Types of Application Software

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Types of Application Software

• Application software is a type of software that
  is designed to perform specific tasks for users
  or other applications. Application software can
  be classified into different categories based on
  various criteria, such as the purpose, the
  platform, the delivery method, the license, and
  the development model. 
• In this PPT, we will explore  types of
  application software ,Based on the Distribution
  model and Development model.

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Application Type Based on the Distribution Model

• Packaged software This type of software is sold
  as a physical product in a box or a disc that
  contains the installation files and instructions.
  Users have to purchase the product and install it
  on their devices. Examples of packaged software
  include Microsoft Windows,Microsoft Office 2010 ,
  Adobe Photoshop CS6 , etc.
• Downloadable software This type of software is
  sold as a digital product that can be downloaded
  from a website or an app store. Users have to
  purchase the product and download it on their
  devices. Examples of downloadable software
  include Microsoft Office 365 , Adobe Photoshop CC
  , Spotify , etc.

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Application Type Based on the Distribution Model

• Software as a service (SaaS) This type of
  software is sold as a subscription service that
  can be accessed online through a web browser or
  an app. Users have to pay a monthly or annual fee
  to use the service. Examples of SaaS include
  Google Workspace , Netflix , Salesforce , etc.
• Open source software This type of software is
  distributed for free and can be modified by
  anyone who has access to the source code. Users
  can download the source code or the executable
  files from a website or a repository. Examples of
  open source software include Linux , Apache ,
  Firefox , etc.

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Application Type Based on the Development Model

• Waterfall software This type of software is
  developed using a linear and sequential process
  that consists of several phases, such as
  planning, analysis, design, implementation,
  testing, and maintenance. Each phase has to be
  completed before moving to the next one. Examples
  of waterfall software include Microsoft Windows ,
  Microsoft Office 2010 , Adobe Photoshop CS6 ,
  etc.

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Application Type Based on the Development Model

• Agile software This type of software is
  developed using an iterative and incremental
  process that consists of several cycles, such
  as planning, design, development, testing, and
  deployment. Each cycle produces a working version
  of the software that can be improved in the next
  cycle. Examples of agile software include
  Microsoft Office 365 , Adobe Photoshop CC ,
  Spotify , etc.

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Application Type Based on the Development Model

• DevOps software This type of software is
  developed using a collaborative and continuous
  process that integrates the development and
  operations teams.
•  The process involves frequent communication,
  feedback, automation, and monitoring. Examples of
  DevOps software include Dropbox , Salesforce ,
  Zoom , etc.

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Conclusion

• These are some of the common types of application
  software that exist in the market. However, there
  are many other types and subtypes of application
  software that can be defined based on different
  criteria or perspectives. 
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