selectinit

Selectinit is a software term used to refer to an initialization routine that prepares a selection subsystem within a program or library. The function or method bearing the name is typically responsible for creating and configuring the internal state that tracks user or programmatic selections, and for wiring the module into the broader event or input system.

In practice, selectinit may perform tasks such as allocating data structures that store the current selection, initializing default policies (such as single vs multiple selection, inclusive vs exclusive ranges), setting up caches, and registering event handlers or callbacks needed to react to selection changes. It is commonly invoked during startup or when a module containing selection functionality is loaded, though some systems employ lazy or on-demand initialization.

The exact signature and behavior of selectinit vary by project. Some implementations provide a boolean return value indicating success or failure, while others return a handle or context object that is used by subsequent selection operations. When present, selectinit is typically idempotent, allowing multiple calls without duplicating resources.

Origin and usage: The name is formed from the words select and init and is used in many codebases to describe a dedicated bootstrap routine for the selection feature. While not universal, it is a conventional naming pattern in libraries that encapsulate interactive or programmable selection behavior.

See also: initialization, init, select, selection subsystem.