added topic: development

topics/development/index.md

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+---
+aliases: dev, software-dev
+created_by: The software development community
+display_name: Development
+related: software-engineering, programming, project-management
+short_description: Development refers to the process of creating and maintaining software applications.
+topic: development
+wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development
+---
+**Development** refers to the systematic process of designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications. This topic encompasses various methodologies, tools, and practices used in the creation of software, including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps. It highlights the importance of collaboration among developers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that meets user needs. Development covers a wide range of activities from initial concept and requirements gathering to deployment and ongoing maintenance.