Types of Software

• Software :-

                             Software is means by which computer systems speak with computer users. Software forms the heart of computer systems.
         Software, by definition, is a collection of computer programs, procedures and documentations that performs different tasks on a computer system. In this lesson we will give you brief knowledge about Types of Software with the help of Examples.

Some major types of Software are

1). Programming Software:-

                     This is one of the most commonly known and popularly used forms of computer software. These software come in forms of tools that assist a programmer in writing computer programs. Computer programs are set of logical instructions that make a computer system perform certain tasks. The tools that help the programmers in instructing a computer system include text editors, compilers and interpreters.

2). System Software:-

        It help in running the computer hardware and the computer system. System software is a set of Operating System

                                           

 device drivers, servers. windowing system and utilities. System software helps an application programmer in abstracting away from hardware, memory and other internal complexities of a computer.

3). Application Software:-

                

                It enables the end users to accomplish certain specific tasks. Business software, databases and educational software are some forms of application software.

                                   

 Different word processors, which are dedicated for specialized tasks to be performed by the user, are other examples of application software.

        A part from these three types of Software, there are some other well known forms of computer software like inventory management software, ERP ,utility software, accounting software and others.

• Inventory Management System:-

This type of Software helps an organization in tracking and goods and materials on the basis of quality as we as quantity. Warehouse inventory management functions encompass the internal warehouse movements and storage. Inventory software helps a company in organizing inventory and optimizing the flow of goods in the organization, thus leading to an improved customer service. 

• Utility Software:-

      

Utility software also known as service routine, utility software helps in the management of computer hardware and application software. It performs a small range of tasks. Disk defragmenters, system utilities and virus scanners are some of the typical examples of utility software.

• Data Backup and Recovery Software:-

          An ideal data backup and recovery software provides functionality beyond simple copying of data files. This software often supports user needs of specifying what is to be backed up and when Backup and recovery software preserve the original organization of files and allow an easy retrieval of the backed up data.