The progression of the caudate nucleus over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The caudate nucleus is the C-shaped structures of the striatum containing input neurons involved with control of voluntary movement in the brain. [ GOC:cls GOC:dgh GOC:dph http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0878937420 GOC:jid ]