Selfresolve

Selfresolve is a term used in computing to describe the capability of a component, process, or system to determine the location, identity, or reference of resources it needs without relying on external resolvers. The precise meaning varies by context, but generally it involves some form of self-contained resolution of endpoints, dependencies, or names.

In software engineering, self-resolution often refers to a pattern where an application's components locate and bind their dependencies at runtime using internal configuration, metadata, or a built-in registry. This can be achieved through convention-based wiring, reflection, or a local service locator, reducing the need to consult an external directory or container at startup.

In networking and systems that aim for zero-configuration operation, self-resolution describes devices deciding their own network endpoints or service addresses, for example by consulting a local hosts file, interfaces, or mDNS (multicast DNS) advertisement. This allows operation without manual configuration.

Implementation considerations: self-resolution can improve autonomy and simplify initial setup, but it may increase coupling to internal data, hinder observability, complicate testing, and raise security concerns if the resolution data can be manipulated.

See also: zero-configuration networking, service discovery, dependency injection, reflection, local registry, manifest. Note that selfresolve is not a single standardized term and may have different nuances depending on the domain and context.