Callbacks Glossary

Browse 3 callbacks terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Callbacks Terms

Callback Function
A function intended to be called by another piece of code after a task completes or an event occurs, often with data about the outcome. The phrase emphasizes...
Callback Pattern
A programming style in which functions or components accept callbacks to continue work or handle results once an operation completes. The callback pattern was...
Higher-Order Function
A function that takes one or more functions as arguments, returns a function, or both. The foundation of functional programming patterns like map, filter,...

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