Week 3

Firstly, we had the opportunity to get the concept what the software is all about. As it is simply define as the intangible part of a computer, tells what a computer supposed to carry out, and how to do it. It drives the hardware and a collection of computer programs together with the related data.

Moreover, we learned the categories of software and the process of how a computer knows what it

should  do. Because it has been given a detailed list of instructions, called a computer program or software, that tells it exactly what to do.

There are four types of software which are application program, operating systems, device drivers and systems software. 

I had also the opportunity to be introduced about the levels of programming language. 

Then, we studied the differences and developments of third generation to fifth generation programming language. We had clear understanding of compiling, interpreting and translation among languages.

Moreover, the application software was also an important concept. 

Application programs interact with systems software; systems software then directs computer hardware to perform the necessary tasks.

Our lecturer Mr. Azamuddin had given us very detail information about every type of application software. The functions, attributes and usage all were clearly got by all of us.