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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Werkzeugkette

English translation:

Development toolkit

Added to glossary by rjbemben
Feb 9, 2004 15:16
20 yrs ago
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German term

Werkzeugkette

German to English Tech/Engineering Computers: Software Software marketing
This term is used by a software producer to describe a series of software tools used to develop networks. I've tried "Toolkit" and "Product line", but they prefer "Tool chain". The only direct Internet Search hits I get are bad translations of other German companys' marketing materials.... They want a term that indicates that the software tools are used sequentially, i.e. at different development stages. What do you think?
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 Software Development Toolbox
4 +2 I think "Toolkit" is the most appropriate equivalent
3 +2 tool(s) suite
3 software tool chain?
3 sequence of tools

Discussion

Non-ProZ.com Feb 9, 2004:
Context A bit more context:

"xxx biete eine durchgaengige Werkzeugkette fuer Ihre xxx-Netzwerk-Vorhaben."

Proposed translations

+1
18 mins
Selected

Software Development Toolbox

What about "software development toolbox"?
Each software development stage requires specific tools.

PS: I think "series of development tools" is an alternative.
Peer comment(s):
agree Manfred Mondt : I think his has a good ring to it, feels right..
1 hr
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "My customer would only accept 'software tool chain', but I think this is the best translation, although 'Software development toolkit' has a better ring to it perhaps."
2 mins

software tool chain?

ARM supplies a CD with an evaluation version of its software tool chain with each Evaluator-7T board. This software may be used for development, but will need to be purchased after the evaluation period is complete.
However, we use (and recommend) a completely free software tool chain, including an embedded, real time, operating system

http://www.sweeneydesign.co.uk/swtools.htm
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4 mins

sequence of tools

Or maybe your own series of tools?
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+2
8 mins

I think "Toolkit" is the most appropriate equivalent

There is no such concept "tool chain" in English. The term is simple not known to English speakers. :)
Peer comment(s):
agree Aniello Scognamiglio (X) : yes, it's similar to toolbox...
12 mins
agree Brandis (X) : so do I. the rest can be any type or area.
8 hrs
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+2
19 mins

tool(s) suite

Sounds chainy enough to the non-native ear and doesn't hurt native ears.
Peer comment(s):
agree Armorel Young : good idea
4 mins
agree Mario Marcolin
12 hrs
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