ADB

Adb commonly refers to Android Debug Bridge, a command-line tool used in Android development, or to the Asian Development Bank, a regional development institution.

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a command-line tool that lets a computer communicate with an Android device or emulator. It is part of the Android SDK Platform-Tools. ADB uses a client-server-daemon model: the adb client runs on the host, the adb server coordinates communication, and the adbd daemon runs on the device. Through ADB, developers can install and uninstall apps, copy files, run shell commands, and debug applications. It can also collect log messages with logcat, forward ports, and establish a remote shell or reverse-tunnel when needed. Connections can use USB or TCP/IP; many devices require enabling Developer Options and USB debugging, and newer devices may require RSA key authentication to authorize the host. ADB is central to development, testing, and automation in the Android ecosystem and is commonly used alongside Android Studio and other build tools.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development bank established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines. It provides loans, grants, policy advice, and technical assistance to member governments in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on infrastructure, climate resilience, health, education, and governance. Its mandate is to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development and regional integration. The bank is owned by its member governments and funds operations through paid-in capital and market borrowings. It adheres to environmental and social safeguards and collaborates with governments, other international financial institutions, and partners to implement large-scale projects.