lähtötapahtuman

Lähtötapahtuma is a Finnish noun meaning the event that starts or initiates a process, sequence, or activity. It denotes the initial trigger that sets subsequent actions in motion. The word is a compound of lähtö (start, departure) and tapahtuma (event). In grammar, the form shown here appears as the genitive näkökohta, lähtötapahtuman, when indicating possession or relation within a sentence; the base noun is lähtötapahtuma and the plural is lähtötapahtumat.

In software and information technology, lähtötapahtuma refers to the event that begins a workflow, pipeline, or automation. Examples include a user action, arrival of a data file, a timer firing, or an external signal that starts a sequence of programmed tasks. It is commonly used in discussions of event-driven architectures, job scheduling, and integration patterns, where identifying the appropriate lähtötapahtuma is essential for correct execution order and dependencies.

In project management and product development, the term can describe the kickoff or launch moment that marks the formal start of a project or product release. The lähtötapahtuma in this sense often involves initial planning, stakeholder alignment, objectives, and the setup of early activities.

Etymology and usage notes: lähtötapahtuma is typical of Finnish technical language, combining two common words into a single concept. In everyday language, other words such as aloitus, käynnistys, or käynnistymisen tapahtuma may be used depending on context. The exact meaning of lähtötapahtuma is thus context-dependent, centering on the initiating event of a larger process.