17. Event-Driven Programming

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do we call the action that triggers a response in event-driven programming?

   Hint

   Think of what happens when you click something.

2. 2.

   What is the role of an event handler?

   Hint

   It tells the program what to do when an event occurs.

3. 3.

   What does an event handler do in EDP?

   • Generates events
   • Processes events
   • An event source

   Hint

   Think about what happens when an action occurs.

4. 4.

   True or False: The event loop continuously runs and waits for events to process.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider its role in program responsiveness.

5. 5.

   Design a basic event-driven program that simulates a digital clock that updates every second. Discuss its components: events, handlers, and the loop.

   Hint

   Consider how the program should react to the event of time passing.

6. 6.

   Create a detailed plan for handling user inputs on a web form using event-driven programming. What are the key components you'd include?

   Hint

   Think about each step from filling out to submitting the form.