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Needs nothing, asks nothing, runs alone — the houseplant of products that survives neglect.
means Something that works independently, without requiring other systems, software, or support to function.
from Coined in 1960s computing for machines that ran without a connection to a larger mainframe, then spread to anything self-sufficient.
Tech rootsFirst described computers needing no host system.
Hyphen dramaOften written stand-alone, the hyphen optional and contested.
Film cousinA standalone movie needs no sequel to make sense.