callback

Meanings

• noun

  a function or subroutine that can be called and executed from another part of a program.

  - "The callback function is invoked when an event occurs."
  - "The API uses callbacks to communicate with the client."

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Synonyms

running gag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with callback
call , fall , mall , pall , stall

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Variants

List of all variants of callback that leads to same result
callback , callbacks

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Etymology

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derived from the verb 'call back'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'callback' was first used in the early days of UNIX programming.

2. Callbacks are an essential part of event-driven programming and are widely used in modern applications such as web browsers and mobile apps.

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Related Concepts

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1. API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules and protocols for building software applications.

2. Event-driven programming: A programming paradigm where the flow of the program is determined by events such as user actions or system events.

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Culture

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Callback is a common concept in computer programming and is widely used in various applications such as APIs, event-driven programming, and web development.

How to Memorize "callback"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a function that is passed as an argument to another function and is executed when a specific event occurs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'callback' with the idea of a function that is called from another part of a program.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Call Back Home' to remember that a callback is a function that is called back to the originating code.

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