toolkit

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Definition

A curated collection of software components, libraries, or frameworks that developers use to build applications without reinventing the wheel. In marketing speak, it's any bundle of resources slapped together and branded as a comprehensive solution. Essentially the professional equivalent of a LEGO set—except some pieces are always missing and the instructions are written in three conflicting dialects.

Example Usage

The new developer toolkit promised to cut coding time in half, but Brad spent two days just trying to install its dependencies.

Source: Common software development terminology

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