What Is A Software Development Tool?

I'm learning about programming and came across the term 'software development tool.' Can someone explain what it is and how it's used in the development process?
 
A software development tool is any program or application used by developers to create, debug, maintain, or support other software. This includes IDEs, code editors, compilers, debuggers, version control systems (like Git), and project management platforms that streamline the development process.
 
It's any software that assists software developers to write, test, and maintain software, such as code editors, compilers, version control or debugging tools.
 
A software development tool is a program or application that helps developers create, debug, maintain, or manage software. Examples include code editors, compilers, debuggers, version control systems, and integrated development environments (IDEs), which streamline and simplify the software development process.
 
A software development tool is a program or application that helps developers create, test, debug, and maintain software. Examples include IDEs (Integrated Development Environments), code editors, version control systems, compilers, and debuggers. These tools improve productivity, accuracy, and collaboration during the development process.
 
A software development tool is an application or program that helps developers design, build, test, debug, and maintain software efficiently, improving productivity, collaboration, and overall quality of the development process.
 
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