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  • Elvaridah logo

    Backend Developer (Laravel - Fintech/Cryptocurrency)

    ElvaridahLagos, Nigeria24 September

    Elvaridah is a Business Development Company with the primary objective of working with businesses and business owners to start up their businesses, improve, ...

    Onsite
  • Conclase Consulting logo

    Full Stack Engineer

    Conclase ConsultingLagos, Nigeria24 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 ...

    Remote
  • Orange VFX Studios logo

    Compositor

    Orange VFX StudiosLagos, Nigeria24 September

    We create Animation and Visual effects digital content to entertain, inform, and inspire Africans through unique storytelling that leverages creativity and ...

    Onsite
  • Orange VFX Studios logo

    Motion Designer

    Orange VFX StudiosLagos, Nigeria24 September

    We create Animation and Visual effects digital content to entertain, inform, and inspire Africans through unique storytelling that leverages creativity and ...

    Onsite
  • Prophius logo

    Backend Engineer

    ProphiusLagos, Nigeria24 September

    Prophius is a technology company with interests in Fintech, Verticals Digitization, Distribution Networks and Advanced Analytics.About The Role  As a ...

    Onsite
  • Moniepoint Inc. (Formerly TeamApt Inc.) logo

    Frontend Engineer

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Nigeria24 September

    Moniepoint is a financial technology company digitising Africa’s real economy by building a financial ecosystem for businesses, providing them with all ...

    Remote
  • Tek Experts logo

    Manager, Quality Assurance

    Tek ExpertsLagos, Nigeria23 September

    Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. ...

    Onsite
  • Tek Experts logo

    Senior Software Engineering Manager, Integrations

    Tek ExpertsLagos, Nigeria23 September

    Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. ...

    Onsite
  • Transnet logo

    AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

    TransnetAbuja, Nigeria23 September

    Transnet is a dynamic cloud-based technology company headquartered in Nigeria, specializing in providing innovative cloud solutions to help businesses optimize ...

    Onsite
  • Tek Experts logo

    Software Engineering Manager

    Tek ExpertsLagos, Nigeria23 September

    Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. ...

    Onsite
  • Tek Experts logo

    DevOps Manager

    Tek ExpertsLagos, Nigeria23 September

    Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. ...

    Onsite
  • NextPayDay logo

    Backend Developer (Laravel & React)

    NextPayDayRivers, Nigeria23 September

    NextPayDay is a fintech lender powering access to quick loans and rewarding investments on our unique co-lend model. We’re looking for a Backend ...

    Onsite
  • Yassir logo

    Senior Test Automation Engineer

    YassirLagos, Nigeria23 September

    Yassir is the leading super App for on demand and payment services in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently ...

    Hybrid
  • University of Ilorin logo

    Programmer / System Analyst II

    University of IlorinKwara, Nigeria22 September

    The University of Ilorin, also known as Unilorin, is a university in Ilorin, Nigeria. It was established by a decree of the Federal Military Government in 1975 ...

    Onsite
  • SENCE Nigeria logo

    Visual Director.

    SENCE NigeriaLagos, Nigeria22 September

    Since our inception, SENCE has been totally focused on building a strategic, quality consulting practice. We are committed to helping SMEs succeed in a ...

    Onsite
  • Geoplex Drillteq Limited. - Nigeria logo

    Enterprise Software Developer

    Geoplex Drillteq Limi..Rivers, Nigeria22 September

    Geoplex - The fastest growing indigenous Service Company in Nigeria today was established in June 2002 to provide Oilfield Services to the upstream sector of ...

    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.