reactivesoftware
nounUK /riˈæktɪv ˈsɒftweə/
US /riˈæktɪv ˈsɔːftwer/
Software that quickly does something when something else happens.
The game uses reactive software so the character moves as soon as you press a key.
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2. Software built to respond to changes in its environment or user actions.
Reactive software helps the app update the screen the moment new data arrives.
3. A style of programming where the program reacts to streams of events.
The team chose reactive software to handle thousands of messages at once.
4. Software that adjusts automatically when problems or changes occur.
Reactive software can fix small errors on its own without a person helping.