initializer
First-run configuration code
An initializer is something that sets up an initial state.
In programming, it's code that assigns starting values to variables or prepares an object for use: The class constructor serves as the initializer.
In hardware contexts, an initializer configures a device or system when it first powers on.
One who assembles
- instantiationConcrete realization of abstraction
- bootstrappingSelf-starting without external input
- declarationFormal public announcement
- parameterBoundary-setting factor
argument · method · function · subroutine · procedure · implementation · invocation · allocation
Allocated work or duty
- declarationFormal public announcement
- datatypeVariable's value category
- valueImportance or price
- defaultPreset standard option
constant · scope · reference · pointer · array · struct · null · zero
Risky new undertaking
- launchSet into motion
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
funding · bootstrap · pitch · founder · entrepreneur · innovation · pivot · scale
Foundational preparation for something
- primingMaking ready beforehand
- readinessState of being prepared
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
- briefingConcise information session
calibration · preconditioning · warmup · staging · sequencing · preflight · preload · preliminary
Formal event marking occasions
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
sacrament · induction · investiture · blessing · dedication · commissioning · oath · vow
constructor
One who assembles
- instantiationConcrete realization of abstraction
- bootstrappingSelf-starting without external input
- declarationFormal public announcement
parameter · argument · method · function · subroutine · procedure · implementation · invocation · allocation · default
assignment
Allocated work or duty
- declarationFormal public announcement
- datatypeVariable's value category
- valueImportance or price
default · constant · scope · reference · pointer · array · struct · null · zero · literal
venture
Risky new undertaking
- launchSet into motion
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
seed · funding · bootstrap · pitch · founder · entrepreneur · innovation · pivot · scale · ecosystem
groundwork
Foundational preparation for something
- primingMaking ready beforehand
- readinessState of being prepared
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
briefing · calibration · preconditioning · warmup · staging · sequencing · preflight · preload · preliminary · precursor
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
ordination · sacrament · induction · investiture · blessing · dedication · commissioning · oath · vow · threshold
initializerdestructor
Furnace for burning refuse
finalizer · terminator · teardown · disposer · garbage collector
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