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Toolkit vs Toolbox - What's the difference?

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Toolbox is a related term of toolkit.



In computing terms the difference between toolkit and toolbox

is that toolkit is a set of basic components for developing software while toolbox is a set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.

As nouns the difference between toolkit and toolbox

is that toolkit is an assembly of tools while toolbox is a storage case for tools.

toolkit

English

(wikipedia toolkit)

Alternative forms

* tool kit

Noun

(en noun)
  • An assembly of tools.
  • (computing) A set of basic components for developing software.

    • Related terms

    * devkit * toolbox * toolset

    toolbox

    English

    (wikipedia toolbox)

    Noun

    (toolboxes)
  • A storage case for tools.
  • (computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
  • (slang) Dumbass or idiot.

    • Related terms

    * toolset * toolkit * tool chest