I find this to be a peculiar question. Assuming there will continue to be interactive systems and coordinated operation either B2B, B2C, and among individuals and groups, there is a requirement for disciplined approaches on how systems are built, deployed, and maintained. I don't see lifecycle management and coordination among interconnected system disappearing.

I do see current deterioration of interoperability and the tendency to create silos for competitive purposes. There is a problem with organizations deploying (or purchasing) systems over which there is no comprehension of how to manage such activities, whether contracted or in-house. Risk management is notoriously absent.

Being a Computer Science student and a software developer aspirant, I do not agree that System and Application Software will be obsolete soon.

To: Dennis Hamilton

Thank you for your answer.

First: We say in Arabic nothing strange but Satan.

Second: Your answer to the question began with an assumption that is not appropriate in software engineering because the assumption is your own, not related to the system you work on.

Third: The life cycle management and coordination between interconnected systems will remain, but we seek improvement or better ways to manage.

Fourth: Then, the diversity of problems on the ground began.

Fifth: This is an excellent way to support my arguments.

My question aims to show everyone there is a better alternative than building legacy systems, which are big dilemmas in the different domains of knowledge.

To: Nafiul Khalid

You can disagree, and it is acceptable to dispute, but the programs you write will become legacy systems sooner or later.

A legacy system can cause many problems, such as high maintenance costs, data silos that prevent integration between systems, lack of compliance with governmental regulations, and reduced security. These issues eventually outweigh the convenience of using an existing legacy system.

Of course, all things become obsolete in time. They will be replaced by newer versions, eventually. However, they will be around in some form.

A computer has no function without an operating systems. That is to say that all the electronics do nothing without instructions to define what the electronics are.

Application software will likely be different but will still exist. Without applications the computer isn't doing anything useful for people.

To: Arne Johanson

First: You asserted that "all things become obsolete with time." And my answer to your assertion is, "They will be replaced by newer versions, eventually."

(1) Software applications are different than all things that you know, and as soon we build, it becomes obsolete and "outdated" (Legacy System).

(2) Having newer versions means a vicious "wicked" cycle of re-inventing the wheels.

Second: You said: "A computer has no function without an operating system."

(1) Let me repeat your statement differently: "Without an operating system, a computer is useless." "A computer without an operating system is a bare machine, whatever it is embedded or non-embedded. The embedded system is custom written to work with specific hardware. Non-embedded systems are more general-purpose. Embedded computer software is usually loaded into non-volatile memory, rather than RAM." Samih George: Professor of Software Engineering.

(2) Hardware academics, professionals, and gurus think differently about this issue. I found this true in all universities I worked for and my keynotes and consultations in more than 52 countries. Even San Jose Stated University's "Computer Engineering Faculty" outnumber the "Specialized Areas of Software Faculty, such as Algorithms, Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Database," and others. SJSU's Computer Engineering Department, which recently called Computer and Software Engineering" after years of endless debates, has more than approximately 2500 graduate and undergraduate software students and less than around 500 computer engineering faculty -- The Ratio is the percentage of students compared to teaching staff in San Jose State University is 1:26 which made SJSU one of the worst universities in the USA.

Public Data: https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/san-jose-state-university/academic-life/faculty-composition/#secRatio.

(3) "Operating system is the brain of the computer, and it is software and has more versions than any software application and means a vicious "wicked" cycle of re-inventing the wheels and force any user to use and the developer to develop instance-oriented software applications and strong dependences of software developed on the specific operating systems and cannot be used on other existing operating systems which is very costly in many different ways.

Suggested Solutions: two ways:

(1) (Impossible) Develop a unified and Stable Operating System (OS) that is flexible, Scalable, adaptable, and provides multiple views to suit the user's needs. Several research attempts to do this, such as the closest example is "Choice," and it comes short. Such an OS is impossible because of the market's hardware ownership and control share.

(2) (Practical) We urgently need to build software unified, stable, and independent foundation of the hardware control that satisfies all the desired quality factors (United Software Engines (USEs) with the ability to generate as many software applications as possible quickly on existing operating systems.

Mohamed Fayad

System and application software will become obsolete sooner or later is not entirely accurate. They play crucial roles in the functioning of computers, devices, and software applications. While technology evolves and new paradigms emerge, software remains a fundamental component of computing systems.

System software, such as operating systems, device drivers, and firmware, provides the foundation for running applications and interacting with hardware. Application software, on the other hand, includes programs designed to perform specific tasks or provide specific functionality, such as word processors, web browsers, and graphic design tools.

While advances in technology may bring changes to the way software is developed and delivered, it is unlikely that system and application software will become completely obsolete. Instead, we are more likely to see shifts in the way software is developed, distributed, and consumed.

For example, we are witnessing the rise of cloud computing, which allows software to be accessed and used over the internet without the need for extensive local installations. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on software as a service (SaaS) models, where applications are hosted and maintained by providers, and users access them through subscriptions.

Software remains an essential component. It is constantly being updated, improved, and adapted to meet changing user needs and technological advancements. Landscape of software development and delivery may change, but need for software is likely to persist.

Hardware and software complement each other.

Good luck!!

