Design vs implementation

Introduction

In software development, design software refers to the process of defining the structure, components, and behaviour of a software system. In contrast, implementation software focuses on translating those designs into actual, executable code. Essentially, design is about planning and architecture, while implementation is about building and coding. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Design Software:

• Purpose: To create a blueprint for the software, specifying its functionality, architecture, and user interface. 
• Activities: Requirements gathering, system modelling (using diagrams like UML), database design, user interface design, and creating technical specifications. 
• Focus: Problem-solving, high-level planning, and creating a clear vision of the software before coding begins. 
• Output: Design documents, specifications, prototypes, and architectural diagrams. 

Implementation Software:

• Purpose: To turn the design into a working, executable software product. 
• Activities: Writing code in a specific programming language, unit testing, integration testing, and debugging. 
• Focus: Coding, testing, and deploying the software based on the design specifications. 
• Output: Source code, compiled binaries, and the deployed software application.