applikáció

An applikáció is a software program designed to help a user perform a specific task. In Hungarian usage, the term covers software that runs on desktops, mobile devices, or via a web browser. Applikációk differ from system software in that they provide user-facing functionality rather than core operating system services.

An applikáció can be native, web-based, or hybrid. Native apps are built for a particular platform (such as Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android) and can take advantage of device capabilities. Web apps run in a browser and are platform-independent, often backed by a server. Hybrid apps bundle web code into a native wrapper. Common architecture includes a user interface (frontend), application logic, data storage, and network services or APIs.

Development typically follows a lifecycle of requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Teams may use agile methods and continuous delivery practices. Distribution occurs through app stores, direct downloads, or enterprise deployment channels, with updates rolled out periodically. Security, privacy, and performance considerations are integral to design and testing.

Historically, applikációk emerged with the rise of personal computers; mobile apps surged in the smartphone era; today, many applikációk are cloud-based and can blur the line between client and server.