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{{short description|Set of software development tools}}
A '''software development kit''' ('''SDK''') is a collection of software development tools in one installable package. They facilitate the creation of applications by having a compiler, debugger and sometimes a [[software framework]]. They are normally specific to a hardware platform and operating system combination. To create applications with advanced functionalities such as advertisements, push notifications, etc; most [[application software]] developers use specific software development kits.
 
Some SDKs are required for developing a platform-specific app. For example, the development of an Android app on the Java platform requires a [[Java Development Kit]]. For iOS applications (apps) the [[iOS SDK]] is required. For Universal Windows Platform the [[Microsoft Windows SDK|.NET Framework SDK]] might be used. There are also SDKs that add additional features and can be installed in apps to provide analytics, data about application activity, and monetization options. Some prominent creators of these types of SDKs include Google, Smaato, InMobi, and Facebook.