Definition
The program has an executable form that the computer can use directly to
execute the instructions. A computer requires programs to function,
typically executing the
program's instructions in a central processor. It´s a sequence of instructions, written to perform a specified task with a computer
Types of Programs
-Development programs - programs that allow you
to create (write) other
programs using variousprogramming languages
- System software - programs that
manage computer resources (hardware) to
enable to user to run other programs.
- Business applications - applications that are used in
business, from cash registers over the calculation of
salaries to the program for the stock exchange operations
- Graphics programs - programs that turn your
computer into a tool
for drawing, architectural design, video editing
(the use of computer in the TV stations)
- Applications for audio processing -
various programs that allow composing on the
computer and audio processing
- Programs in the field of entertainment - computer games
- Research programs - programs to solve problems in
mathematics, physics, mechanics, etc.
- Programs for computer networks -
applications for network design and operation
of computers that are connected to each other in
the network, starting from the local network where are
connected by two or more computers to the
global network which is used every form of
connection and communication between computers (fixed or mobile
telephony, satellite communications, optical fiber cables, etc.)
- Programs to design and manage
databases - typically are defined as business
applications, and are used to collect and process vast amounts
of variety of information.
- Programs to control and manage a variety
of machines - robots, processing machines in
production in factories, in medicine, etc.
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