What does 'Baked-in' mean? [closed]

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I've come across the phrase multiple times the past month or so, usually when talking about functionality. Is this any different than saying 'built-in', or carry with it any specific connotations?

Answer 1

From dictionary.com:

a. (Computers) to incorporate (a feature) as part of a system or piece of software or hardware while it is still in development: The location-tracking service is baked in the new app. Security features come baked into the operating system.
b. To include as an inseparable or permanent part: Baked into the price of the product is the cost of advertising.

Answer 2

Your assumptions are correct. It pretty much means that you don't have to do anything special to install this functionality. It's built in. Already there.

Other variants are:

• Rolled in
• Built in
• Native