laufzeitabhängig

laufzeitabhängig is a German term that translates to "runtime-dependent" or "time-dependent" in English. It is used in various fields, particularly in computer science and engineering, to describe phenomena, processes, or properties that change or are influenced by the duration of their execution or existence.

In computer programming, runtime-dependent behavior refers to actions or results that are determined during the execution of a program rather than at compile time. This can include variable values that change as a program runs, conditional logic that alters the program's flow based on current conditions, or memory allocation that occurs dynamically. Dynamic typing in programming languages is a classic example of runtime dependency, where the type of a variable is determined only when the program is running.

In engineering and physics, runtime-dependent phenomena often relate to the evolution of a system over time. This could be the decay of a radioactive substance, the stress on a material under prolonged load, or the temperature distribution in an object as it heats up or cools down. Mathematical models that describe these processes are often differential equations, which explicitly account for the time variable.

The concept of runtime dependency highlights the dynamic nature of many systems. Understanding this dependency is crucial for accurate modeling, efficient resource management, and predictable system behavior. It emphasizes that the state or outcome of a process is not static but can evolve significantly over its operational lifespan.