non-blocking
Continues without pausing
Non-blocking describes operations that don't halt execution while waiting for results.
In computing, a non-blocking call returns immediately, allowing other code to run rather than freezing until the task completes: The non-blocking API lets the app stay responsive during network requests.
The term appears in programming discussions about asynchronous design and concurrent systems.
Not happening together
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
- asyncNot happening together
- awaitRemain expectant for
- concurrentHappening at once
promise · future · thread · I/O · socket · API · polling · queue
Having no barriers
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- passableMinimally sufficient quality
- accessibleAble to be reached
- openNot closed
unimpeded · free-flowing · smooth · unrestricted · navigable · barrier-free · unclogged · permeable
Not closed
- transparentAllowing light through
- receptiveOpen to input
- collaborativeInvolving shared effort
- constructivePromoting positive development
supportive · facilitative · encouraging · accepting · nonjudgmental · approachable · inclusive · empowering
asynchronous
Not happening together
concurrent · promise · future · thread · I/O · socket · API · polling · queue · multithreaded
unobstructed
Having no barriers
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- passableMinimally sufficient quality
- accessibleAble to be reached
open · unimpeded · free-flowing · smooth · unrestricted · navigable · barrier-free · unclogged · permeable · porous
open
Not closed
- transparentAllowing light through
- receptiveOpen to input
- collaborativeInvolving shared effort
constructive · supportive · facilitative · encouraging · accepting · nonjudgmental · approachable · inclusive · empowering · affirming