developing software
noun phraseUK /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/
US /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ ˈsɔftwɛr/
Making computer programs by writing instructions for a computer to follow.
My dad spends his weekends developing software for a small game company.
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2. The process of planning, creating, and testing new computer programs.
Developing software takes careful planning before anyone writes a single line of code.
3. Creating and improving apps or systems over time.
The team is developing software that helps doctors keep track of patients.
4. The work of turning an idea into a working computer program.
She learned that developing software starts with a simple idea and lots of testing.