Toolchain vs. Toolkit — What's the Difference?

In software, a toolchain is a set of programming tools that is used to perform a complex software development task or to create a software product, which is typically another computer program or a set of related programs. In general, the tools forming a toolchain are executed consecutively so the output or resulting environment state of each tool becomes the input or starting environment for the next one, but the term is also used when referring to a set of related tools that are not necessarily executed consecutively.A simple software development toolchain may consist of a compiler and linker (which transform the source code into an executable program), libraries (which provide interfaces to the operating system), and a debugger (which is used to test and debug created programs).

A set of tools, usually in a single container.

(computing) A set of tools for software development, often used in sequence so that the output of one tool comprises the input of the next.

(Computers) A collection of software routines that together serve a specific purpose, such as modifying an existing program.

A collection of documents, such as informational summaries and form letters, that one, especially an adviser or instructor, uses to inform others about a topic of interest.

A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.

(by extension) A set of personal abilities, skills, or resources to draw on.

(computing) A set of software tools or components.

A set of guidelines or instructions.

Instructions to organise a protest.