Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quine
Noun
kwīn
Definition
A quine is a non-empty self-replicating program that produces a copy of its own source code as its only output.
Examples
- In programming classes, students often challenge each other to write the best quine.
- Quines are interesting exercises in creativity and logic for software developers.
Meaning
In computing, a quine is a specific type of computer program that, when executed, outputs its own source code without any input.
Synonyms
- Self-replicating program
