bootstrapping

• Processus en informatique par lequel un système démarre et charge son système d'exploitation ou son logiciel, souvent à partir d'un état initial minimal. Par extension, désigne aussi une méthode de développement ou d'évolution où l'on part de ressources très limitées pour construire progressivement un système plus complet.

A process in computing where a system loads and starts its operating system or software, often from a minimal initial state.

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1. Self-starting processB2formal

   The process of starting or developing something using only one's own resources, without external help.

   Autonomie de démarrage

   • The company succeeded through bootstrapping, without any venture capital.
   • Bootstrapping is common among early-stage startups.
   • He built his business by bootstrapping, reinvesting all profits.

   Synonymesself-helpself-relianceself-sufficiency

2. Computing startupB2formalIT

   The process of loading the basic software into a computer's memory after it is turned on, enabling it to start.

   Amorçage

   • The bootstrapping process initializes the operating system.
   • A small program handles the bootstrapping of the computer.
   • Bootstrapping is the first step when you power on a device.

   Synonymesbootinitializationstartup

• Verbe signifiant lancer ou créer un processus, un système ou une entreprise avec un minimum de ressources, souvent par ses propres moyens. En informatique, il désigne le chargement d'un système en mémoire à partir d'un état initial minimal.

A verb meaning to start or establish a process, system, or business using minimal resources, often by relying on one's own efforts. In computing, it refers to loading a system into memory from a minimal initial state.

1. Improve oneself through effortB2informal

   To improve one's situation or achieve success through one's own efforts, often starting with minimal resources.

   s'en sortir par ses propres moyens

   • He bootstrapped his small business into a successful company.
   • She bootstrapped her way through college by working multiple jobs.
   • They bootstrapped the project with no outside funding.

   Synonymesget ahead

2. Start a process without external helpB2informal

   To initiate or develop something using only available resources, without external assistance.

   Amorcer sans aide extérieure

   • The startup bootstrapped its first product using personal savings.
   • He bootstrapped the software development with open-source tools.
   • They bootstrapped the entire campaign from scratch.