Software Development Kit. It is a collection of tools, libraries, documentation, and sample code that developers use to create software applications for specific platforms, frameworks, or hardware.
Key Components of an SDK:
- Compiler/Debugger: Tools to write and test code.
- APIs (Application Programming Interfaces): Predefined functions for interacting with the platform or service.
- Documentation: Guides, manuals, and reference materials for developers.
- Sample Code: Example projects to demonstrate how to use the SDK.
- Libraries/Frameworks: Pre-built code modules for common tasks.
- Emulators/Simulators: Tools for testing applications without physical hardware (e.g., Android Emulator).
Common Examples:
- Android SDK: For building Android apps.
- iOS SDK: For building iOS apps.
- Unity SDK: For game development.
AWS SDK: For integrating with Amazon Web Services.