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Event loop

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busy loopnoun(programming) A loop that actively consumes CPU cycles while waiting for an event.
event-driven programmingnoun(programming, paradigm) A programming paradigm where the flow of the program is determined by events.
event handlernoun(computing) A method or subroutine that handles an event.
loopnounA length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
eventingnounAn equestrian event which comprises dressage, cross-country, and showjumping; a similar event using motor cars
eventnounAn occurrence; something that happens.
event-based programmingnoun(programming, paradigm) Synonym of event-driven programming.
listenernounSomeone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.
while loopnoun(programming) A section of computer code in which an instruction or group of instructions is repeated only while a certain condition continues to be met.
do loopnoun(computing) A section of computer code in which an instruction or group of instructions is executed repeatedly depending on the value of a Boolean condition.
overloopnoun(computing) An outer loop; A loop that contains an inner loop.
control structurenoun(programming) A structure used to direct the flow of execution of a program.
handlernoun(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
iterationnoun(computing) The use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop.
hyperloopnounA theoretical high-speed transportation system, proposed by Elon Musk, in which pressurized capsules ride on an air cushion driven by linear induction motors and air compressors through reduced-pressure tubes.
tight loopnoun(programming) A loop which contains few instructions and iterates many times.
for loopnoun(programming) A section of code in which an instruction or group of instructions is executed a specific number of times depending on the value of a loop counter.
foreach loopnoun(programming) A section of code similar to a for loop, but repeating a series of instructions for every item in a collection.
exceptionnounThe act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
dispatchnounA message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, government official, military officer, etc.

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