development software

noun

UK /dɪˈvɛləpmənt ˈsɒftweə/

US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt ˈsɔːftwer/

Computer programs that people use to build and make new computer programs.

The team installed development software on their computers before they started building the new app.

SYNONYMS

programming tools coding software developer tools software development kit IDE

RELATED WORDS

compiler debugger code editor version control programming language

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The tools and programs used to create, test, and fix other software.

She spent the morning setting up her development software so she could test the game.

3. A set of programs that help programmers write and organize code.

Our development software includes a code editor and a debugger.

4. Software used in the process of designing and building applications.

The company bought new development software to speed up its projects.