Andrew Francis wrote: > Simple definition: In a synchronous call, the caller blocks until a result is > ready. Upon return the next statement is executed (barring something like an > exception). In an asynchronous call, the caller does not wait for a result > and continues.
Just a thought on terminology: in the syncrhonous situation, A calls B; in async, A initiates (or triggers) B. The intent here is to remove any connotation that A might wait for a response. In line with this, B isn't a function or method, it's a task, unit of work, process, ... For what it may be worth... -- Don Dwiggins Advanced Publishing Technology _______________________________________________ Twisted-Python mailing list Twisted-Python@twistedmatrix.com http://twistedmatrix.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/twisted-python
