main loop
<programming> The top-level control flow construct in an input- or
event-driven program, the one which receives and acts or dispatches on the
program's input events.
See also driver.
[Jargon File]
(2004-03-12)
Nearby terms:
Main Distribution Frame « mainframe « mainframe
programmer/analyst « main loop » main memory
» MAINSAIL » maintainer
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