event-triggered processing

[/ɪˈvɛnt ˈtrɪɡərd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/]
noun
processamento acionado por eventos
1. A computing system or method where actions or operations are initiated in response to the occurrence of specific events rather than being executed on a fixed schedule or continuous basis
Event-triggered processing allows the system to respond immediately when a user clicks a button.
O processamento acionado por eventos permite que o sistema responda imediatamente quando um usuário clica em um botão.
2. In software development, a programming paradigm where the execution flow is determined by events such as user interactions, sensor inputs, or system messages
Modern web applications use event-triggered processing to handle user inputs efficiently.
Aplicações web modernas usam processamento acionado por eventos para lidar com entradas do usuário de forma eficiente.
3. In control systems, a method where the system performs operations only when certain predefined conditions or triggers occur
The alarm system uses event-triggered processing to activate only when motion is detected.
O sistema de alarme usa processamento acionado por eventos para ativar apenas quando o movimento é detectado.
This is predominantly technical terminology used in software engineering and computer science fields globally. In Brazil, the tech industry adopts these terms readily, with 'processamento acionado por eventos' being the standard translation in academic and professional contexts. The concept is fundamental to modern programming paradigms and is commonly discussed in Brazilian tech startups and development communities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
event-driven processingevent-based processingreactive processinginterrupt-driven processingtrigger-based processing
Antonyms / Antônimos
batch processingscheduled processingtime-triggered processingperiodic processingcontinuous processing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processamento acionado por eventos
Standard term used in technology and software development contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
processamento disparado por eventos
Alternative using 'disparado' (triggered/fired) is commonly used in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
processamento por eventos
Shortened form often used in informal tech discussions
Portugal
processamento acionado por eventos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is largely standardized

Related Words

event listenerevent handlercallback functionasynchronous processingreal-time processingsystem interruptmessage queuepublish-subscribe

Related Idioms & Phrases

when the event fires
trigger an event
listen for events
event propagation
handle the event
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