[Q] what is a Toolchain? With respect to compiling android from source

[pitchblack5691]

While browsing about compiling android from source I came across the word toolchain . What does it mean? Why we are using it?

Thanks for helping

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[mdfzhi]

a simple googling would bring up this

 

[pitchblack5691]

Ya but from my mobile with its small screen it's hurting for my eyes to search for long . I knew it's just a google away . Sorry.

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