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  • Moneta Technology Limited logo

    Flutter Developer

    Moneta Technology Lim..Lagos, Nigeria15 September

    Moneta centralizes and automates payment and revenue collection for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments in both the formal and informal ...

    Onsite
  • Conclase Consulting logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Conclase ConsultingLagos, Nigeria15 September

    At Conclase Consulting, we provide top notch IT solutions and support services to help you transform your business into an Intelligent Enterprise, redefine the ...

    Onsite
  • Moneta Technology Limited logo

    Senior PHP Developer - Backend Engineer

    Moneta Technology Lim..Abuja, Nigeria15 September

    Moneta centralizes and automates payment and revenue collection for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments in both the formal and informal ...

    Onsite
  • Trusoft Limited logo

    QA Tester(Automation)

    Trusoft LimitedLagos, Nigeria15 September

    Trusoft Limited is an indigenous software company, specialising in the design and development of software solutions. Trusoft has built its brand around ...

    Onsite
  • QuPee Consult logo

    Net Developer

    QuPee ConsultLagos, Nigeria15 September

    Requirements The candidate must have the following expertise: Java (Backend) – Experience with Spring Boot framework and Microservice architecture is a ...

    Onsite
  • FMR AGENCY logo

    Senior Full Stack Developer (Node.js & Angular)

    FMR AGENCYLagos, Nigeria15 September

    At FMR Agency we have unique and creative solutions that meet the clients expectations not only by realizing the clients business objectives, but particularly ...

    Onsite
  • Myrtle Management Consultants logo

    Senior Backend Developer

    Myrtle Management Con..Lagos, Nigeria15 September

    Partnering with clients to deliver operational improvement through a flexible and adaptable deployment model is the Myrtle Consulting Group mission. Myrtle is ...

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Business Development Manager, Securities and Enterprise Platforms

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria15 September

    Interswitch Limited is an integrated payment and transaction processing company that provides technology integration, advisory services, transaction processing ...

    Hybrid
  • InterSwitch logo

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria15 September

    Interswitch Limited is an integrated payment and transaction processing company that provides technology integration, advisory services, transaction processing ...

    Hybrid
  • Health Connect 24x7 logo

    Software Developer

    Health Connect 24x7Lagos, Nigeria15 September

    Health Connect 24x7, the first Nigerian 24x7 Population Health Management provider combines next-generation telemedicine, telemonitoring and home health to ...

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Business Development Manager, Emerging Payments

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria15 September

    Interswitch Limited is an integrated payment and transaction processing company that provides technology integration, advisory services, transaction processing ...

    Hybrid
  • Strivo Labs logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria15 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
  • NewGlobe logo

    Android Engineer

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria15 September

    NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a ...

    Onsite
  • PC Planet logo

    Programmer

    PC PlanetLagos, Nigeria13 September

    Pcplanet.com is Nigeria’s leading online technology retailer committed to providing excellent shopping experience for tech-enthusiasts and mainstream ...

    Onsite
  • Fibrehub Internetworking Limited logo

    Quality Assurance Officer

    Fibrehub Internetwork..Lagos, Nigeria13 September

    Fibre Hub is a telecommunication and Information Technology service company. We offer a combination of business solutions designed to enhance the efficiency ...

    Onsite
  • straitPay logo

    Backend Engineer

    straitPayLagos, Nigeria12 September

    Spending and Investing in Africa should not require endless paperwork & brain numbing bureaucracy. We created straitPay to invite financial prosperity in all ...

    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.