The creation of software applications made things much simpler and understanding when it came to utilizing a computer system. Prior to that, everything was simple 0 and 1 like a light switch but in this case those 0 and 1 were commands that grew in large decimal places. “Furthermore, from a macro-perspective, understanding software usage, varying citation habits and their evolution over time within and across distinct disciplines can shape the understanding of the evolution of scientific disciplines, the varying influence of software on scientific impact and the emerging needs for computational support within particular disciplines and fields (Schindler, D., et al 2022).” With the installment of word processor, spreadsheet application and presentation application, everything got easier. As great as all three are, they are very different in its entirety. The development of these four ingenious ideas was just the stepping stones that would lead to advance software applications we have today.
Word Processor typically known as a writing format comes in a variety of software applications mainly used for composing and editing documents in both the business and personal fields. The most popular word processor software application today and for the last 20 plus years has been Microsoft Word. Some say that there is over a billion computers that has Microsoft Word installed. Though composing words in a formatted text refers to features of a document like margins, text size, bold text, italicized text, colors, number of columns, etc. (Vahid, F., & Lysecky, S. 2019), but people still looked for a software application to calculate data from other data (like sums or averages), and for creating graphical charts from data. In came the spreadsheet application. The very first spreadsheet program was VisiCalc, written for the Apple II computer in 1979. For many users, this application most vividly showed the utility of personal computers for small businesses—in some cases turning a 20-hour-per-week bookkeeping chore into a few minutes of data entry (Britannica). However, just like Word, the most popular spreadsheet application used today is Microsoft Excel. When it came to a presentation, the world got introduced in 1982 to the first presentation application software known as VCN ExecuVision. Normally used in a business/academic environment, a presentation is a combination of images, videos, charts, tables, composed words/documents put together in a slide show that is usually displayed before groups or individuals respectfully. Database applications is data gathered, managed, and circulated like social media application such as Facebook or Twitter. Amazon is another database application that gathers data in the form of items that is being sold to the public most times at a discounted price by multiple vendors.
There are multiple benefits of each of the four applications that one can take advantages of. One primary an of the four is that the information collected can be saved or modified at any time on a computer or copied over to thumb drive. An advantage of word processor is the editing tools like spell and grammar check that is commonly used in both business and academic field. As for spreadsheets, the advantages are easy to use, organizing data and formulas can be used to calculate totals. Presentation applications is used on averaged daily. Individual can display visual information demonstrated in pictures, charts, graphs etc. from a documented research or study one worked on. And advantage for database application is data access and sharing.
Disadvantages for word processor is time taken to learn the application and with all the editing tools available, only 50% of the complete application is utilized at a given time. For spreadsheets the big disadvantage is data security, and some formulas are very difficult to understand. A disadvantage of presentation is the overuse of what is being presented, too many slides, long and too much details explanation taking place. Finally, a disadvantage for database is cost, constant repair, and upgrading of software as well as the computer equipment housing it.
My recommended software application used for documenting my day was Word Pad. You can never go wrong with composing words that can be easily reread, edited, deleted then created multiple times before distributing it. My preferred word processor is Microsoft Word with all the features available and ability to customize your tool options in the ribbon.
A scenario where each application can be useful goes as followed. For word processor; writing a book or autobiography. Spreadsheets are very important in business especially for purchasing and accounting departments. For a presentation application, making a sales pitch to a marketing firm demonstration detail charts and graphs as to why they should invest into your idea. A good scenario for database application is the application known as EPIC System which is an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) used in the hospital where I work. EPIC has collected data on patients which is used to document their care and treatment.
Software applications changed the world of computing like no other. From the four primary beginners of software application; Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, and Database, came many new applications today each having its predecessor command lines, formulas and embedded actions implemented. Word Processor has evolved into Microsoft Word or Google Docs. From Spreadsheets to Microsoft Excel, Google Sheet, and Smartsheet. Presentation has evolved into the very popular Microsoft PowerPoint and Database application are now running in the form of SQL, Oracle, Amazon RDS, and more. The world of computing has changed mankind approach for the better.
Reference
Schindler, D., Bensmann, F., Dietze, S., Kruger, F., (2022). The role of software in science: a knowledge graph-based analysis of software mentions in PubMed Central. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8771769/
Vahid, F., & Lysecky, S. (2019). Computing technology for all.
