initializer
n.n. a piece of code that sets the starting value for a variable or object when it is first created.
n. a statement or expression that assigns an initial value to a data object or variable at the moment of its creation.
The programmer forgot to set an initializer for the new variable.
If you do not provide an explicit initializer, the compiler may assign a default value like zero or null to the variable.
Modern programming languages often allow complex initializers that execute logic to ensure an object is in a valid state immediately upon instantiation.
Usage
Commonly used in the context of object-oriented programming and variable declaration.
Last updated July 22, 2026