As humans who live in this digital era, updating applications, gadgets, and various digital infrastructures is not a new thing. But, in these updates, each section has its own characteristics. That’s why when we talk about IT, several sub-sciences are commonly studied, such as data science, IT security, multimedia, and games. There are many parts to what is called IT and each one contributes to what we know as the manifestation of digital technology.
If that’s too specific, what about application development and software development? The two “developments” are often misunderstood as the same thing. But the two are different. If you find yourself in doubt, keep reading!
Application development vs software development
Application development focuses on creating and testing mobile and computer applications. While software development focuses on programming as well as testing and repairing if any defects are found. Of course, both look the same because basically, the difference between the two is in the object being worked on. It has been mentioned above that application development includes both mobile applications and computer applications and when we talk about computer applications we tend to think of it as web development. For many people, web development is synonymous with software development. More confused?
Web development? What’s that?
Web development includes parts like operations, functions, designs, and tasks. Whereas mobile application development usually only involves development that is narrowed down to fewer functions. In other words, mobile app development “is a simplification” of web development itself.
Software development, like software development for financial services, on the other hand, is even more complicated engineering because it directly refers to writing the codes that form the basis of any digital application. It has to do with algorithms and when a bug occurs, it often takes a lot of time to fix it. In more advanced software, documentation about changes can be embedded in the build codes.
How can they look the same and different?
From the explanations above it seems that they both do not look different but in this session, we will discuss the points that refer to the similarities and differences between them:
The similarities between the two lie in the following points:
– High-level programming and technical skills.
– Creative ideas based on an analytical mindset.
– Numerical and mathematical skills to establish a logical basis for the placement of codes.
– Attention to small details.
While the difference between the two lies in:
– Application development is more focused on user-friendly features, attractive design, and ease of operation, while software development focuses on compiling codes and ensuring that the combination of codes can perform the desired function.
– Application development usually does not touch on the basic code while software development is the opposite. It focuses on constructing the basic logic that is the reason for placing the codes. In other words, software development refers more “to core development than assembly.”
So… which one do you prefer? Application development or software development? Whatever your choice, both promise great potential today and in the future.