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021, December 8). spreadsheet. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/spreadsheet
The creation of software applications made things much simpler and understanding when it came to utilizing a computer system. Prior to that, everything was simple 0 and 1 like a light switch but in this case those 0 and 1 were commands that grew in large decimal places. “Furthermore, from a macro-perspective, understanding software usage, varying citation habits and their evolution over time within and across distinct disciplines can shape the understanding of the evolution of scientific disciplines, the varying influence of software on scientific impact and the emerging needs for computational support within particular disciplines and fields (Schindler, D., et al 2022).” With the installment of word processor, spreadsheet application and presentation application, everything got easier. As great as all three are, they are very different in its entirety. The development of these four ingenious ideas was just the stepping stones that would lead to advance software applications we have today.
Word Processor typically known as a writing format comes in a variety of software applications mainly used for composing and editing documents in both the business and personal fields. The most popular word processor software application today and for the last 20 plus years has been Microsoft Word. Some say that there is over a billion computers that has Microsoft Word installed. Though composing words in a formatted text refers to features of a document like margins, text size, bold text, italicized text, colors, number of columns, etc. (Vahid, F., & Lysecky, S. 2019), but people still looked for a software application to calculate data from other data (like sums or averages), and for creating graphical charts from data. In came the spreadsheet application. The very first spreadsheet program was VisiCalc, written for the Apple II computer in 1979. For many users, this application most vividly showed the utility of personal computers for small businesses—in some cases turning a 20-hour-per-week bookkeeping chore into a few minutes of data entry (Britannica). However, just like Word, the most popular spreadsheet application used today is Microsoft Excel. When it came to a presentation, the world got introduced in 1982 to the first presentation application software known as VCN ExecuVision. Normally used in a business/academic environment, a presentation is a combination of images, videos, charts, tables, composed words/documents put together in a slide show that is usually displayed before groups or individuals respectfully. Database applications is data gathered, managed, and circulated like social media application such as Facebook or Twitter. Amazon is another database application that gathers data in the form of items that is being sold to the public most times at a discounted price by multiple vendors.
There are multiple benefits of each of the four applications that one can take advantages of. One primary an of the four is that the information collected can be saved or modified at any time on a computer or copied over to thumb drive. An advantage of word processor is the editing tools like spell and grammar check that is commonly used in both business and academic field. As for spreadsheets, the advantages are easy to use, organizing data and formulas can be used to calculate totals. Presentation applications is used on averaged daily. Individual can display visual information demonstrated in pictures, charts, graphs etc. from a documented research or study one worked on. And advantage for database application is data access and sharing.
Disadvantages for word processor is time taken to learn the application and with all the editing tools available, only 50% of the complete application is utilized at a given time. For spreadsheets the big disadvantage is data security, and some formulas are very difficult to understand. A disadvantage of presentation is the overuse of what is being presented, too many slides, long and too much details explanation taking place. Finally, a disadvantage for database is cost, constant repair, and upgrading of software as well as the computer equipment housing it.
My recommended software application used for documenting my day was Word Pad. You can never go wrong with composing words that can be easily reread, edited, deleted then created multiple times before distributing it. My preferred word processor is Microsoft Word with all the features available and ability to customize your tool options in the ribbon.
A scenario where each application can be useful goes as followed. For word processor; writing a book or autobiography. Spreadsheets are very important in business especially for purchasing and accounting departments. For a presentation application, making a sales pitch to a marketing firm demonstration detail charts and graphs as to why they should invest into your idea. A good scenario for database application is the application known as EPIC System which is an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) used in the hospital where I work. EPIC has collected data on patients which is used to document their care and treatment.
Software applications changed the world of computing like no other. From the four primary beginners of software application; Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, and Database, came many new applications today each having its predecessor command lines, formulas and embedded actions implemented. Word Processor has evolved into Microsoft Word or Google Docs. From Spreadsheets to Microsoft Excel, Google Sheet, and Smartsheet. Presentation has evolved into the very popular Microsoft PowerPoint and Database application are now running in the form of SQL, Oracle, Amazon RDS, and more. The world of computing has changed mankind approach for the better.
Reference
Schindler, D., Bensmann, F., Dietze, S., Kruger, F., (2022). The role of software in science: a knowledge graph-based analysis of software mentions in PubMed Central. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8771769/
Vahid, F., & Lysecky, S. (2019). Computing technology for all.
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021, December 8). spreadsheet. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/spreadsheet
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