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  • ZOCODE Limited logo

    Web Designer & Developer

    ZOCODE LimitedLagos, Nigeria13 November

    ZOCODE Limited is established as a Business Resources Provider registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria (RC 1193681), we provide business ...

    Remote
  • Soft Solutions Limited logo

    React Frontend Developer

    Soft Solutions Limite..Lagos, Nigeria13 November

    We are the Nigerian Preferred IT Security Solution Provider. With our expertise and dedication, we ensure that every aspect of your technological needs is met ...

    Onsite
  • Clickatell logo

    Software Engineer: UI

    ClickatellLagos, Nigeria13 November

    Clickatell is a global leader in mobile messaging and transaction services, which enable its customers to connect, interact and transact with their business ...

    Onsite
  • Daily Trust logo

    Page Designer

    Daily TrustAbuja, Nigeria13 November

    Page Designer in a newspaper company is responsible for creating visually appealing and reader-friendly page layouts that effectively present news ...

    Onsite
  • Blue Pearl Consulting Services logo

    Automation Engineer L2

    Blue Pearl Consulting..Lagos, Nigeria13 November

    Blue Pearl Consulting is a boutique management consulting firm with a focus on helping businesses achieve sustainable competitive advantages. Mission: To be ...

    Onsite
  • Software Business Solutions Consulting logo

    Senior Python Developer

    Software Business Sol..Lagos, Nigeria13 November

    Software Business Solutions Consulting (SBSC) is a boutique, minority-owned and managed, consulting firm, working with global clients to uncover opportunities ...

    Onsite
  • Yassir logo

    Staff Backend Engineer (NodeJS / Go)

    YassirLagos, Nigeria13 November

    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 ...

    Remote
  • Yassir logo

    Staff Backend Engineer (NodeJS) - SuperApp

    YassirLagos, Nigeria13 November

    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 ...

    Remote
  • Yassir logo

    Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS)

    YassirLagos, Nigeria13 November

    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 ...

    Remote
  • Save The Children logo

    SBC Content Development Consultant

    Save The ChildrenLagos, Kano, Nigeria13 November

    Save the Children invests in childhood - every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a ...

    Onsite
  • Save The Children logo

    SBC Content Development Consultant

    Save The ChildrenLagos, Kano, Nigeria13 November

    Save the Children invests in childhood - every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Senior Cloud Engineer

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 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
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Visual Identity Associate

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 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
  • Vatebra Limited logo

    Backend Developers

    Vatebra LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 November

    Vatebra is a leading ICT company in Africa with competency in the delivery of cutting-edge Software Solutions in the Private and Public Sector in Africa. The ...

    Onsite
  • Vatebra Limited logo

    Front End Developers

    Vatebra LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 November

    Vatebra is a leading ICT company in Africa with competency in the delivery of cutting-edge Software Solutions in the Private and Public Sector in Africa. The ...

    Onsite
  • Vatebra Limited logo

    QA Engineers

    Vatebra LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 November

    Vatebra is a leading ICT company in Africa with competency in the delivery of cutting-edge Software Solutions in the Private and Public Sector in Africa. The ...

    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.