responsiveprogramming
nounUK /rɪˈspɒnsɪv ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
A way of making computer programs that quickly change when people or things around them change.
The game uses responsive programming so it reacts right away when you press a button.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A coding style where the program listens for events and responds to them as they happen.
With responsive programming, the app updates the screen the moment new data arrives.
3. Designing software so it adjusts its behavior to fit different devices or user needs.
Responsive programming helps the website look good on both phones and laptops.
4. Writing code that reacts to changes in data automatically instead of waiting to be told.
The dashboard uses responsive programming to refresh its charts whenever the numbers change.