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  • Access Bank logo

    Software Engineer

    Access BankLagos, Nigeria03 April

    Access Bank Plc is a full service commercial Bank operating through a network of about 366 branches and service outlets located in major centres across ...

    Onsite
  • 7Eleven Consultancy Services logo

    Business Development Executive (Media & Entertainment)

    7Eleven Consultancy S..Lagos, Nigeria02 April

    7Eleven Consultancy services is a company that runs a full HR services but in a consulting role. Such services are recruitment, organisation development, ...

    Onsite
  • HelpMum logo

    Flutter & Whatsapp Chatbot Engineer

    HelpMumLagos, Nigeria02 April

    HelpMum is using the power of mobile technology and low cost innovation to tackle maternal and infant mortality in deep remote rural area, semi- rural and ...

    Onsite
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    Python Web (Django) Developer

    eHealth4everyoneAbuja, Nigeria02 April

    eHealth4everyone is a leading digital health social enterprise dedicated to making the world healthier. We are a new kind of mission-driven organization with ...

    Onsite
  • Big Cabal logo

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Big CabalLagos, Nigeria02 April

    We’re creating the best media brands for digital African audiences across the world. We currently publish Zikoko, TechCabal and operate Radar. We created ...

    Onsite
  • HiiT Plc logo

    Web Development Instructor

    HiiT PlcLagos, Nigeria02 April

    HiiT Plc is Nigeria’s best Indigenous IT Training Establishment. We have excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions ...

    Onsite
  • HiiT Plc logo

    UI/UX Design Instructor

    HiiT PlcKano, Nigeria02 April

    HiiT Plc is Nigeria’s best Indigenous IT Training Establishment. We have excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions ...

    Onsite
  • HiiT Plc logo

    Mobile App Dev Instructor

    HiiT PlcKano, Nigeria02 April

    HiiT Plc is Nigeria’s best Indigenous IT Training Establishment. We have excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions ...

    Onsite
  • Big Cabal logo

    Junior Event Associate

    Big CabalLagos, Nigeria02 April

    We’re creating the best media brands for digital African audiences across the world. We currently publish Zikoko, TechCabal and operate Radar. We created ...

    Onsite
  • Adonis & Abbey Publishers logo

    PHP Developer with WordPress Expertise

    Adonis & Abbey Pu..Abuja, Nigeria02 April

    Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd, a niche publisher of academic and professional books as well as academic journals was incorporated in the United Kingdom in ...

    Onsite
  • Devnnova Communications logo

    Software Sales Specialist

    Devnnova Communicatio..Lagos, Nigeria02 April

    we are a startup company with great innovations and integrations with a global mission, we are expanding our team and structuring our company team to drive the ...

    Remote
  • Campus Technologies Limited logo

    Web Development Instructor

    Campus Technologies L..Abuja, Nigeria01 April

    Campus Technologies Limited is a multi-product consulting firm that provides Information Technology consulting services across various industry sectors. We are ...

    Onsite
  • Snapnet Limited logo

    Quality Assurance Software Tester

    Snapnet LimitedLagos, Nigeria01 April

    Snapnet is a fast growing firm focused in developing industry specific solutions, Business consulting and Systems Integration with offices in Lagos and Abuja, ...

    Onsite
  • Rhema University logo

    Associate Professor (Mass Communication)

    Rhema UniversityAbia, Nigeria01 April

    The history of the RHEMA UNIVERSITY can be traced back to 1987 when the President of the Living Word Ministries - Bro Emma Okorie, concerned by the falling ...

    Onsite
  • Rhema University logo

    Senior Lecturer (Computer Science)

    Rhema UniversityAbia, Nigeria01 April

    The history of the RHEMA UNIVERSITY can be traced back to 1987 when the President of the Living Word Ministries - Bro Emma Okorie, concerned by the falling ...

    Onsite
  • MTN Nigeria logo

    Analyst - Platform Development

    MTN NigeriaLagos, Nigeria01 April

    MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a ...

    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.