SDK
n.n. Stands for Software Development Kit. A set of digital tools and programs that helps a programmer build apps for a specific system or device.
n. Abbreviation for Software Development Kit. A collection of software development tools, libraries, and documentation provided by a hardware or software manufacturer to facilitate the creation of applications for a specific platform.
The company released a new SDK for its mobile operating system.
Before we can start building the new game, we need to download the latest SDK from the console manufacturer's website.
By providing a comprehensive SDK, the platform owner encourages third-party developers to create high-quality applications that integrate seamlessly with the existing ecosystem.
An initialism of software development kit. The term follows the established naming convention for technical packages, such as the driver development kit (DDK).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Often used with 'for' to specify the platform it targets (e.g., 'an SDK for Android').
Last updated July 22, 2026