DispatchTabellen
DispatchTabellen (dispatch tables) are data structures used to map input codes to handlers, enabling fast and deterministic dispatch of actions in software systems. They provide a means to decouple input interpretation from the execution of corresponding logic, improving modularity and performance in many event-driven contexts.
They are typically implemented as arrays for dense, compact code sets or as hash maps for sparse
Common applications include command parsers, protocol or message dispatchers, event routers in GUI frameworks, interpreters and
Advantages of using dispatch tables include constant-time lookups, straightforward extension by adding new entries, and good
Relation to related concepts includes similarities to vtables, jump tables, and patterns such as the command