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  • UNICAF logo

    Senior Software Engineer

    UNICAFLagos, Nigeria30 March

    Unicaf helps students to earn quality higher education degrees through the Unicaf Scholarship Programme With headquarters in Europe, it is expanding throughout ...

    Onsite
  • Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited logo

    Senior Branding Bussiness Development Manager (Marketing & Sales)

    Safety Consultants an..Lagos, Nigeria28 March

    Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited, is established to provide cost effective, integrated safety consultancy solutions and services.Our key ...

    Onsite
  • The Label Store logo

    Senior IT Executive / Graphic Designer

    The Label StoreLagos, Nigeria26 March

    The Label Store is a dynamic retail business that caters to a diverse range of customer needs. In addition to clothing and accessories, they also offer a ...

    Onsite
  • Strivo Labs logo

    Software Engineering Manager

    Strivo LabsLagos, Nigeria26 March

    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
  • PPC Limited logo

    Business Development Manager (ICT)

    PPC LimitedLagos, Nigeria26 March

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

    Onsite
  • Hugo Technologies logo

    DevOps Engineer - Product & Engineering

    Hugo TechnologiesNigeria25 March

    As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the unique challenges startups face managing their rollercoaster growth. We’ve lived it. We know that even ...

    Onsite
  • eHealth Systems Africa logo

    Senior Software Engineering Manager

    eHealth Systems Afric..Abuja, Nigeria24 March

    eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed ...

    Onsite
  • straitPay logo

    Product/UI Designer (Contract)

    straitPayLagos, Nigeria19 March

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

    Onsite
  • Moniepoint Inc. logo

    Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

    Moniepoint Inc.Lagos, Nigeria18 March

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

    Onsite
  • Moniepoint Inc. logo

    Senior Cloud Engineer

    Moniepoint Inc.Nigeria18 March

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

    Remote
  • Descasio - Nigeria logo

    Senior Software Engineer

    Descasio - NigeriaLagos, Nigeria17 March

    Descasio is a cloud computing solutions provider in Nigeria. We are the bridge between cloud based solutions and legacy On-Premise solutions. We harness ...

    Onsite
  • Autochek logo

    Senior Devops Engineer

    AutochekLagos, Nigeria17 March

    Buy brand new cars from major retailers in . We are partnering with major car distributors to bring you great and affordable options especially when it comes ...

    Onsite
  • Bumpa logo

    Senior FullStack Engineer - Commerce

    BumpaLagos, Nigeria17 March

    Commerce is becoming ever more digital, the way we sell, buy and exchange value is changing faster than ever. Buyers want more convenient ways to buy, pay for ...

    Onsite
  • SnappyCX logo

    Experienced PHP Engineer (PHP & Go)

    SnappyCXLagos, Nigeria13 March

    We are a leading company specializing in omnichannel customer support, committed to delivering top-quality customer experiences at affordable prices. With a ...

    Remote
  • Quidax logo

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    QuidaxNigeria12 March

    Quidax is the simplest and most secure way to buy and sell bitcoin, ethereum, ripple and other altcoins.About the Role We’re looking for a Senior DevOps ...

    Remote
  • Quidax logo

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    QuidaxNigeria12 March

    Quidax is the simplest and most secure way to buy and sell bitcoin, ethereum, ripple and other altcoins.About the Role We’re looking for a Senior DevOps ...

    Remote

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.