Application software by domain

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Cel shading

Cel shading, also called toon shading, is a non-photorealistic rendering technique that makes 3D graphics look hand-drawn, with flat bands of color and dark outlines; Jet Set Radio popularized it in 2000.

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Chematica

Chematica is a computer-aided synthesis planning platform that works backward from a target molecule to available starting materials, a process called retrosynthesis. Developed by Bartosz Grzybowski's group from around 2001, it was commercialized as Synthia.

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ChemDataExtractor

ChemDataExtractor is a Python toolkit using natural language processing and machine learning to extract chemical information from scientific papers, created by Matt Swain and used to auto-generate materials property databases.

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ChemDataExtractor 2.0

ChemDataExtractor 2.0 is an open-source, chemistry-aware text-mining toolkit developed at the University of Cambridge that automatically extracts chemical names, property values, and units from journal articles to populate materials-science databases.

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ChemOS

ChemOS is an orchestration software package for self-driving laboratories, coordinating robotic hardware, instruments, databases, and AI algorithms; developed in Alán Aspuru-Guzik's group and described in 2020.

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Chinese input method

A Chinese input method, known in Chinese as 输入法, is software that converts keystrokes, handwriting, or speech into Chinese characters on computers and phones, with pinyin the predominant method in mainland China.

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ClamAV

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus toolkit designed especially for scanning email on mail gateways, distributed by Cisco Systems. Its engine, libclamav, also powers command-line and daemon scanning tools.

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ClassDojo

ClassDojo is a school communication platform connecting teachers, students, and families through messaging and behavior points, launched in 2011 and used in over 180 countries.

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Clickjacking

Clickjacking, also called a UI redress attack, is a web attack that deceives users into clicking concealed interface elements, typically a target page hidden in an invisible frame.

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ClickUp

ClickUp is an all-in-one productivity and project management platform combining tasks, docs, goals, chat, and AI in one workspace, founded in March 2017 by Zeb Evans and based in San Diego, California.

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Cloth modeling

Cloth modeling is the branch of computer graphics and computational mechanics that simulates fabric and garments, used for animated clothing in film, games, and fashion design.

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Comparison of lightweight web browsers

A comparison of lightweight web browsers, those designed to run with small demands on memory, CPU, or bandwidth, from Opera Mini's server compression to the text-only Lynx.

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Comparison of reference management software

A comparison of reference management software, such as Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote, covering cost, cloud storage, citation styles, word processor plugins, collaboration, and which product libraries recommend.

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Comparison of remote desktop software

A comparison of remote desktop software, including Microsoft RDP, Chrome Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and open-source RustDesk, by connection architecture, self-hosting options, and security controls.

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Comparison of vector graphics editors

A comparison of vector graphics editors such as Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW, and Figma, covering file formats, platforms, pricing models, print capability, collaboration, and performance on complex documents.

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CompuServe

CompuServe (CompuServe Information Services) is an American online service founded in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, a leading consumer online service that introduced email, chat, and the GIF format.

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Computer-aided design

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer software to create, modify, and document 2D drawings and 3D models of parts and buildings, supporting engineering design since around 1960.

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Computer-assisted translation

Computer-assisted translation (CAT), also called machine-aided translation, uses software like translation memories and termbases to help a human translator, who reviews and decides on the final translation.

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Computer-generated imagery

Computer-generated imagery (CGI), also known as computer imagery, creates still or animated visual content with imaging software, spanning 3D modeling, animation, and rendering in film and games.

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Content management system

A content management system (CMS) is software that helps users create, manage, and modify digital content without hand-coding pages, with WordPress, Drupal, and Contentful as examples.

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Contract lifecycle management

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the process of digitally managing agreements with customers, vendors, and partners through every stage, and the software platforms that automate it; the market reached about $2.9 billion in 2023.

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Cross-origin resource sharing

Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) is an HTTP-header-based mechanism letting a server state which origins a browser may allow to load its resources, relaxing the same-origin policy under the server's control.

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Customer relationship management

Customer relationship management (CRM), also known as client relationship management, is the process and software systems businesses use to build profitable customer relationships, spanning operational, analytical, and collaborative types.

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Data recovery

Data recovery, also called data salvaging or file recovery, is the process of retrieving data from storage media made inaccessible by deletion, damage, corruption, or failure, a practice central to digital forensics.

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DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is a post-production application from Blackmagic Design combining editing, color correction, visual effects, and audio post production, with a free version and a paid Studio edition.

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Digital asset management

Digital asset management (DAM) is a class of enterprise software that stores, organizes, and distributes rich media, managing the metadata and usage rights attached to it.

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Digital twin

A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, process, or system kept synchronized with its real-world counterpart by data flows and able to feed decisions back.

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Document management system

A document management system (DMS), also called an electronic document management system, is software used to receive, track, manage, and store documents, typically keeping version history of changes made by different users.

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DokuWiki

DokuWiki is an open-source wiki engine written in PHP, created by Andreas Gohr in 2004, that stores pages as plain text files and needs no database.

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Download manager

A download manager is application software for retrieving files over HTTP and FTP using parallel segments, resuming, and scheduling; examples include Internet Download Manager, Free Download Manager, and aria2.