event-based processing
nounUK /ɪˈvent beɪst ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
US /ɪˈvent beɪst ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/
A way a computer reacts to things that happen, like a doorbell making it wake up.
The game uses event-based processing so it only moves the character when you press a key.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A programming style where the flow of the program is decided by events such as clicks or messages.
Event-based processing keeps the app responsive while it waits for user input.
3. A data-handling method that acts on each incoming event as it arrives rather than in batches.
The sensor network relies on event-based processing to react to alarms instantly.
4. A system design where components communicate by producing and consuming events.
Their microservices use event-based processing to stay loosely coupled.