call-driven processing

noun

UK /kɔːl ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /kɔl ˈdrɪvən ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/

A way of doing work only when someone asks for it.

The help desk uses call-driven processing, so staff only respond when a customer calls.

SYNONYMS

request-based processing on-demand processing event-driven processing trigger-based processing

RELATED WORDS

callback queue workflow dispatch asynchronous

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computing model where tasks start when a function or procedure is invoked.

The server relies on call-driven processing to handle each incoming request.

3. A customer service approach where actions are taken only after a customer makes contact.

Call-driven processing reduced idle time but increased wait times during peak hours.

4. A system design where external calls trigger the next step in a process.

In call-driven processing, the database notifies the application when data changes.