OnLifetime

OnLifetime is a term that appears in various domains to denote concepts, events, or data associated with the entire lifespan of an entity, object, or system. It does not refer to a single universal concept, but rather to lifecycle-related ideas that are context dependent.

In computing and software development, OnLifetime commonly describes a lifecycle-related hook, callback, or event that is triggered by the complete span of an object or component’s existence. Such hooks may be called when an entity is created, becomes active, and is finally disposed of or destroyed. Implementations and naming conventions for onLifetime vary across programming languages and frameworks, and is often used to manage resource allocation, initialization order, and cleanup procedures.

In product analytics and customer management, OnLifetime may be used in discussions of metrics that aggregate activity or value over the entire duration of a customer’s relationship with a product or service. This can include notions related to customer lifetime value, long-term engagement, or cumulative behavior, with OnLifetime framing used to emphasize the long-range perspective.

In documentation and design discussions, OnLifetime can function as a descriptive label for features or behaviors that apply to the entire lifespan of an object, rather than to individual states or moments in time. The precise meaning is highly dependent on the domain and the surrounding terminology.

Etymology and usage vary, and OnLifetime is not a standardized term with a single definition. It is best understood by examining the specific context, framework, or domain where it appears.

See also: lifetime, lifecycle, lifecycle event, callback, hook, customer lifetime value.