non-waitingcode

noun

UK /nɒnˈweɪtɪŋ kəʊd/

US /nɑːnˈweɪtɪŋ koʊd/

Code that runs right away without making anyone wait.

The game used non-waitingcode so the screen never froze.

SYNONYMS

instant code quick-run code no-wait code immediate code

RELATED WORDS

asynchronous code callback event loop thread latency

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of programming where tasks start at once and do not block other work.

She wrote non-waitingcode to keep the app responsive.

3. Instructions that skip pauses and finish as fast as possible.

The robot's non-waitingcode let it react to the ball instantly.

4. Software designed so users never see a loading spinner.

Thanks to non-waitingcode, the page loaded with no delay.