SDK: Software Development Kit: a set of tools, libraries and documentation for building software for a particular platform or service.
Example
You install the Android SDK to build an Android app, or a cloud provider’s SDK to upload files from your code.
Why SDK matters for IT interns
Installing the right SDKs is often part of your first-week setup.
Where you will hear it
You will hear this term in development teams, in code reviews and technical discussions, and in technical interviews. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is SDK?
Software Development Kit: a set of tools, libraries and documentation for building software for a particular platform or service.
What is an example of SDK?
You install the Android SDK to build an Android app, or a cloud provider’s SDK to upload files from your code.
Why does SDK matter for IT interns?
Installing the right SDKs is often part of your first-week setup.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.