SDKs (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KITS)
A software development kit (known as a devkit or SDK) refers to a typical set of software development tools allowing the creation of applications for a particular software package, hardware platform, software framework, computer system, operating system, video game console or a similar development platform. In order to enrich applications with advanced advertisements, functionalities, push notifications and more, a big number of app developers implement certain software development kits. Some SDKs are very crucial for developing a platform specific app. For instance, the development of an android app on a Java platform requires a Java Development Kit. There also exist SDKs that are installed in apps in order to provide data and analytics concerning application activity. Some of the prominent creators of these SDKs include Facebook, InMobi and Google.
Examples of SDKs include the iPhone SDK, the Mac OS X SDK and the Windows 7 SDK. SDKs generally include an (IDE) integrated development environment, which acts as the central programming interface. The IDE can include a programming window for a debugger for fixing program errors, for writing source codes, as well as a visual editor that allows developers to create as well as edit the graphical user interface of the program. IDEs also contain a compiler that is used to make applications from source code files.
A big number of SDKs contain sample code, that provides developers with example libraries and programs. These samples assist developers learn how to develop basic programs using the SDK. The SDK enables them to create more complex applications eventually. SDKs also give technical documentation, they may include FAQs and tutorials. Some of the SDKs can also include sample graphics, like icons and buttons that can be incorporated into applications.
Due to the fact that a big number of companies want to advise developers to create applications for their platform, they provide SDKs for free. Developers may simply download an SDK from the website of a company and start programming immediately. However, due to the fact that every software development kit is different, it may take a while for developers to learn using new SDKs. Therefore, a big number of modern SDKs include extensive documentation and they also have an intuitive programming interface, this helps to incentivize program development.
The android SDK is made up of the following:
Every single time that Google releases a new android version, a corresponding SDK is also released. To be able to write programs using the latest features, developers must download as well as install every SDK version for the particular phone. Some of the development platforms that are said to be compatible with SDK include operating systems like Linux, Windows and Mac OS. The Android SDK’s components may be downloaded separately. Add-ons of the third party are also available for download.
