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22 Technical Resources – Software Development
Technical Resources – Software Development
Software development is the process of designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components to solve specific problems or meet certain needs. It involves a range of activities that take an idea or requirement and transform it into a functional software product.
Key phases of software development typically include:
- Requirement Analysis: Understanding and documenting the needs of the users or stakeholders. This phase defines what the software should do, its functionalities, and any constraints.
- Design: Planning the architecture and structure of the software. This phase involves creating technical specifications, user interface designs, and choosing the appropriate technology stack.
- Development (Coding): Writing the actual code to build the software. Developers implement the design using programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C++) and tools, following best practices and standards.
- Testing: Verifying that the software works as intended and is free from bugs or vulnerabilities. Testing can include unit tests, integration tests, system tests, and user acceptance tests (UAT).
- Deployment: Releasing the software to users. This phase involves configuring the software for a specific environment (such as cloud or on-premises) and setting up the infrastructure it needs to run.
- Maintenance and Support: Keeping the software up-to-date and fixing any issues that arise. Maintenance also includes updating the software to meet new requirements, ensure compatibility, and enhance performance or security.
There are also various methodologies in software development, such as:
- Waterfall: A linear approach where each phase is completed before moving to the next.
- Agile: An iterative, flexible approach where development happens in cycles (sprints) to quickly adapt to feedback and changes.
- DevOps: A collaborative approach that integrates development and operations teams to streamline development, deployment, and support.
Software development is applied across industries for applications ranging from mobile and web applications to enterprise systems and embedded software in hardware. The field is constantly evolving with new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve efficiency, collaboration, and product quality.
The following free Codecademy course will help you prepare for an interview with a focus on coding.
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