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10 Examples of Applications

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Applications are a class of software designed to be used by people. This differs from systems that are primarily intended to implement automation, controls and data processing that don't necessarily need a user interface. The following are common examples of applications.

Web

A web browser is an application and websites are content and services.

Apps

Apps are single function applications such as light weight tools for mobile devices.

Office Productivity

Software for producing and managing knowledge such as a word processor.

Design & Creativity

Software for producing creative works such as a music synthesizer or video production package.

Software Development

Platforms, environments and tools for creating software.

Management

Tools for implementing and monitoring controls. For example, a platform that allows technicians to manage wind turbines.

Workflow

Workflow is a term for business processes that have steps that require human attention. Workflow user interfaces provide data and tools to complete a task.

Decision Support

Tools for data analysis and exploration such as an analytics platform.

Knowledge & Information

Tools for managing information such as a sales platform that allows users to access customer and order data.

Media & Games

Software designed to be entertaining and engaging such as a game or streaming music app.
Overview: Applications
Type
Definition
Software primarily designed to be used by people.
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