Elágaztatás

Elágaztatás is a Hungarian term that translates to "branching" or "divergence" in English. It is a concept used in various fields, most notably in programming and in the context of conditional logic.

In computer programming, elágaztatás refers to the execution of different code paths based on certain conditions. This is typically achieved using control flow statements such as if-else statements, switch statements, or conditional operators. These constructs allow a program to make decisions and alter its behavior dynamically, leading to a more flexible and responsive application. For example, an elágaztatás might be used to check if a user is logged in before displaying certain content, or to process different types of input data in distinct ways.

Beyond programming, elágaztatás can describe any situation where a path or process splits into multiple possibilities. This could be a physical branching, like a fork in a road, or a metaphorical branching of ideas or strategies. The core idea remains the separation into distinct and often mutually exclusive options, where the choice of one path precludes others. The term emphasizes the act of choosing or following one of these diverging routes.