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In [[computing]], '''lightweight software'''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rouse |first1=Margaret |title=What is lightweight? - Definition from WhatIs.com |url=https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/lightweight |accessdate=24 May 2019 |date=September 2005}}</ref> also called ''' |
In [[computing]], '''lightweight software'''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rouse |first1=Margaret |title=What is lightweight? - Definition from WhatIs.com |url=https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/lightweight |accessdate=24 May 2019 |date=September 2005}}</ref> also called '''lite program''' and '''lightweight application''', is a [[computer program]] that is designed to have a small [[memory footprint]] (RAM usage) and low [[CPU usage]], overall a low usage of [[system resources]] {{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}. To achieve this, the software should avoid [[software bloat]] and [[code bloat]] and try to find the best [[algorithm efficiency]]. |
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In computing, lightweight software[1] also called lite program and lightweight application, is a computer program that is designed to have a small memory footprint (RAM usage) and low CPU usage, overall a low usage of system resources [citation needed]. To achieve this, the software should avoid software bloat and code bloat and try to find the best algorithm efficiency.
Examples
The Audacious music player is a good example of an application meant to be lightweight .Not coming by default with many features that the user might end up not using, Audacious is upgradable via plug-ins which allow the user to customize it to their needs. The program also has very low system consumption.
See also
- Software optimization
- Application footprint
- Light-weight process
- Lightweight protocol
- Lightweight Procedure Call
- Lightweight programming language
- Lightweight markup language
- Load (computing)
References
- ^ Rouse, Margaret (September 2005). "What is lightweight? - Definition from WhatIs.com". Retrieved 24 May 2019.