Custom Software System

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A Custom Software System is a software system that is tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of an individual organization or user.

  • Context:
    • It can (typically) address unique business processes and operational needs, ensuring a higher degree of customization compared to general-purpose software.
    • It can (often) involve a more intensive software development process, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
    • It can range from being a simple application designed for a specific task to a complex enterprise system integrating multiple functionalities.
    • It can offer greater flexibility and scalability, allowing organizations to modify and expand the system as their needs evolve.
    • It can be more costly and time-consuming to develop and maintain compared to commercial off-the-shelf solutions.
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  • Example(s):
  • Counter-Example(s):
    • Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software, which is pre-packaged and ready to use for a wide range of customers with minimal customization.
    • Free Software, which is available to the public and can be freely used, modified, and distributed, but is not specifically developed for individual users.
  • See: Free Software, Software, Software Development, Out of The Box (Feature), Mass Marketing, Commercial Off-The-Shelf.


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