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A Software Technology is a technology that involves the development, maintenance, and utilization of software.
- Context:
- It can (typically) include a wide range of technologies such as Operating Systems, Application Software, Middleware, and Development Tools.
- It can (often) be categorized into different types like System Software, Application Software, and Embedded Software.
- It can range from simple Utility Software to complex Enterprise Software Solutions.
- It can involve various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle, including Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, and Maintenance.
- It can be referenced by a Software Tech-Related Prediction.
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- Example(s):
- AI Technology, such as: chatbots.
- Operating Systems, such as: Linux OS.
- Enterprise Software, such as: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
- Application Software, such as:
- Mobile Applications, like WhatsApp, which provides messaging and communication services.
- Web Applications, like Google Maps, which offers interactive maps and directions.
- Development Tools, such as:
- Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), like Visual Studio Code or Eclipse, which provide comprehensive facilities to programmers for software development.
- Software Development Frameworks, like React, which is used for building user interfaces.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Hardware Technology, such as CPUs or GPUs, which involves physical components rather than software.
- A Networking Technology, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, which focuses on data communication rather than software development.
- See: Software Engineering, Software Development, System Software, Application Software, Middleware, Programming Languages.