reactiveprogram
nounUK /riˈæk.tɪv ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
US /riˈæk.tɪv ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
A reactive program is a computer program that quickly does something when something else happens.
The game uses a reactive program that moves the character as soon as you press a key.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program built with reactive programming tools that automatically updates when its data changes.
The weather app is a reactive program, so the temperature on screen changes the moment new data arrives.
3. Software designed to respond to user actions or outside signals rather than following a fixed script.
A smart thermostat runs a reactive program that turns the heat on when the room gets cold.
4. A system that reacts to events in real time, often used in robots and games.
The robot's reactive program makes it back away whenever its sensor detects a wall.