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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • TeamAce Limited logo

    Backend Developer

    TeamAce LimitedLagos, Nigeria30 March

    At TeamAce, we help businesses across different industries thrive. We work with businesses to create their desired change by getting the right people, ...

    Onsite
  • MSI Reproductive Choices logo

    Software Transformation Advisor

    MSI Reproductive Choi..Lagos, Nigeria27 March

    MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to ...

    Onsite
  • One Acre Fund logo

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    One Acre FundLagos, Nigeria27 March

    One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to ...

    Onsite
  • Odixcity Consulting logo

    Software QA Engineer (SaaS)

    Odixcity ConsultingNigeria26 March

    Odixcity Consulting is Nigeria's leading foreign outsourcing firm, specializing in human resources and procurement. We believe in delivering business solutions ...

    Remote
  • Uridium Technologies logo

    IS Quality Assurance, Governance & System Control

    Uridium TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria26 March

    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
  • Uridium Technologies logo

    UI/UX Designer

    Uridium TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria26 March

    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
  • Uridium Technologies logo

    Front-End Developer

    Uridium TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria26 March

    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
  • PPC Limited logo

    Business Development Manager (Healthcare)

    PPC LimitedNigeria26 March

    With over 20 years track record of delivering turnkey engineering solutions across 5 business sectors - Telecommunications, Energy, Health, Transport and ...

    Onsite
  • Caleb University logo

    Programmer / Paid Advertising (Pay Per Clique) Specialist

    Caleb UniversityLagos, Nigeria26 March

    CALEB UNIVERSITY The systematic history of CALEB UNIVERSITY dates back to 1986 when Prince Oladega Adebogun planted the initial seed for a nursery and primary ...

    Onsite
  • Sahara Group logo

    Visual Brand Designer

    Sahara GroupLagos, Nigeria26 March

    Sahara Group is a leading privately owned Power, Energy, Gas and Infrastructure Conglomerate established in 1996 with operating companies active in the ...

    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.