Sstart

Sstart is a term that appears in varied contexts as a label for the initial point in a process, sequence, or state. It is not a standard term with a single fixed meaning; its interpretation depends on the domain and the conventions of a project or publication. The construction combines the letter S with the word start, sometimes to indicate a secondary or specialized starting point, or simply as an identifier that is distinct from the more common Start.

In computing and software engineering, Sstart commonly appears as an internal symbol, variable name, or function identifier used to designate the initial state or index in data structures, parsers, or state machines. Practitioners usually explain its meaning locally in code comments or design documents. Its usage is not standardized and may vary from project to project.

In data workflows and visualization, Sstart may label the beginning of a time window, a streaming segment, or a data batch in diagrams and dashboards. When documenting algorithms that depend on an initialization step, Sstart is sometimes introduced alongside other workflow markers to emphasize sequencing.

In branding or fiction, Sstart can appear as a product name, project codename, or fictional organization, selected for sonic similarity to “start.”

See also Start, Initialization, State, State machine, Start state.