Program vs Software Product:

Size:-

Programs:- they are usually small in size. They are lines of code or maybe 100 to 2000 lines codes on little more.

Software Product: Very big inside. The lines of codes are in thousands To lacs maybe more, depends on Software Product.

Documentations:-

Programs:-There is no documentation or lack in documentation.

Software Product:- Proper documentation and well documented and user manual prepared.

User:-

Programs:- Developer himself is sole user.

Software Product: Large or vast number of users.

Developer:-

Programs: Single developer or maybe 2 developer make a program.

Software Product: A proper and well trained team of developer indulge in development.

User interface:-

Programs: There is no or lacks proper user interface.

Software Products: There is proper and full well designed user interface.

Development

Programs:- Unplanned, not Systematic i.e, ad hoc development.

Software Product: A well Systematic, organised, planned approach is used in development.

Functionality:-

Programs: That provide Limited functionality and less features.

Software Products: It provides more functionality as they are big in size (lines of codes) more options and features are provided.

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