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  • International Organization for Migration - IOM logo

    Senior Communication Associate

    International Organiz..Abuja, Nigeria02 March

    Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and ...

    Onsite
  • Krystal Digital Solutions Limited logo

    QA Engineer

    Krystal Digital Solut..Abuja, Nigeria27 February

    KRYSTAL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS Limited is a fast growing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, which specializes in the development, research, ...

    Onsite
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    Frontend Developer (Drupal focused)

    eHealth4everyoneLagos, Abuja, Nigeria24 February

    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
  • Walex Biz Nigeria Limited logo

    Full Stack Developer

    Walex Biz Nigeria Lim..Abuja, Nigeria23 February

    Walex Biz Nigeria Limited is a full-spectrum software solutions company based in Abuja, Nigeria. We deliver solutions as a software development company to both ...

    Onsite
  • Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) logo

    Graphic and Visual Designer Intern

    Public and Private De..Abuja, Nigeria19 February

    Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organization created to increase citizens’ participation in governance processes in a ...

    Onsite
  • Media Insight logo

    Senior Communications Expert

    Media InsightAbuja, Nigeria17 February

    Media Insight is a full-service integrated marketing communications company based in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria. With several years of experience in the ...

    Onsite
  • Code Lab IT & Engineering Services logo

    Software Engineering Training Program

    Code Lab IT & Eng..Abuja, Nigeria12 February

    Codelab is a software house works to develop software systems. We are not just a company we are a big family that cares about the employee’s welfare. We ...

    Onsite
  • Vitel Wireless Limited logo

    Front-End Software Developer

    Vitel Wireless Limite..Abuja, Nigeria12 February

    Vitel Wireless Limited has become a renowned company in the industry for our expertise and has contributed to several standards and innovations in data ...

    Onsite
  • Vitel Wireless Limited logo

    Full Stack Software Developer

    Vitel Wireless Limite..Abuja, Nigeria12 February

    Vitel Wireless Limited has become a renowned company in the industry for our expertise and has contributed to several standards and innovations in data ...

    Onsite
  • Bloom Digital Media logo

    2D/3D Motion Designer

    Bloom Digital MediaAbuja, Nigeria11 February

    We are a leading Media and communications agency. We connect brands and people through stories and engaging experiences.Ideal Candidate: Ability to transform ...

    Onsite
  • The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) logo

    Application Developer

    The African Medical C..Abuja, Nigeria11 February

    The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, ...

    Onsite
  • Payment Access System Limited (PaySys) logo

    Back-End Developer

    Payment Access System..Abuja, Nigeria10 February

    Payment Access System Limited (PaySys) is a CBN-licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP), and holder of a Super-Agent ...

    Onsite
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    WordPress Developer

    eHealth4everyoneAbuja, Nigeria05 February

    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
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    Devops Engineer/Linux Administrator

    eHealth4everyoneAbuja, Nigeria05 February

    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
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    Software Quality Assurance & Testing Engineer

    eHealth4everyoneAbuja, Nigeria03 February

    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
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    Android Developer

    eHealth4everyoneAbuja, Nigeria03 February

    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

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.