runtimeobservation

noun

UK /ˈrʌn.taɪm ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/

US /ˈrʌn.taɪm ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Watching a computer program while it is running to see what it does.

The teacher used runtime observation to check how the game behaved during play.

SYNONYMS

live monitoring real-time watching dynamic inspection active tracking

RELATED WORDS

debugging profiling logging execution monitoring

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of noticing something happening during a live event.

Her runtime observation of the race helped the coach adjust the plan.

3. A recorded note made while a system is operating.

The engineer's runtime observation showed the machine was getting too hot.

4. Checking a program's behavior without stopping it.

Runtime observation revealed a bug that only appeared after a few minutes.