Development Tools are hardware and software resources used to support the design, configuration, programming, and evaluation of electronic components and embedded systems. This category typically includes platforms and utilities that help engineers interact with devices, validate functionality, and streamline the development workflow from initial setup through testing and refinement.

• Purpose: Provide a structured way to develop and verify electronic designs and firmware.
• Scope: Covers tools for device programming, debugging, interfacing, and system evaluation.
• Role in engineering: Helps reduce development effort by enabling faster iteration and clearer visibility into device behavior.