This document provides information about becoming a software developer. It discusses that the best way to prepare is to write programs and study other programs. It defines a developer as an individual who builds and creates software and applications by writing, debugging, and executing source code. Developers are also known as software developers, computer programmers, or software engineers. The document discusses that developers are problem solvers who analyze user needs to design and develop software. It provides tips for becoming a developer such as setting goals, choosing a language, practicing, using developer tools, reading other code, and joining communities.

1. Becoming a
Software Developer
Auwal MS
Software Engineer,
Intellectual Apps Limited.
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2. “
The best way to prepare [to be a programmer] is to write
programs, and to study great programs that other
people have written. In my case, I went to the garbage
cans at the Computer Science Center and fished out
listings of their operating system
– Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder

3. Who are we?1
an organisms that converts caffeine
[and pizzas] to code. lol

4. A developer is
an individual that builds and create software
and applications. He or she writes, debugs and
executes the source code of a software
application.
-Technopedia

5. Developers are
also known as a software developer, computer
programmer, programmer, software coder or
software engineer.

6. What we do?2
write codes that power nuclear bombs .
-_-

7. Developers
are problem solvers, we analyse users' needs
and then design and develop software to meet
those needs.

8. Developers
are the creative minds behind computer programs.
◉some develop the application that allows people
perform specific task,
◉others develop the underlaying systems that
runs devices or control networks.
- Bureau of Labor Stats

9. How we do it?3

10. Developers
solve problems by applying this principles
◉identifying the problem.
◉coming up with possible solutions (options) ...
◉Evaluate the options. ...
◉Select an option or options. ...
◉write codes based on the agreed option
◉ debug for the rest of your life

11. How do you become
one of us?4

12. The process is easy
Set a Goal
Choose a
Language
Practise
using real
Dev tools
Read
others
code

14. Setting a Goal
your goal should be
◉S-Specific.
◉M - Measurable
◉A – Achievable
◉R – Relevant
◉T – Time Bound

15. “
I want to be able to write production
level codes in 6 months.

17. Choosing a Language
Choose a language that falls in your platform of interest, be it
• Web
• Mobile
• Desktop
• Embedded Systems
• IOT

20. Practicing
Learning to Program is easy, mastering it needs a lot of consistent
practicing.
-Unknown

22. Using Real Developers Tools
Working as a developer will require you
use different tools for different task,
Better get used to it.

24. Reading Others Code
As a Developer, You will spend most of your time reading
codes than writing. Debugging is the main job description

25. Joining Communities and
Attend Meet-Ups
Join developers community around you, attend
Meetups and network with other developers.
Some Include:
 Google Developers Groups
 Angular Nigeria
 forLoop Nigeria
 Devcenter
 WeCode
 Laravel Nigeria
 FreeCodeCamp

26. “
I was lucky to be in my early 20s when the digital
revolution was just getting under way, and Paul
Allen and I had the chance to help shape it.
If I were starting out today and looking for the
same kind of opportunity to change the world, I will
still go into IT.
-Bill Gates

27. Any questions ?
Thanks!