Stage a computer program undergoes
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A program lifecycle phase is a distinct period of time that is relevant to the operation of a computer program as it transitions from development to execution. Any distinct period in a program's life cycle in which the operational state of the program changes can be identified as a time. For example, compile time is when a program is compiled and link time is when a program is linked. Also, phases can often be divided into component phases. For example, build time might be divided into compile and link times, compile time into parse and code-generation times, and run time into initialization and normal-operation times.