Software development is the process of designing, creating, testing, and maintaining applications or systems to meet specific user needs or solve problems.

. It involves a series of stages, often referred to as the software development lifecycle (SDLC), which typically includes planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. During development, programmers write code using various programming languages like Java, Python, C#, and JavaScript, depending on the project requirements.

• Software development can follow different methodologies, such as Waterfall,
• Agile, which is iterative and allows for more flexibility
• adaptation to changing requirements.

The goal of software development is to create efficient, reliable, and user-friendly software that fulfills specific business or personal objectives. Additionally, quality assurance (QA) and testing play a critical role in identifying bugs or issues before deployment,

ensuring that the final product is stable and performs as expected. Continuous improvement and updates are often needed to address new requirements or fix security vulnerabilities, making software development a dynamic and ongoing process.