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Application software. An application program ( software application, or application, or app for short) is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, [ 1] typically to be used by end-users. [ 2] Word processors, media players, and accounting software are examples.
Application software, computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Application layer, an abstraction layer that specifies protocols and interface methods used in a communications network. Function application, in mathematics and computer science.
A web application (or web app) is application software that is accessed using a web browser. Web applications are delivered on the World Wide Web to users with an active network connection. [ 1] Single-page and progressive are two approaches for a website to seem more like a native app.
Mobile app. A mobile application or app is a computer program or software application designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone, tablet, or watch. Mobile applications often stand in contrast to desktop applications which are designed to run on desktop computers, and web applications which run in mobile web browsers rather than directly ...
An application programming interface ( API) is a way for two or more computer programs or components to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software. [ 1] A document or standard that describes how to build or use such a connection or interface is called an API specification.
Application security (short AppSec) includes all tasks that introduce a secure software development life cycle to development teams. Its final goal is to improve security practices and, through that, to find, fix and preferably prevent security issues within applications. It encompasses the whole application life cycle from requirements ...
Software as a service. Software as a service ( SaaS / sæs / [ 1]) is a form of cloud computing in which the provider offers the use of application software to a client and manages all the physical and software resources used by the application. [ 2] The distinguishing feature of SaaS compared to other software delivery models is that it ...
An application server is a server that hosts applications [ 1] or software that delivers a business application through a communication protocol. [ 2] For a typical web application, the application server sits behind the web servers . An application server framework is a service layer model. It includes software components available to a ...