycle

• Software testing methods

What are common testing methods?

• Unit testing, integration testing, system testing, user acceptance testing

• Requirement analysis, design, implementation, maintenance

• Version control, debugging, and deployment

What do business software applications do?

• Streamline operations and enhance productivity

• Support learning with interactive content

• Enable users to perform tasks in design and music production

What is the role of educational software?

• Support learning by providing interactive content

• Manage business operations

• Create and debug software applications

What does cloud computing provide?

• Access to computing resources over the internet

• Tools for developers to create software

• Educational resources for students

How does AI integration enhance software?

• Improves automation and decision-making capabilities

• Provides access to computing resources

• Supports learning through interactive content

What does the open-source movement promote?

• Publicly accessible code and collaborative development

• Proprietary software solutions

• Cloud computing services