Major Project ( Application software)

 Application software

"Application- A program or group of programs that is designed for the end user. Application software (an application) is a set of computer programs designed to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities. Application software cannot run on itself but is dependent on system software to execute." (Sant, 2015)

App or an application is a major part of modern life and we cannot deny that. As an example, let's have a look at the Top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide in 2021 posted in Forbes website, specifically, pay attention to the numbers of how many people downloaded the app. 

(Koetsier, 2022)

App purpose can be entertainment, shopping, studying, travel and so on. However, my major project will be focused on apps for students, of its advantages and disadvantages. I am a student and there clearly is an advantage of being a student in 21st Century, however, as English writer Alan Moore once said "Technology is always a two-edged sword. It will bring in many benefits, but also many disasters."

There are numerous apps for students, and I believe each university or collage have their own "favourite" app. In DMUIC one of the educational applications we are suggested to use is called Brilliant, and in fact, DMU has personalised portal and mobile app designed to support students while they study.

It all sounds very helpful, and it is in many ways, but now let's think of "disasters". How does having almost everything in a form of app affects student social skills, confidence? What about overall health? More about advantages and disadvantages of using apps designed for students I will discover in my next 3 posts. I'm interested in this topic, because I was a student when applications did not have such a huge impact in our life's and now not only that I am a student who decided to study Computer science but also, I'm considering full-stack development as a career choice in the future. With all that, to be a successful in my choice, and one day to be able to deliver a good product to the costumer I have to consider all aspects.

Referances 

Sant, V, K. (2015) The difference between application, program, software?Available at: https://teamtreehouse.com/community/the-difference-between-application-program-software (Accessed: October 30, 2022).  

Koetsier, J. (2022) Top 10 most downloaded apps and games of 2021. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2021/12/27/top-10-most-downloaded-apps-and-games-of-2021-tiktok-telegram-big-winners/?sh=441dc7b53a1f (Accessed: October 30, 2022).