Application software
Purpose-built software solutions expressly designed to directly address particular user needs or carry out specialized functions. Unlike supporting infrastructure like operating systems or utility tools, application software serves specific goals for end-users related to tasks like navigation, scheduling, document editing, analytics, process automation, and more. It provides the domain-specific features and capabilities to enable users to perform activities intrinsic to the discipline the application targets whether it be accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, decision support etc. Application software contrasts system software and support tools by aligning the computer’s roles more closely to user goals rather than system operation.
