17.3 - The Event Loop
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Practice Questions
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What does the event loop do?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps a program interactive.
Can you name an event that might trigger the event loop?
💡 Hint: Consider user interactions.
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What is the main role of the event loop in event-driven programming?
💡 Hint: Consider what keeps applications interactive.
True or False: The event loop can block all events if one event handler takes too long to execute.
💡 Hint: Recall how responsiveness is affected.
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Imagine you are developing a game where a character can jump and shoot. Describe how the event loop would handle these actions efficiently without causing lag.
💡 Hint: Consider how to keep actions instantaneous and fluid.
Discuss potential strategies for improving the performance of event handlers in a web application.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing responsiveness and processing needs.
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