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  • Jobrole Consulting Limited logo

    Entry-Level Angular Frontend Developer

    Jobrole Consulting Li..Lagos, Nigeria10 December

    Jobrole Consulting Limited is a Talent Management Company that offers innovative talent and business solutions to drive performance and acceleration. Our focus ...

    Onsite
  • Kimberly Ryan logo

    Software Developer

    Kimberly RyanLagos, Nigeria10 December

    To Lead In Attracting, Developing and Retaining Superior Human Capital That Creates a Dramatic Business Advantage for Our Clients. OUR VISION The Vision is to ...

    Onsite
  • Ethnos Cyber Limited logo

    Backend Developer (Senior)

    Ethnos Cyber LimitedLagos, Nigeria10 December

    Ethnos Cyber Limited, As the preferred cybersecurity solutions provider in Africa, the success of Ethnos Cyber hinges, to a huge extent, on the dedication and ...

    Onsite
  • Value Edge Management Service Limited logo

    Senior Engineer - Material Handling

    Value Edge Management..Lagos, Nigeria09 December

    We are a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government ...

    Onsite
  • Roqqu Nigeria Limited logo

    Mobile Engineer (Flutter)

    Roqqu Nigeria LimitedLagos, Nigeria09 December

    Roqqu is the fastest and easiest way to buy, sell and securely store your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.Job Summary We are seeking a talented Mobile ...

    Onsite
  • Drugstore Nigeria logo

    Junior QA Engineer

    Drugstore NigeriaLagos, Nigeria09 December

    Drugstore Nigeria is Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store where you can buy medicine. Buy drugs, medical and hospital equipment from registered pharmacies ...

    Onsite
  • MacTay Consulting logo

    Designer

    MacTay ConsultingLagos, Nigeria09 December

    MacTay Consulting has been in existence for over 28 years in Nigeria. We are a member of TACK and TMI, international consulting companies operating in over 60 ...

    Onsite
  • Conclase Consulting logo

    Finacle Developer

    Conclase ConsultingLagos, Nigeria09 December

    At Conclase Consulting, we provide top notch IT solutions and support services to help you transform your business into an Intelligent Enterprise, redefine the ...

    Hybrid
  • Yassir logo

    Senior UX Researcher - Super App

    YassirLagos, Nigeria09 December

    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
  • VPD Money logo

    iOS Developer

    VPD MoneyLagos, Nigeria09 December

    VPD Money is one of Nigeria's leading digital banking platforms, that provides its users' lifestyle financial services unifying wallet and digital banking ...

    Onsite
  • Oracle logo

    Oracle Principal Solutions Engineer - EPM

    OracleLagos, Nigeria09 December

    Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redwood City, California, United States. The company ...

    Onsite
  • Taego Ltd logo

    Software Engineer

    Taego LtdAbuja, Nigeria09 December

    Taego is an innovative startup in the e-commerce sector. We are passionate about creating cutting-edge solutions that help vendors grow their business by ...

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Dynamics Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria09 December

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

    Hybrid
  • SystemSpecs logo

    Java Developer

    SystemSpecsLagos, Nigeria07 December

    Our Vision To be the Software Institution of reference in Africa Our Values Dependence on God for success Ethics and integrity in business True friendship with ...

    Onsite
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) logo

    Senior Associate, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Dynamics 365 Business Central (Techno-functional Consultant)

    PricewaterhouseCooper..Lagos, Nigeria07 December

    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries ...

    Onsite
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) logo

    Senior Associate, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM (Techno-functional Consultant)

    PricewaterhouseCooper..Lagos, Nigeria07 December

    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries ...

    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.