What term is used to support a program or system?

And I do not mean skynet . I mean a compiler application that is used to compile, a VCS that tracks its own source code, etc.

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The general term, especially for compilers, is "on its own ."

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  • Bootstrap: indicates that the compiler for the new language is mature enough to compile itself. Commonly used as a milestone.
  • Dogfooding: , , / , . .
  • Self-hosting: , . , , . .
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dogfooding - , , .

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In the context of entire programming systems: Self-Sustaining System (S3) or Self-Supporting System.

But for the context that you are describing (VCS, compiler), the term self-hosting is usually used.

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Maybe reflective?

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Self-Aware, Self-Programming ...

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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/1743873/


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