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Definition of SDK

By David Bolton, About.com

Definition: SDK is short for Software Development Kit and it's basically a library of software that helps you develop applications and utilities. It will include an API or two, some utilities applications and probably an installer. There will also be extensive documentation and examples.

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Examples: Win 32 comes with a Platform SDK.

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