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self-hosting

self-hosting adjective: of software: capable of generating new versions of itself.

Adjective

self-hosting (not comparable)

  1. Of software: capable of generating new versions of itself.
    • A self-hosting compiler can compile its own source code.

Noun

self-hosting (uncountable)

  1. (Internet) Web hosting on one's own servers, without the use of a third party.
    • I believe self-hosting has several advantages for indie hackers and developers like myself.2024 November 4, Anthony Sidashin, “Self-hosted is awesome”, in Pixeljets

Origin of self-hosting

From self- + hosting.

Questions about self-hosting

What does self-hosting mean?
Self-hosting means of software: capable of generating new versions of itself.
What part of speech is self-hosting?
Self-hosting can be an adjective or a noun.

Words near self-hosting in the dictionary

  1. self-homeomorphism
  2. self-homeomorphisms
  3. self-homicide
  4. self-host
  5. self-hosted
  6. self-hosting
  7. self-hosts
  8. self-hunter
  9. self-hunters
  10. self-ID
  11. self-IDed

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