From: pehrens@... (Phil Ehrens)
Date: 2002-01-16T02:53:33+09:00
Subject: Re: benefits of callbacks

And event loops are more portable and more robust
than threads.  I wish this were not so, but alas,
it is ;^)
I don't exactly see how callbacks save time, but they certainly
can reduce complexity of code, and are easier to debug than
threads.

Jack Dempsey wrote:
> Ok...the idea made sense before, but I can see how this would really save
> some time in certain situations.
> 
> Thanks!
> Jack
>> > > A callback gives the power of a virtual or late binding function
>> > > to a non OO
>> > > language.
>> > > Subject: benefits of callbacks
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > > A co-worker asked today what they were and why they are so
>> > > useful, and to
>> > > be
>> > > > honest, I struggled in giving a good example. Anyone have a sec
>> > > to spare?