programming: A programming language for the rest of us. Authoring systems, such as HyperCard, MacroMedia Director and AuthorWare are collections of tools that make it easier for casual programmers to create applications. Often used in multimedia to create a user interface.
Software that helps developers design interactive courseware easily, without the painstaking detail of computer programming.
Computer-based software for preparing multi-media materials such as teaching materials.
a complete interactive environment in which the tutor may develop CAI materials
an environment in which to create a multimedia lesson in a timely and cost-efficient manner
a program which has pre-programmed elements for the development of interactive multimedia software titles
Any GUIs method of designing new software can be called an authoring system. Any computer language name with the word "visual" in front of it is probably a version of that language built with some authoring system capabilities. It appears that the first serious effort to produce a commercial quality authoring system took place in the mid eighties for the Amiga.
Software for assembling multimedia applications.
