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  • Wikimedia Foundation logo

    Staff Software Security Engineer (PHP)

    Wikimedia FoundationNigeria18 December, 2024

    The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world ...

    Remote
  • Princeps Credit Systems Limited logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Princeps Credit Syste..Lagos, Nigeria17 December, 2024

    At Credit Wallet we are determined to make financial loans accessible to those who need it most. You can apply for a Credit Wallet loan from the comfort of ...

    Onsite
  • Biz Afric Solutions logo

    Webflow Developer

    Biz Afric SolutionsLagos, Nigeria17 December, 2024

    Compensation: 500,000-700,000 Job Overview: As a Web flow Developer, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and integrating animations for the ...

    Remote
  • Management and Entrepreneurship Development Institute logo

    Software Programme Operator/IT Programme Officer

    Management and Entrep..Kano, Nigeria17 December, 2024

    Management Entrepreneurship Development Institute, a platform that provides and promotes professional comprehensive and scientific knowledge of ...

    Onsite
  • Infinion Technologies logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Infinion TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria16 December, 2024

    Infinion Technologies - We are a technology and business solutions Company established with the objective of providing world class solutions to Enterprise ...

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

    Learning & Development Specialist (Engineering and Technology)

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Lagos, Nigeria16 December, 2024

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

    Remote
  • Alerzo Limited logo

    Backend Engineer

    Alerzo LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 December, 2024

    ALERZO limited is a B2B logistic company with the aim of reinventing and revolutionizing the way goods move from manufacturer to retailers in Emerging ...

    Onsite
  • Termii logo

    Backend Engineer

    TermiiLagos, Nigeria16 December, 2024

    Termii is a communications platform that allows African businesses to send messages to anyone across SMS, email, voice, and instant messaging channels. With ...

    Onsite
  • Alerzo Limited logo

    Frontend Engineer

    Alerzo LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 December, 2024

    ALERZO limited is a B2B logistic company with the aim of reinventing and revolutionizing the way goods move from manufacturer to retailers in Emerging ...

    Onsite
  • OptiHuman Consulting Limited logo

    UI/UX Designer

    OptiHuman Consulting ..Lagos, Nigeria13 December, 2024

    OptiHuman Consulting Ltd is an HR consulting company that provides targeted recruitment, manpower planning, HR department set-up, policies development and ...

    Onsite
  • Stella Maris High School logo

    Senior Dot Net Backend Developer

    Stella Maris High Sch..Abuja, Nigeria13 December, 2024

    An Educational School in AbujaWe are looking for an experienced Senior .NET backend developer to oversee the development of functional .NET applications and ...

    Onsite
  • Ike Foundation for Autism logo

    Animator

    Ike Foundation for Au..Abuja, Nigeria13 December, 2024

    Ike Foundation for Autism is a Nigerian foundation dedicated to bringing attention to autism in Nigeria and helping Nigerians affected by autism. We are ...

    Onsite
  • MAXUT Consulting Limited logo

    Mobile Developer

    MAXUT Consulting Limi..Lagos, Nigeria13 December, 2024

    MAXUT Consulting is a cybersecurity consulting, services and solutions integration company with a focus on the banking and financial services sector. We help ...

    Onsite
  • Flutterwave logo

    NodeJS Backend Engineer I, CC

    FlutterwaveLagos, Nigeria12 December, 2024

    Our mission is to power a new wave of prosperity across Africa. By enabling global digital payments on a continent that’s been largely cut off from the ...

    Onsite
  • Drugstoc eHub Limited logo

    Junior QA Engineer

    Drugstoc eHub LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 December, 2024

    Empowering healthcare providers for a healthier Africa Open to Licensed Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Medical Professionals in Nigeria Role Summary: As a Junior ...

    Onsite
  • Eko Electricity Distribution Company logo

    Middle – Senior (Network Engineer)

    Eko Electricity Distr..Lagos, Nigeria12 December, 2024

    Integrity We must conduct our business fairly, with honesty and transparency. Everything we do must stand the test of public scrutiny.About the job We are ...

    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.