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  • Uridium Technologies logo

    Quality Assurance & Governance Control

    Uridium TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria06 September

    Uridium Technologies Limited is an IT Solutions delivery company that was set up and incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990, to bridge ...

    Onsite
  • iRecruiters Africa Limited logo

    Full Stack Software Developer

    iRecruiters Africa Li..Lagos, Nigeria06 September

    iRecruiters Africa is a fast-growing recruitment firm, offering world-class virtual recruitment & job posting services. Mission To be Africa’s ...

    Onsite
  • Hive HR logo

    Concept Designer

    Hive HRLagos, Nigeria06 September

    Hey, we’re Hive! Hive is an employee feedback platform and strategic HR partnership. We give our customers the tech, the insight and the coaching to manage ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Quality Assurance Specialist

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria05 September

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Back-End Engineer

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria05 September

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Front-End Engineer

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria05 September

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Cloud & DevOps Engineer

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria05 September

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • OTIC Surveys logo

    NYSC Software Developer Wanted (Sangotedo/Chevron Axis)

    OTIC SurveysLagos, Nigeria05 September

    OTIC Surveys is a full service Land Surveying and Digital Map Production company based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are Registered Land Surveyors and we offer ...

    Onsite
  • Tobams Group logo

    WordPress Developer Intern

    Tobams GroupNigeria05 September

    Tobams Group is a leading provider of digital solutions, focusing on mobile app development, website design, tech talent acquisition, and strategic marketing, ...

    Remote
  • Reliance HMO logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Reliance HMONigeria05 September

    We’re a health insurance company that acts like a technology company. We’re using software, data science and telemedicine to make health insurance ...

    Remote
  • Arnergy Solar Limited logo

    Senior Software Architect

    Arnergy Solar LimitedLagos, Nigeria05 September

    ARNERGY is a distributed utility technology company that leverage Internet of Things (IoT) to deploy affordable, reliable distributed solar energy solutions to ...

    Onsite
  • Strivo Labs logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria05 September

    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
  • Strivo Labs logo

    WooCommerce Developer

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria05 September

    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
  • Strivo Labs logo

    Shopify Developer

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria05 September

    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
  • Strivo Labs logo

    Senior Bubble Developer (E-commerce & Fintech MVP)

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria05 September

    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
  • Strivo Labs logo

    Frontend Engineer

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria05 September

    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

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.