"inversion of control" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} inversion of control (uncountable)
  1. (software architecture) Abstract principle describing an aspect of some software architecture designs in which the flow of control of a system is inverted in comparison to the traditional architecture, getting the flow of control from a generic code part. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Programming, Software engineering Synonyms: IoC Hyponyms: dependency injection, template method pattern Translations (abstract principle describing an aspect of some software architecture designs): obrácení řízení [neuter] (Czech), inversion de contrôle [feminine] (French), Inversion of Control [feminine] (German), Steuerungsumkehrung [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-inversion_of_control-en-noun-1m5hjv2f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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