Independence Glossary

Browse 4 independence terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

4 Independence Terms

Bootstrap: Bootstrap in technology has two primary meanings, both rooted in the idea of starting from nothing. In startup culture, bootstrapping means building a company...
Bootstrapped: Built and grown primarily without outside institutional investment, usually through founder capital and customer revenue. Bootstrapped companies often trade...
Code Wolf: A solitary developer who prefers hunting problems alone rather than working closely with the group. In engineering slang, code wolf can be admired for...
Solo Flight: Handling a task or system alone without much immediate support. In engineering slang, solo flights can build confidence or expose dangerous knowledge...