a set of instructions that drives the computer to do stipulated tasks, also called a program.

a collection of several components working together.

an electronic device that accepts data from the user, processes it, produces results, displays them, and stores them.

a set of programs to control and manage operations of a computer. also called general purpose software.

types of system software

there should be a clear understanding of the problem.

know the objective and identify the users of the program and know the requirement that needs to be fulfilled by the program.

used to perform various applications.

to determine the logic of the program and make use of pseuducode or flowcharts. it involves structural walkthroughs.

translates the logic of the program based on algorithm or flowcharts.

to test the program for problems through debugging.