Application packaging is a phenomenon in world of computers which helps save a lot of time, money as well as manpower in all places, irrespective of whether computers are being used at home or in a corporate setup. We all know that computers are basically made up of two broad categories of components. One is computer hardware. Computer hardware includes physical parts of computers such as their monitors, their keyboards, motherboards, hard drives and so on and so forth. But if we compare a computer to a human, then its hard ware comprises only its skeletal structure. And as a human I worth nothing if it does not have a brain and a heart, same is applicable to computers as well. And in case of computers it is its softwares that make up its brains and heart. This is so because without proper softwares being installed computers will not be able to achieve even an iota of tasks that we usually expect computers to accomplish.



And this is where application packaging comes in very handy. To understand concept of application packaging, we have to discuss and understand a bit more about computers and computer softwares. A computer is usually expected to accomplish a multitude of tasks. Now computers also require a brain to process and complete those tasks. Softwares act as brains in computers. So it is clear that if more software is installed, then that computer can be considered to be having more brains and can hence do more tasks. But then installing more and more softwares in a computer can affect its performance. Here also computer acts in a manner similar to that of human brain. If we try to put in too much information in a brain problems arise. Same is case with computers. But in case of computers this problem Is solved with help of application packaging. Application packages are groups of softwares that are created by engineers. These groups are created by engineers by keeping two main criteria in mind. Firstly they have to find out which softwares are essential. For instance software requirements are different in case of computers that are used at home from those computers which are used in offices. For instance for a home computer it might not be essential to have a software related to drawing pictures. But same software might be absolutely indispensable for an office where architects work. Second criterion that is essential to be kept in mind by engineers preparing application packages is compatibility of softwares. They have to keep in mind that none of softwares present in package proves to be a hindrance in working of other softwares present in that same package.

One major help that these application packages provide is that they help in saving a lot of money and time for end users of these application packages. These packages prevent computers from malfunctioning because of software problems. And this in turn immensely benefits all users. And it is because of these reasons that application packages are increasing in popularity with each passing day.