Event (computing)
EVENT IN THE CONTEXT OF COMPUTING
Event listener; Event handler; Mouse click; Event model; Event handling; Event handlers; Keystrokes; Event object; Event Listner; Event listner; Event notification; Click (mouse); Keypresses; Keypress; Listener (computing); Key press; Event (programming); Keyboard event; Mouse event; Keystroke event; Touchscreen event; User-generated event
In programming and software design, an event is an action or occurrence recognized by software, often originating asynchronously from the external environment, that may be handled by the software. Computer events can be generated or triggered by the system, by the user, or in other ways.