bootprogramming
nounUK /ˈbuːt prəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈbuːt proʊɡræmɪŋ/
Bootprogramming is writing the first little bit of code that wakes up a computer when you turn it on.
The engineer spent the morning bootprogramming the new robot so it would start up correctly.
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2. The process of teaching a beginner the very basics of programming from scratch.
Her bootprogramming class covered variables and loops in the first week.
3. Writing code that prepares a device or program to run its main tasks.
Bootprogramming the game console meant setting up memory and checking the screen.
4. A short intensive training session in computer programming.
The weekend bootprogramming workshop helped him build his first app.