Bootstrapping

In short

Extracting zero-coupon rates and discount factors from quoted par yields, solving date by date so each solved factor unlocks the next. The step between a quoted curve and a usable one.

Where Bootstrapping is explained in depth

The definition above is the short version. These pages put it to work, in the order they use it most:

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