event-based program

[/ɪˈvɛnt beɪst ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: event-based programs
programa baseado em eventos
1. A computer program designed to respond to and process events triggered by user interactions, system messages, or other occurrences rather than following a linear execution sequence
The GUI application is an event-based program that responds to mouse clicks and keyboard inputs.
O aplicativo de GUI é um programa baseado em eventos que responde a cliques do mouse e entradas de teclado.
2. Software architecture where the flow of execution is determined by events such as user actions, sensor outputs, or messages from other programs
Modern web applications often use event-based program architecture to handle asynchronous operations efficiently.
As aplicações web modernas frequentemente usam arquitetura de programa baseado em eventos para manipular operações assíncronas eficientemente.
This is specialized technical jargon used primarily in software development and computer science education. In both Brazil and the USA, the term is used identically in professional and academic contexts. The concept is fundamental to modern UI/UX programming, web development, and real-time systems, making it essential vocabulary for software engineers and developers across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
event-driven programevent-responsive applicationevent-handling programreactive program
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential programlinear programprocedural programbatch program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa baseado em eventos
Standard technical terminology used in computing education and professional contexts
São Paulo
programa orientado a eventos
Alternative phrasing commonly used in tech companies and software development sectors
Portugal
programa baseado em eventos
Same terminology as Brazil; widely used in Portuguese tech communities
USA
event-based program / event-driven program
Both terms are used interchangeably in English-speaking tech industry

Related Words

event handlerevent listenercallback functionasynchronous programminguser interfacemessage queueevent loopreal-time system

Related Idioms & Phrases

event-driven architecture
listening for events
firing an event
event propagation
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