creation / preparation
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creation
The process of making, producing, or compiling something, for example a document, a plan, software, or a building.
Die Erstellung eines Businessplans ist der erste Schritt zur Firmengründung.
Creating a business plan is the first step toward starting a company.
The noun 'die Erstellung' is derived directly from the verb 'erstellen' (to create/prepare). The ending '-ung' is a very common way in German to form a noun from a verb that describes the process or result of the action.
Wir müssen das Protokoll noch erstellen.
We still have to create the minutes.
To say what is being created, the genitive is usually used. In spoken language or with nouns without an article, 'von' + dative is also often used.
Die Erstellung des neuen Zeitplans war kompliziert.
Creating the new schedule was complicated.
'Erstellung' is often used in connection with digital or administrative tasks. Typical combinations are the creation of a document, a website, an account, or a concept.
Für die Erstellung eines neuen Passworts klicken Sie bitte hier.
To create a new password, please click here.
The word 'Erstellung' belongs more to written language and is frequently used in formal, technical, or business contexts.
Der Auftrag umfasst die Erstellung einer neuen Software.
The contract includes the creation of new software.
development
When referring to software, Entwicklung describes the ongoing process of designing, programming, and testing. Erstellung is a more neutral term for making the software and focuses more on the finished result. For the technical design and development process, Entwicklung is therefore usually more suitable.
Nach der Erstellung der neuen Software lag eine fertige Version für den Kunden vor.
Once the new software had been created, a finished version was available for the customer.
Bei der Entwicklung der neuen Software wurden mehrere Funktionen getestet und verbessert.
Several features were tested and improved during the development of the new software.
