Intro to software

Software is a collection of programs, procedure and algorithms that tells computer  to perform task. It instructs the hardware what to do and how to do. Mainly software are divided into three categories:

Application software

Application software, also known as application or an app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. It is a set of programs that allows the computer setup to perform data processing job for user. Example includes enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players.  

System software

System software refers to the files and programs that make up your computer's operating system. It is designed to operate the computer hardware, to provide basic functionality, and to provide platform for running software. System files include libraries of functions, system services, drivers for printers and other hardware, system preferences, and other configuration files. The programs that are part of the system software include assemblers, compilers, file management tools, system utilities, and debuggers.

Programming software

Programming software include tools in form of programs or application that software developer used to create, debug, maintain and support other program and application. They are come in a combined form called IDE( integrated development environment). Examples of programming software are visual studio, net beans, eclipse etc.