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 Learning Software Design and Development Skills   Software Did you ever want a software program or tool for your computer to perform a particular task, only to realize that it did not exist because no one had developed it yet? Do you remember how frustrated that made you feel? Now, what if we told you, you could design your own software by learning a few basic rules of software development? Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? In fact, there’s never been a better time to learn how to become a software developer. For one, it’ll afford you an edge over your peers. You will also be more self-reliant and free to create your own software as you like. Let’s get started. As a beginner, the first thing you need to consider before delving into the world of software development is  which programming language(s) you want to learn. You will have access to all kinds of tools and techniques, and most of these will be free. We advise you use them judiciously. If you mostly work on Windows, ...