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  • Strivo Labs logo

    Java Backend Developer (Fintech Infrastructure)

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria11 March

    At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialize in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom ...

    Onsite
  • Leinad Studios logo

    Full Stack Facilitator

    Leinad StudiosLagos, Nigeria11 March

    Leinad Studios is a growing design and tech school. We provide professional training on design, multimedia and tech skills that enable individuals to be ...

    Onsite
  • Cinematographer & Video Editor logo

    Web Developer, UI/UX & SEO Specialist (WordPress)

    Cinematographer & Vid..Lagos, Nigeria11 March

    Innovasol Enterprise is a global parent company with sub brands shaping the future of media, travel, education, lifestyle, and social impact through strategy, ...

    Onsite
  • BBC Media Action logo

    Partnerships Associate

    BBC Media ActionLagos, Nigeria11 March

    BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. Our extensive research programme - called ...

    Onsite
  • BBC Media Action logo

    Senior Producer (Nigeria)

    BBC Media ActionNigeria11 March

    BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. Our extensive research programme - called ...

    Onsite
  • BellBank MFB logo

    Full Stack Team Lead

    BellBank MFBKano, Nigeria11 March

    At BellBank Microfinance Bank Limited, where financial dreams intersect with unparalleled service. As a bastion of economic empowerment, we take pride in ...

    Remote
  • Strivo Labs logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria10 March

    At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialize in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom ...

    Onsite
  • BlackHouse Media (BHM) logo

    Senior Public Relations / Communications Consultant

    BlackHouse Media (BHM..Lagos, Nigeria10 March

    We are an international public relations and communications company, working from Nigeria and United Kingdom, to help our clients and partners communicate ...

    Onsite
  • Rise Interactive Studios logo

    Motion Designer

    Rise Interactive Stud..Lagos, Nigeria10 March

    Rise Interactive Studios is a pioneering Media Company dedicated to producing innovative multimedia content that captivates audiences. We excel in film ...

    Onsite
  • Prolato Technologies Limited logo

    Junior Network Solutions Engineer (NYSC)

    Prolato Technologies ..Lagos, Nigeria10 March

    Prolato Technologies Limited is an indigenous ICT company with a clear and dedicated focus on ICT ICT Infrastructure, IT Security, support and professional ...

    Onsite
  • Tranter IT Infrastructure Services Limited logo

    Motion & Visual Content Designer

    Tranter IT Infrastruc..Lagos, Nigeria10 March

    TITIS is Tranter IT Infrastructure Services Limited, it is a spin-off of Tranter International Company. Tranter International Company was incorporated in ...

    Onsite
  • Providus Bank logo

    Backend Developer

    Providus BankLagos, Nigeria10 March

    ProvidusBank is a Personal and Private commercial bank in Nigeria with strength in IT infrastructure and digital channels to support fin-techs and ...

    Onsite
  • Providus Bank logo

    ProcessMaker Developer

    Providus BankLagos, Nigeria10 March

    ProvidusBank is a Personal and Private commercial bank in Nigeria with strength in IT infrastructure and digital channels to support fin-techs and ...

    Onsite
  • Providus Bank logo

    Mobile App Developer

    Providus BankLagos, Nigeria10 March

    ProvidusBank is a Personal and Private commercial bank in Nigeria with strength in IT infrastructure and digital channels to support fin-techs and ...

    Onsite
  • Providus Bank logo

    Web Developer

    Providus BankLagos, Nigeria10 March

    ProvidusBank is a Personal and Private commercial bank in Nigeria with strength in IT infrastructure and digital channels to support fin-techs and ...

    Onsite
  • Providus Bank logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Providus BankLagos, Nigeria10 March

    ProvidusBank is a Personal and Private commercial bank in Nigeria with strength in IT infrastructure and digital channels to support fin-techs and ...

    Onsite

What is software development?

Software development is a set of computer science activities that involves the process of creating, designing, testing, deploying and supporting software. The goal is to create ready and easy-to-use software for everyday life. On the other hand, software is the set of instructions and programs that tell a computer what and what not to do. It is the software that makes a computer programmable. 

Types of Software Development

Front-end Development

Front-end development is the part of software development that is most available to the user. It is the part that deals with building the user interface and managing client-side behaviour. It consists of the graphical elements of any application or website.

Back-end Development 

Back-end development comprises server-side behaviour, which correlates to servers, databases, application programming interfaces (APIs), and other internal structures powering the software application itself.

Full-stack Development 

Full-stack development deals with both the back-end and front-end development of a website or application. It is a combination of client-side and server-side development. 

Application Development 

Application development is about creating a software program (or a set of them) designed to perform various tasks required by a business. It contains various activities, such as designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications. 

API Development 

API, or Application Programming Interface, refers to a set of rules and protocols used for software interaction. APIs allow different software applications to communicate and interact with each other, extending software functionality and enhancing the overall user experience.

Desktop Development 

Desktop development exclusively creates applications that run on a desktop operating system, such as Windows, Mac, or Linux. This is opposed to developers that create applications that run on mobile, tablet, or other devices. 

Some other types of software development include:

  • Data Science 

  • Cloud Computing Development 

  • Mobile App Development 

  • Software Tools Development 

  • Security Software Development 

  • Video Game Development 

  • DevOps Engineering 

Skills needed for software development 

Programming Language

To be a software developer, you must have knowledge of programming languages. They are source code a person can write for a software program. Some of them are Javascript, HTML, CSS, Python, C++, PHP, etc. 

Data Structure and Algorithms 

A good knowledge of data structure and algorithms is at the heart of software development. This skill is required to organize massive amounts of code using the right structure and to solve a specific problem in less time and space.

Source Control

Source control helps software developers manage and store their code. A developer who is proficient in version control is in popular demand in a number of organizations.

Testing 

Every software program requires an intricate testing process before a company can release it to consumers. So, every software developer must understand the concept of unit, integration and system testing. 

Operating Systems 

A software developer should know the fundamentals and mechanisms of different operating systems. Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux are the primary operating systems for computers, while iOS and Android are two common options for mobile phones. 

Databases

Another essential skill for developers is the knowledge of working with databases. It is impossible to develop any kind of application and software for an organization without the knowledge of the enterprise database.

How do I become a software developer? 

  • Decide the field and type of software development you want to venture into.

  • Enhance your software development skills and learn the new ones you ought to learn. You can do this by registering for a course or even self-learning. 

  • Get certifications in software development or pursue a degree in it. 

  • Begin to build mini-projects that you can showcase when the time comes. 

  • Apply for software development jobs in line with your field.