request-reply pattern
nounUK /rɪˈkwest rɪˈplaɪ ˈpætən/
US /rɪˈkwɛst rɪˈplaɪ ˈpætərn/
A way for two computer programs to talk where one asks a question and the other answers it.
The chat app uses a request-reply pattern so your message gets a quick answer from the server.
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2. A messaging style where a sender waits for a response before continuing.
In the request-reply pattern, the client pauses until the server sends back the result.
3. A design where each request is matched to exactly one reply.
The order system follows a request-reply pattern to confirm every purchase.
4. A communication method used in distributed systems to exchange data reliably.
Engineers chose the request-reply pattern to keep the two services in sync.