zygote
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A system process that loads code before apps start to make them open faster
- noun
- /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/
- Specialized
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proceso zygote
- During startup, the zygote efficiently preloads resources to optimize application performance.
Examples
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In Android development, the zygote is crucial for reducing memory usage and speeding up app launches.
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Zygote.
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However, as a mere zygote economist, I asked myself, "Why don't we just index the minimum wage to inflation?"
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The zygote initializes several libraries for the application before launching new processes.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Zygote in computing also comes from the Greek zygon, 'yoke' or 'to join', because the program loads shared parts once and then makes copies for new apps. That's why a computing zygote acts as one 'joined' base that starts many app processes.
