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  • IAB Codes Ltd logo

    Website Developer

    IAB Codes LtdOyo, Nigeria04 November

    IAB Codes Ltd. is a leading technology company seeking an experienced NextJS Website Developer to join our team. We're looking for a skilled individual who can ...

    Remote
  • IAB Codes Ltd logo

    UI/UX Designer

    IAB Codes LtdOyo, Nigeria04 November

    IAB Codes Ltd. is a leading technology company seeking an experienced NextJS Website Developer to join our team. We're looking for a skilled individual who can ...

    Remote
  • Smash Technology logo

    Web Developer

    Smash TechnologyAbuja, Nigeria04 November

    Smash Technology is a tech group of companies focused on employing technology to service its clients locally and globally. Initially, the brand focused on ...

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria02 November

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

    Hybrid
  • InterSwitch logo

    Senior Backend Engineer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria02 November

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

    Onsite
  • NimbleByte Global logo

    Backend Developer (Node.js)

    NimbleByte GlobalLagos, Nigeria02 November

    NimbleByte Global is a dynamic technology firm specializing in providing top-notch staff augmentation and consultancy services to meet the diverse technology ...

    Onsite
  • Urban Hive logo

    Mobile React Native Developer

    Urban HiveLagos, Nigeria02 November

    The Urban Hive Ltd was founded to move our technology ecosystem forward by focusing on the key areas of education, execution, and place. Education is delivered ...

    Remote
  • VIP Express Tourism Limited logo

    Power BI Developer

    VIP Express Tourism L..Rivers, Nigeria01 November

    When you seize the opportunity to travel abroad, you ignite an exclusive journey of discovering new worlds. You open yourself up to uninterrupted relaxation, ...

    Onsite
  • VIP Express Tourism Limited logo

    Junior Backend Developer

    VIP Express Tourism L..Rivers, Nigeria01 November

    When you seize the opportunity to travel abroad, you ignite an exclusive journey of discovering new worlds. You open yourself up to uninterrupted relaxation, ...

    Onsite
  • iRecruiters Africa Limited logo

    Senior C# Developers (.Net)

    iRecruiters Africa Li..Lagos, Nigeria01 November

    iRecruiters Africa is a fast-growing recruitment firm, offering world-class virtual recruitment & job posting services. Mission To be Africa’s ...

    Remote
  • iRecruiters Africa Limited logo

    Senior Flutter Software Engineers

    iRecruiters Africa Li..Lagos, Nigeria01 November

    iRecruiters Africa is a fast-growing recruitment firm, offering world-class virtual recruitment & job posting services. Mission To be Africa’s ...

    Remote
  • iRecruiters Africa Limited logo

    Senior Scrum Master

    iRecruiters Africa Li..Lagos, Nigeria01 November

    iRecruiters Africa is a fast-growing recruitment firm, offering world-class virtual recruitment & job posting services. Mission To be Africa’s ...

    Remote
  • Software Business Solutions Consulting logo

    Angular Frontend Developer

    Software Business Sol..Lagos, Nigeria01 November

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

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Kotlin Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria01 November

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

    Hybrid
  • Maxitech Global Investment Limited logo

    Junior Accountant

    Maxitech Global Inves..Lagos, Nigeria01 November

    Maxitech Global is your one stop shop for all your IT needs, computers, laptops and gadgets at the very BEST prices. Stop by and make a purchase because you ...

    Onsite
  • HDPro International Limited logo

    Full Stack Developer

    HDPro International L..Lagos, Nigeria01 November

    The leading platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with top-quality, pre-screened independent service professionals. From home ...

    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.