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Difference between SDK, Toolkit and runtime?

What is difference between a SDK, Toolkit and Runtime patch of any kind of software like Silverlight.

Solution

  • Programmers:

    • SDK: Software Developer Kit - only interesting for programmers
    • Toolkit: extra tools for the SDK, to help developing

    Enduser:

    • Runtime: minimum enduser plattform files, to get the software running - not the endsoftware itself!