eventfor

Eventfor is a term that appears in some documentation and discussions about event-driven systems. It is not a formal standard, and its meaning can vary by context. Generally, eventfor refers to the specific event that an action, handler, or component is associated with. In this sense, it acts as an identifier or label used to distinguish one event from another within a system that relies on asynchronous messaging or callbacks.

In practice, eventfor is often used as a parameter, field, or annotation that specifies the event name or type to which a piece of logic should respond. For example, in a hypothetical API, a handler might be registered with an eventfor value such as "user_registered" to indicate it should run when that event occurs. In data schemas, eventfor can appear as a link or constraint that ties a consumer to the source event.

Interpretations vary: as a noun, eventfor names the target event; as a verb, to eventfor would mean to assign a handler to that event. Some developers prefer clearer terminology such as event type, event name, or event label, and may avoid using eventfor to prevent ambiguity.

Relation to other concepts: eventfor is related to the publisher/subscriber pattern, event routing, and event types. It is sometimes discussed alongside event names, topics, or channels in messaging systems.

History and usage notes: The term is largely informal and appears primarily in niche or experimental contexts. No formal specification governs its use, and mainstream frameworks rarely standardize on "eventfor" as a keyword or API parameter. See also: Event-driven programming; Event type; Event name; Publisher-subscriber pattern; Callback.