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+aliases: software-applications, software-programs
+created_by: Software engineers
+display_name: Software
+related: software-development, computer-science, programming
+short_description: Software refers to programs and applications that perform specific tasks on computers.
+topic: software
+wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
+---
+**Software** refers to a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. This topic covers a wide range of software types, including system software, application software, and middleware, as well as the processes involved in software development. It explores the creation, use, and impact of software in various fields, from business and education to entertainment and science.