lazy load

The capability in a run-time environment to load a code segment to memory. By lazily loading a code segment, the run-time environment minimizes start-up time and conserves memory resources. For example, BIRT Report Engine builds a registry at startup that contains the list of available plug-ins, then loads a plug-in only if the processing requires it.

Related terms

Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) Report Engine, plug-in, run time

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