dasturiy

Dasturiy is a term used in Uzbek and some Turkic languages to denote software, the set of programs and data that enables a computer or other digital devices to perform tasks. It includes operating systems, application programs, middleware, utilities, drivers, and development tools. Software is distinguished from hardware, the physical components of a computer.

Origin and usage: The root dastur means program or sequence of instructions in Uzbek, and the suffix -iy forms an adjective meaning related to. The standard compound for software is dasturiy ta'minot, literally “program-based provision.” In everyday Uzbek, dasturiy functions as a modifier, as in dasturiy ta'minot bozori (software market) or dasturiy ta'minot ishlab chiqaruvchilar (software developers).

Applications: Dasturiy products can be categorized as system software (operating systems, firmware), application software (word processors, web browsers, databases), and development tools (compilers, integrated development environments). They may be proprietary or open-source and are distributed as executables, libraries, or source code.

Role and impact: Software enables information processing, automation, communication, and entertainment. The software industry covers design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, forming a core part of information technology infrastructure in education, government, business, and industry. Effective software practices include quality assurance, security considerations, and lifecycle management to support reliable and scalable digital systems.

See also: dasturiy ta'minot, information technology, software development.