How to install programs on an external hard drive in MacOS?

Question

macOS

Tell me how to install programs on an external hard drive or flash drive on MacOS, I saw somewhere that you can create a folder /applications on external media, but unfortunately I can’t find this article on the Internet.

Answer 1

And if you just throw them there, and then drag them to create a shortcut, but in my opinion, not all programs can be put on an external hard drive.