triggerEnabled

Triggerenabled is a software design term referring to a boolean flag that indicates whether event triggers are active within a system. It may appear as a code variable named triggerEnabled or as a configuration key such as triggerenabled in a YAML or JSON file. When enabled, configured triggers—such as database triggers, application event handlers, or automation workflows—are allowed to fire in response to their conditions. When disabled, triggers are suppressed or deferred, allowing system maintenance, debugging, or testing without triggering side effects.

In relational databases, triggers can be toggled on or off by administrative commands; in applications, a global flag can guard the dispatch of events or the execution of callback logic. Runtime toggling is possible in some systems, though it requires careful handling to avoid inconsistent state, especially if triggers are nested or have side effects. Clear documentation and predictable behavior are important so developers understand when triggers will run and when they will not.

Implementation considerations include ensuring thread-safety and persistence of the enabled state, providing a sensible default, and maintaining audit logs of when triggers are enabled or disabled. Disabling triggers can affect data integrity if related processes rely on trigger-driven actions. Teams should consider impact on idempotency, transactional boundaries, and event ordering when introducing or altering a triggerenabled flag.

See also: triggers, feature toggle, event-driven architecture, workflow automation.