Introduction to Software by Carolina Guevara

Programmers

carolinaguevara4320 — 2024-03-16 02:14:22 UTC

Also known as 'Software developers', or just plain 'developers', write instructions which tells the computer what to do. Even the process of starting software goes by many different names in English. Perhaps the most correct technical term is 'execute', as in "the man executed the computer program". Some other common verbs used to start a software program you will hear are 'run', 'launch', and even 'boot' (when the software in question is an operating system).

What do we call open source?

agustinbatista4255 — 2024-03-16 02:36:40 UTC

We refer to open source when we talk about an operating system that allows us to modify the base of a program. Examples of this type of software include the most popular programming languages, operating systems such as Linux, and thousands of applications such as Mozilla Firefox and Open Office.

Compatibility

liamarosemena4442 — 2024-03-16 02:40:49 UTC

Each program and programming language has its specific device for compatibility, since if you try to make a Windows program for Linux, it would not work.

What do we call closed codes ?

agustinbatista4255 — 2024-03-16 02:49:09 UTC

Closed source, also known as proprietary software, refers to computer programs whose source code is not available to the general public. This means that only the company or entity that developed the software has full access and control over its code.

Features and bugs

yariselsanto4080 — 2024-03-16 02:49:30 UTC

However, execute also has another meaning, which could lead to confusiong. other common verbs for starting software include run, star, and boot for operating systems. Software typically possesses features and bugs, with users preferring the former. when software encounters bug, it may fail and display confussing error messages, wich are not favorable to end users. Normally there are errors in the software. It's better when there are none. sometimes there are errors in this. in these cases it fails and ends without prior notice. This is not good for users as they are confussing messages when an error occurs.

Which is better open source or closed source?

agustinbatista4255 — 2024-03-16 02:52:50 UTC

How a someone can fix a bug in an open source software?

luisstocel4193 — 2024-03-16 02:53:28 UTC

It´s easy to fix a bug in an open source software.
With sufficient knowledge anyone could repair the software code, using the necessary tools to do it, downloading the code source, use a debugger tool and fix it. then test the fix, then use a compiler to turn the source code into a binary file.Now send the bug fix back to the software team and they may use it in the next update.
This action doesn't represent an illegal action against the software team because is an open source code.

Can a program be combined with another that is not compatible?

liamarosemena4442 — 2024-03-16 20:55:37 UTC

If possible, it can be done with an emulator so that it can work on a non-compatible device, but it is still better to do it on compatible devices to minimize errors when running the program.

What are we trying to say when programs are not compatible with each other?

liamarosemena4442 — 2024-03-16 21:14:46 UTC

Software incompatibility is defined as software components or systems that cannot work together, or if they do, have many errors, since many of these were created for intended systems or languages.

What are verbs in programming?

carolinaguevara4320 — 2024-03-17 01:42:40 UTC

Everyone studying Information Technology should learn at least one programming language and write at least one program. Why? Programming forces you to think like a computer. Knowing this, every language has nouns and verbs. Nouns are things and verbs are what we do on those things. Likewise, every programming language has data and functions. Data is some information and function is some procedure on that information. So, data can be thought of as nouns and functions can be thought of as verbs.

https://amanhussain.com/post/lisp-function-data-verb-nouns/#:~:text=Nouns%20are%20things%20and%20verbs,be%20thought%20of%20as%20verbs.

How many programming languages exists?

carolinaguevara4320 — 2024-03-17 01:48:01 UTC

The full list is practically endless, and the fact is that only a few languages currently predomine on a global level. So that's why we need to know more languages because Software programs can have millions of lines of code. If one line doesn't work, the whole program could break!

How to fix a bug in a closed source software

luisstocel4193 — 2024-03-17 22:02:15 UTC

You can’t, even if you have the access to the source code and the tools to fix the bug, you cannot modify, see, copy it and use the code to anything, the author of the software owns all rights to use it, if you break the copyright laws of the software you will be accused of stealing and other crimes.
If you find a bug in the program the only thing you can do is sent a report to the developers and wish that they will fix it

Open Source Vs Closed Source

luisstocel4193 — 2024-03-17 22:15:05 UTC

Opens sources can be use it to everyone and is usually used to develop new features to the program, or to fix an error that the development team has left unattended, software developers use this type of sources to develop new features and to make the new programs.

Closed sources cannot be used it that way, the modify or copy of a closed source is against the law and developers can not use them as they wish, without a special permission of the author.

What is the impact of bugs in software on user experience?

yariselsanto4080 — 2024-03-18 01:25:33 UTC

Bugs in software can have a significant impact on the user experience. When a program encounters a bug, it may crash unexpectedly and display confusing error messages, which is not favorable for end users. In some cases, the program may even require the user to cancel it manually using a key combination, which can be frustrating and confusing for many people. Bugs in software can result in a negative user experience and affect efficiency and productivity.

Why is it important for those who study computer technology to learn to program?

yariselsanto4080 — 2024-03-18 01:37:49 UTC

Learning to program in information technology is essential because it allows you to understand how computer programs and systems work, providing useful practical skills in various fields of information technology, such as technical support, systems administration and web development. With programming knowledge, IT professionals can effectively solve problems and work efficiently on various technological tasks.