cinvoke

cinvoke is a term that can refer to several different concepts, primarily within the realm of programming and software development. One common usage of cinvoke is as a hypothetical or actual function name used in examples to demonstrate calling a function. It often stands for "C invoke" or "call invoke," suggesting a mechanism for invoking functions, especially those written in the C programming language from other environments. This could involve dynamic linking, foreign function interfaces (FFI), or specific inter-process communication (IPC) methods.

In some contexts, cinvoke might be associated with specific libraries or frameworks that facilitate inter-language communication. For instance, a scripting language might provide a cinvoke mechanism to call C functions directly, enabling developers to leverage existing C libraries or write performance-critical code in C. The exact implementation details of cinvoke would depend heavily on the surrounding technology. It is not a standardized keyword or a universally recognized programming construct across all languages. Its meaning is derived from its usage within a particular system or documentation.