Glossary of computer software terms

This glossary of computer software terms lists the general terms related to computer software, and related fields, as commonly used in Wikipedia articles.

Glossary

Application code
executable program code running a user application, distinct from library code or underlying operating system code
library code
software components re-usable between multiple applications
kernel service
Routines that provide the runtime kernel environment to programs executing in kernel mode. Kernel extensions call kernel services, which resemble library codes. In contrast, application programs call library routines. [1]

References

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