To: Mohammad Imam

You Said: "System and application software will become obsolete sooner or later is only partially accurate."

Reply:

(1) Not entirely accurate.  It seems you are not sure.

(2) You are a programmer, and the new innovative way proposed in this question is not threatening the programmers and programming. Programming will continue.

(3) The new propaganda about old and recent AI tools claiming that the programmers' jobs will disappear is untrue—just propaganda to foil the entire universe. We heard many propagandas similar to this one before.

They play crucial roles in the functioning of computers, devices, and software applications. While technology evolves and new paradigms emerge, software remains a fundamental component of computing systems.

Reply: This is true, and I don't doubt this, and what I am proposing here is the best invention in software engineering.

System software, such as operating systems, device drivers, and firmware, provides the foundation for running applications and interacting with hardware. On the other hand, application software includes programs designed to perform specific tasks or provide specific functionality, such as word processors, web browsers, and graphic design tools.

Reply: I don't dispute this, and thank you for the basic knowledge about System Software.

While technological advances may change how software is developed and delivered, it is unlikely that system and application software will become completely obsolete. Instead, we are more likely to see shifts in how software is developed, distributed, and consumed.

Reply:

(1) You said, "While advances in technology may bring changes to the way software is developed and delivered,"

As an expert and well-known in Software Engineering -- There have been no technological advances for a long time. Do you know why?

(2) You don't understand the invention and innovations within the question.

For example, we are witnessing the rise of cloud computing, which allows software to be accessed and used over the Internet without requiring extensive local installations. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on the software as a service (SaaS) model, where providers host and maintain applications, and users access them through subscriptions.

Reply:

(1) You said, "We are witnessing the rise of cloud computing" and "Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on software as a service (SaaS) models."

You are just a witness and have no idea about the significant disastrous issues you witness.

(2) The Mighty "ResearchGate.com' is a platform for actual researchers. As Egyptian Old Saying: "إدي العيش لخبازه"

Never send a boy to do a man's job. Or "Give the making of the bread to his baker."

Software remains an essential component. It is constantly updated, improved, and adapted to meet user needs and technological advancements. The software development and delivery landscape may change, but the need for software will likely persist.

Hardware and software complement each other.

Reply

(1) Software remains an essential component. TRUE

(2) You said, "Hardware and software complement each other." which proves that you must learn about software engineering and software industries. What you said is a big joke. Hardware professionals love you for this statement.

Mohamed Fayad

We are all professionals and academic courtsy is call of the day. We can agree or disagree professionally. You said, "Hardware and software complement each other." which proves that you must learn about software engineering and software industries( sir, we are all life long learner). What you said is a big joke. If it is a big joke, please show me any software without any device(hardware) in the world. Can you?

Hardware professionals love you for this statement.

Mohamed Fayad

I am still waiting for more education and lecture. You write "What you said is a big joke". If it is a big joke, please show me any software (active) without using any device(hardware) in the world. Can you?

Mohammad Imam:

Let's clarify: I did not say software can be active without using hardware, and it will not happen. The crisis we have in software is the dependency on hardware. We need to have ways to reduce these dependencies, and what I am proposing in my inversion and innovation is to reduce the dependence on hardware.

Rules:

(1) There is no reason to be sarcastic. I am not your enemy, and I have no desire to be an enemy to anyone.

(2) In any setting, Disagremnent and Agreement are fine. Your disagreement is acceptable, but use Rule (1).

Please be kind in your communication with me.

There is no reason to be aggressive with me. Unfortunately, you have been aggressive with no knowledge of what you are discussing from the beginning. You might take my last statement as aggressive, But I am saying the TRUTH.

وقال تعالى (فسألوا أهل الذكر ان كنتم لاتعلمون ) النجل - ٤٣ صدق الله العلي العظيم

Dear PhD and Full Professor Mohamed Fayad,

In addition,

You write in point 2

" The Mighty "ResearchGate.com' is a platform for actual researchers. As Egyptian Old Saying: "إدي العيش لخبازه"

Never send a boy to do a man's job. Or "Give the making of the bread to his baker." " Does it belong to professional response? You be the judge!!

There are many more pearls of wisdom inherent in your responses.

I am kind and not aggressive in any sense. Within professional boundary, a boy(me: defined by you) is requesting man(you) to teach and show(demostrate). I stand by every word of my response but can you?. You can't. I can also share few sayings but that will not be professional, hence avoiding it

As I wrote earlier, we are professionals and we should learn to respect everyone's knowlege base. Etiquette is keyword.

Good luck!!

Mohammad Imam:

First of all -- " The Mighty "ResearchGate.com' is a platform for actual researchers. As Egyptian Old Saying: "إدي العيش لخبازه" "Give the making of the bread to his baker."

It would be best if you blamed the translation of "إدي العيش لخبازه"

It is very kind of you to reply to my questions.

Good luck.

Dear Sir,

As professional, I respect you but finding scapegoat (translation here) for your own weaknesses does not bode well. I hope, wish and pray for your positive contributions. Let us be nice to one and all.

Good luck!!

Mohammad Imam

Thank you for your advice and your wishes.

I wish you the same.

Take care.