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  • iRecharge Tech-Innovations logo

    Backend Engineer

    iRecharge Tech-Innova..Lagos, Nigeria20 November

    iRecharge Tech-Innovations is an internet-powered distribution platform that enables users to purchase virtual products and services such as airtime and mobile ...

    Onsite
  • Conclase Consulting logo

    UIUX Designer

    Conclase ConsultingLagos, Nigeria20 November

    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
  • Dev-Afrique Development Advisors logo

    Analyst: Software Product Manager

    Dev-Afrique Developme..Abuja, Nigeria20 November

    Dev-Afrique Development Advisors is a social-impact organization of strategy and development professionals committed to solving complex challenges on the ...

    Hybrid
  • Deloitte logo

    Applications Developer (Clinical/ERP Systems)

    DeloitteAbuja, Nigeria20 November

    Akintola Williams Deloitte is the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) member firm in Nigeria and the oldest indigenous professional services firm in ...

    Onsite
  • Token Metrics logo

    Senior Software Architect

    Token MetricsLagos, Nigeria20 November

    Token Metrics provides AI-based cryptocurrency ratings and price predictions. Our customers leverage our professional analysts, analytics, and artificial ...

    Remote
  • Token Metrics logo

    Crypto Senior Full Stack Develope

    Token MetricsLagos, Nigeria20 November

    Token Metrics provides AI-based cryptocurrency ratings and price predictions. Our customers leverage our professional analysts, analytics, and artificial ...

    Remote
  • Leatherback logo

    Senior Software (Backend) Engineer (.NET)

    LeatherbackLagos, Nigeria20 November

    We are Leatherback, and we provide a single access point that empowers individuals and businesses to be truly global. We do this by building best-in-class ...

    Hybrid
  • Casava Microinsurance Limited logo

    Senior Full-Stack Developer

    Casava Microinsurance..Lagos, Nigeria20 November

    Casava, an Insurtech in the Nigerian space is reimagining how insurance should impact lives. Our vision is to make insurance commonplace for individuals and ...

    Hybrid
  • Sproxil logo

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    SproxilLagos, Nigeria19 November

    Sproxil uses mobile technology to combat counterfeiting and increase brand equity with innovative, consumer-focused product protection and targeted marketing ...

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Dynamics Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria19 November

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

    Onsite
  • Sproxil logo

    Frontend Software Developer

    SproxilLagos, Nigeria19 November

    Sproxil uses mobile technology to combat counterfeiting and increase brand equity with innovative, consumer-focused product protection and targeted marketing ...

    Onsite
  • Sproxil logo

    Nodejs (Nestjs) Backend Software Developer

    SproxilLagos, Nigeria19 November

    Sproxil uses mobile technology to combat counterfeiting and increase brand equity with innovative, consumer-focused product protection and targeted marketing ...

    Onsite
  • Soft Alliance & Resources Limited logo

    Quality Assurance (QA) Intern

    Soft Alliance & R..Lagos, Nigeria19 November

    Technology is a fundamental part of everyday life and business, yet it remains a mystery to many. With clients and the competition all becoming increasingly ...

    Onsite
  • Aku Fintech Services Limited logo

    Senior Data Engineer

    Aku Fintech Services ..Lagos, Nigeria19 November

    Aku offers easy payments, simple banking - for everyone. Send / receive money and pay bills via USSD, app, cards + more. We’re a digital bank licensed ...

    Onsite
  • Soft Alliance & Resources Limited logo

    UI/UX Design Intern

    Soft Alliance & R..Lagos, Nigeria19 November

    Technology is a fundamental part of everyday life and business, yet it remains a mystery to many. With clients and the competition all becoming increasingly ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Senior Data Engineer

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria19 November

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    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.