Entity: SOFTWARE
Software refers to the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines that control what a computer does. It includes computer programs and instructions used to determine how a computer will function.
SOFTWARE
Etymology
The term 'software' was coined to differentiate the set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system from hardware.
Definition
Software is a collection of programs, procedures, and routines that control the operation of a computer system.
Historical Context
The introduction of high-level programming languages in 1958 revolutionized software development, making it easier and more portable across different computer architectures.
Cultural Significance
Software design involves structuring software, data models, interfaces between system components, and algorithms used by software engineers.
Related Concepts
Software development, programming languages, hardware, computer programs.
See Also
A collection of programs, procedures, and routines that control the operation of a computer system.