May 5, 2009 · A callback function, also known as a higher-order function, is a function that is passed to another function as a parameter, and the callback function is called (or executed) …

Mar 7, 2012 · 99 How to explain callbacks in plain English? In plain English, a callback function is like a Worker who "calls back" to his Manager when he has completed a Task. How are they …

Aug 12, 2009 · A callback is a hook into the code that is executing to allow you to provide customised features at known points in the process. It allows for generalised control structures …

Jan 26, 2010 · A callback can be implemented as a delegate to a method, but you could equally say that passing an object that supports a callback method on its interface is a callback.

Apr 28, 2014 · The callback URL is like that return envelope. You are basically saying, "I am sending you this data; once you are done with it, I am listening on this callback URL waiting …

Sep 27, 2008 · A callback in C is a function that is provided to another function to "call back to" at some point when the other function is doing its task. There are two ways that a callback is …

Passing a callback includes creating a separate object in pretty much any OO language, so it can hardly be considered overkill. What you probably mean is that in Java, it requires you to create …

Nov 29, 2013 · The reason to do this is so that you don't need to store the reference to the function when unbinding an event callback. jQuery handles that internally. Set this of the …

A callback is a function provided by the consumer of an API that the API can then turn around and invoke (calling you back). If I setup a Dr.'s appointment, I can give them my phone number, so …

Jan 5, 2012 · Possible Duplicate: What is a callback function? I have read the wikipedia definition of a callback but I still didn't get it. Can anyone explain me what a callback is, especially the …