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Line 3: It may be something as simple as an [[application programming interface]] in the form of some files to interface to a particular [[programming language]], or include sophisticated hardware to communicate with a certain [[embedded system]]. Common [[Software development tools\|tools]] include debugging aids and other [[Utility program\|utilities]]. A software engineer typically receives the SDK from the target system developer. Often times, the SDK can be downloaded directly via the [[Internet]]. Many SDKs are ~~provdided~~provided for free to encourage developers to use the system or language. Sometimes this is used as a marketing tool. For example, ''Foo Products'' might provide the ''Widget SDK'' for free to encourage people to use it. In turn, more people will be encouraged to buy more of their widgets since they can program them for free. SDKs may have attached [[license]]s that make them unsuitable for [[Free software]] development.

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