software
Software is a set of instructions or programs that tell a computer what to do. 💻
While hardware is the physical part of a computer (keyboard, screen, CPU), software is the invisible part that runs on it.
Simple definition
Software = programs and applications that run on a computer or phone.
Examples of software
Microsoft Word – used to write documents 📝
Google Chrome – used to browse the internet 🌐
Windows – an operating system that runs computers 🖥️
WhatsApp – used for messaging 📱
Types of software
System Software
Runs the computer and controls hardware
Example: Windows, macOS
Application Software
Programs used by people for tasks
Example: Microsoft Excel, Instagram
Programming Software
Tools used by developers to create programs
Example: Visual Studio Code
✅ In short:
Software tells the computer what to do and how to do it.
If you want, I can also explain:
Difference between hardware and software
Types of software with examples
How software is made (step-by-step) 👨💻

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