Implementing Stateful Callback Functions in Python

Problem In many programming scenarios, you need to work with callback functions—such as event handlers or completion callbacks for asynchronous tasks. However, sometimes the callback needs access to additional state information during its execution, which isn't passed through the standard callback signature. Basic Implementation Consider a simp ...

Posted on Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0000 by phparmy

Understanding the Deferred Module in Zepto

The Deferred module is not a core requirement, but it is essential for implementing promise-based functionality in the ajax module. The Deferred module also utilzies the Callbacks module, which was covered in a previous article. Source Code Version This article references the source code from Zepto version 1.2.0. Promise/A+ Specification The Pr ...

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:15 +0000 by jucedupp

Function Pointers and Callback Mechanisms in C

Function Pointers A funtcion pointer stores the memory address of the entry point of a function. This allows functions to be passed as arguments or stored in data structures for dynamic execution. int multiply(int a, int b) { return a * b; } int main() { // Declaration: return_type (*pointer_name)(parameter_types) int (*op_ptr)(int ...

Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:43:58 +0000 by dscuber9000

Five Asynchronous Programming Solutions in JavaScript

1. Callbacks Callbacks involve passing a function as an argument to another function. They were one of the earliest and most commonly used methods for handling asynchronous operations in JavaScript. Callbacks are not inherently asynchronous; they are simply a pattern for deferred execution. Example: function delayedTask(callback) { setTimeout ...

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2026 11:11:42 +0000 by smarlowe