I have written a computer tutorial, but I am not sure if I have this sentence correct:
"Build three high-quality computer applications used in the real world!"
I am trying to say that these computer applications that are to be built are not just trivial toy applications, but applications used in reality in the industry. Would you write "used in real world" instead without the "the"? Any other third alternative would be appreciated.
Best Answer
In that sentence, I would use the article. (I can't actually think of any situation where it would be used as a mass noun.)
However, if it were me, I would actually rephrase the sentence and turn real world into an adjective: