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  • Darey.io logo

    Lead Instructor – Game Developer

    Darey.ioLagos, Nigeria05 December

    Darey.io is a social learning platform where you can learn DevOps amongst peers and mentors, and gain practical experience across multiple real-world use ...

    Onsite
  • M365Connect logo

    Full-stack Developer

    M365ConnectLagos, Nigeria05 December

    Job Description: We are looking for a skilled Fullstack Developer who has experience with both front-end and back-end technologies, databases, and system ...

    Remote
  • M365Connect logo

    Internship Opportunity: Microsoft PowerApps Developer

    M365ConnectLagos, Nigeria05 December

    Your Role: As our Microsoft PowerApps Developer intern, you'll play a key part in our digital transformation journey. App Development: Use Microsoft ...

    Remote
  • Smash Technology logo

    Onsite Full Stack Developer

    Smash TechnologyAbuja, Nigeria05 December

    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
  • Rise Networks logo

    Brand Identity / Visual Designer

    Rise NetworksLagos, Nigeria05 December

    Rise Networks is a Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Powered Learning, Research, and Work Readiness Company in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a ...

    Onsite
  • Pulse NG logo

    Senior Lifestyle Reporter

    Pulse NGLagos, Nigeria04 December

    Pulse.ng is Nigeria's popular news platform online highlighting the entertainment, style, and news that are part of and the West African DNA.Job Summary Pulse ...

    Onsite
  • Sparkle Nigeria logo

    Senior Java Engineer

    Sparkle NigeriaLagos, Nigeria04 December

    Sparkle Nigeria is a bank and then more, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), we are what most people would refer to as a digital bank. We offer ...

    Onsite
  • Sparkle Nigeria logo

    iOS / Android Engineer

    Sparkle NigeriaLagos, Nigeria04 December

    Sparkle Nigeria is a bank and then more, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), we are what most people would refer to as a digital bank. We offer ...

    Onsite
  • Dangote logo

    Community Development Assistant - Cement Industry

    DangoteBenue, Nigeria04 December

    The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' ...

    Onsite
  • SnappyCX logo

    Senior GoHighLevel Specialist

    SnappyCXLagos, Nigeria04 December

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

    Remote
  • Prestmit logo

    MEAN Stack Engineer

    PrestmitLagos, Nigeria04 December

    Prestmit is a user-centric platform designed for YOU to Buy & Sell Crypto, Gift Cards, Airtime and Utility Bills. You can pay or be paid in Naira, Cedis, ...

    Remote
  • Yassir logo

    Senior IOS Engineer

    YassirLagos, Nigeria04 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
  • NewGlobe logo

    Software Quality Assurance Engineer

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria04 December

    NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a ...

    Onsite
  • Noemdek Limited logo

    Back-End Developer (NODE, LARAVEL)

    Noemdek LimitedLagos, Nigeria04 December

    Noemdek's advisory practice was established to support international strategic advisory firms with relevant local expertise. We are able to deliver on our ...

    Onsite
  • God's Loving Grace logo

    Web Designer

    God's Loving GraceLagos, Nigeria04 December

    We exist to Clothe the World in God's Unconditional Love. Through our unique, Godly designs on t-shirts, hoodies, and more, we aspire to create more than ...

    Onsite
  • Viable Knowledge Masters Limited logo

    Mobile Development Intern

    Viable Knowledge Mast..Abuja, Nigeria03 December

    Viable Knowledge Masters (VKM) is a private research and consulting organization with its head office in Abuja Nigeria. The organization has a vision to ...

    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.