event-based communication
nounUK /ɪˈvent beɪst kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ɪˈvent beɪst kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
A way of talking where a message is sent only when something special happens.
The game uses event-based communication so the screen updates only when a player scores.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A software design where parts of a program react to events instead of checking constantly.
The app relies on event-based communication to respond instantly to button clicks.
3. A system where sensors or devices send alerts only when a change occurs.
The smart home uses event-based communication to tell the phone when a door opens.
4. A messaging style in which producers emit events and consumers listen for them.
The microservices talk through event-based communication to stay loosely connected.