Software distribution involves turning code into an executable file and creating an installer for consumers. Obfuscation and icons are also important. Without distribution, users would need the same assembler as the programmer, making it inconvenient.
Software distribution occurs when a program goes from being just code in an assembler program – software created to help programmers create other software – to being a program used by a consumer. After the programming is made into an executable file, the software distribution procedure should also have an installer to help people install the program and obfuscation to protect the programmer. Most programs have icons that will be specified during distribution. Without the implementation, users would need the same assembler that the programmer used to create the program, which could make the software awkward to use.
When someone creates a program, they do it in an assembler program where a coding language is used to build the software’s functions and features. During this time, the programmer can test the program and change the coding, but the program is not yet appropriate for consumer use. After the programmer is satisfied that the program is ready to be distributed, the assembler program performs the distribution of the software by turning the programming into an executable or double-clickable file for use.
The assembler assists in the initial distribution of the software and normally builds an installer program on top of the executable file so that the consumer can install the program onto their computer. Without installation, the program could not integrate with your computer. Most programmers also use code obfuscation, which means that the programming turns into meaningless symbols that cannot be changed or duplicated, so people cannot copy or alter the program.
Another part of distributing software is creating and using icons. While icons aren’t technically necessary to create a program, they are often considered more professional and tend to enhance the look of the program. This includes the icons used in the program and any images used for the file icon on the desktop. Icons are usually made with few details to take up little memory, making it easier to process and open the program.
If software distribution did not exist, using the software could be very inconvenient for many users. When the distribution is used correctly, the program will work on a computer as long as it has the correct hardware and operating system. Without distribution, users would have to have the same assembler as the programmer so that the coding can be opened properly. This would force users to purchase the assembler, and many different assemblers may be needed, based on different preferences of programmers.
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